Early baseball in North Dakota/Game 4
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| Location | North Dakota |
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| Year | 1877 |
| Month | 7 |
| Date | 4 |
| City | Bismarck |
| State | ND |
| Country | United States |
| Was NY rules baseball | Yes |
| Played by | Locals |
| Team 1 | Merchants |
| Team 2 | County Officers |
| Team 1 Score | 27 |
| Team 2 Score | 2 |
| Found by | Terry Bohn |
The County Officers accused the Merchants of hiring outside professionals as an explanation for the lop-sided score.
Sources
Bismarck (North Dakota) Tribune, July 6, 1877
