Early baseball in Georgia/Game 1
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In early 1860, the Olympic Club of Macon GA played a series of intramural games, most apparently while trying to follow Association rules. The Macon Weekly Telegraph recorded five [and another that may be misdated] games in February and March, each with a box score showing modern defensive positions. | In early 1860, the Olympic Club of Macon GA played a series of intramural games, most apparently while trying to follow Association rules. The Macon Weekly Telegraph recorded five [and another that may be misdated] games in February and March, each with a box score showing modern defensive positions. | ||
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However, defection was in the air: | However, defection was in the air: | ||
| - | + | "A number of gentlemen are about to form another base ball club, the game to be played after fashion in the South twenty years ago, when old field schools [school fields, maybe?] were the scenes of trial and activity and rosy cheeked girls were the umpires." Macon Telegraph, March 12, 1860. All seven articles were accessed via subscription search, May 20-21, 2009. Macon GA is in central Georgia, about 80 miles SE of Atlanta. | |
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Latest revision as of 15:27, 23 October 2012
| Spread of baseball: Home -> Georgia -> Early baseball in Georgia/Game 1 |
| Location | Georgia |
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| Year | 1860 |
| Month | 2 |
| Date | 11 |
| City | Macon |
| State | GA |
| Country | US |
| Was NY rules baseball | Likely |
| Played by | Locals |
| Team 1 | Olympic Club side 1 |
| Team 2 | Olympic Club side 2 |
| First in Georgia | Yes |
From Protoball Entry #1860.58 – Many Tackle the New Game in Macon, But a Few Secede
In early 1860, the Olympic Club of Macon GA played a series of intramural games, most apparently while trying to follow Association rules. The Macon Weekly Telegraph recorded five [and another that may be misdated] games in February and March, each with a box score showing modern defensive positions.
However, defection was in the air:
"A number of gentlemen are about to form another base ball club, the game to be played after fashion in the South twenty years ago, when old field schools [school fields, maybe?] were the scenes of trial and activity and rosy cheeked girls were the umpires." Macon Telegraph, March 12, 1860. All seven articles were accessed via subscription search, May 20-21, 2009. Macon GA is in central Georgia, about 80 miles SE of Atlanta.
NOTE -- As of October 2012, we are designating this game as the first played in Georgia.
