Early baseball in Mississippi/Club 7
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| Location | Mississippi |
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| Year | 1867 |
| Month | 7 |
| Modern address | Holly Springs MS |
| City | Holly Springs |
| State | MS |
| Found by | Bruce Allardice |
The Memphis Avalanche, July 28, 1867 says a baseball club has been formed in Holly Springs.
Holly Springs MS (pop. about 8000) is about 190 miles N of Jackson and about 45 miles SE of Memphis TN. Established in 1836 in territory previously held by the Chickasaw, the town was a prominent railway junction starting in 1855.
Sources
Memphis Avalanche, July 28, 1867
