Early baseball in South Dakota/Game 1
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| Location | South Dakota |
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| Year | 1870 |
| Month | 7 |
| City | Sioux City |
| State | SD |
| Country | |
| Modern address | Sioux City IA |
| Was NY rules baseball | Likely |
| Played by | Locals |
| Team 1 | Sioux City White Caps |
| Team 2 | Railroad Club of Cherokee |
| Team 1 Score | 78 |
| Team 2 Score | 41 |
| Found by | Bruce Allardice |
The Yankton Union and Dakotian, July 7, 1870, says the Sioux City White Caps recently beat the Railroad Club of Cherokee, 78-41.
We are uncertain as to the location of this game. There is a Sioux City IA, and a North Sioux City SD (and,for good measure, a South Sioux City NE), but no Sioux City SD. North Sioux City SD has a current population of about 2500.
"Cherokee" does not appear to be the name of a SD location, but there is a Cherokee IA (1870 pop. about 440)and it's about 50 miles NE of all three Sioux Cities.
I know, I am not helping you (so sioux me).
Sources
Yankton Union and Dakotian, July 7, 1870
