Early baseball in Missouri/Club 13
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Latest revision as of 22:48, 8 September 2012
Spread of baseball: Home -> Missouri -> Early baseball in Missouri/Club 13 |
Location | Missouri |
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Year | 1871 |
Modern address | Kansas City MO |
City | Westport, Kansas City |
State | MO |
Nickname | Eagles |
Found by | Bruce Allardice |
The Kansas City Times, April 2, 1871, reported "The opening match game of base ball for the season was played yesterday..." with the KC Antelopes beating the Westport Eagles 61-44.
Westport was annexed by Kansas City in 1897.
Sources
Kansas City Times, April 2, 1871