Early baseball in West Virginia/Game 1

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|Pagetext=A 2006 book evidently indicates that the first base ball game in West Virginia took place in 1866.
|Pagetext=A 2006 book evidently indicates that the first base ball game in West Virginia took place in 1866.
The book is William Akin. West Virginia Baseball: A History (McFarland, 2006).
The book is William Akin. West Virginia Baseball: A History (McFarland, 2006).
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Open Issue:  Can we find any details about this game?
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Spread of baseball: Home -> West Virginia -> Early baseball in West Virginia/Game 1
Location West Virginia
Year 1866
State WV
Country US
Was NY rules baseball Likely
Played by Locals
First in West Virginia Yes

A 2006 book evidently indicates that the first base ball game in West Virginia took place in 1866.

The book is William Akin. West Virginia Baseball: A History (McFarland, 2006).

Open Issue: Can we find any details about this game?


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