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"BASE BALL IN MISSOURI: St. Joseph, Mo, April 7, 1860. Friend Clipper: On Saturday last, a" jovial party" met on the ground near the cemetery, to engage in he healthful and vigorous game of ball; parties were paired off, and the game was one of lively interest to all. After the game was closed, it was decided to form a "Ball Club". . . . On motion of Jos. Tracy, the name of the Club was fixed as the "Franklin Base Ball Club." | "BASE BALL IN MISSOURI: St. Joseph, Mo, April 7, 1860. Friend Clipper: On Saturday last, a" jovial party" met on the ground near the cemetery, to engage in he healthful and vigorous game of ball; parties were paired off, and the game was one of lively interest to all. After the game was closed, it was decided to form a "Ball Club". . . . On motion of Jos. Tracy, the name of the Club was fixed as the "Franklin Base Ball Club." | ||
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St. Joseph (1860 pop. about 8900) is about 50 miles north of Kansas City MO on the Missouri River and the Kansas/MO state line. There is no solid clue here as to whether this team was to follow rules for the New York game. | St. Joseph (1860 pop. about 8900) is about 50 miles north of Kansas City MO on the Missouri River and the Kansas/MO state line. There is no solid clue here as to whether this team was to follow rules for the New York game. | ||
| - | |Sources=New York Clipper (date omitted from scrapbook). Facsimile from the Mears Collection scrapbooks provided by Craig Waff, September 2008. | + | |Sources=New York Clipper (date omitted from scrapbook). Facsimile from the Mears Collection scrapbooks provided by Craig Waff, September 2008. |
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