1864.55
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Soldiers on leave play ball in Chicago
Salience | Noteworthy |
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Tags | Civil War, MilitaryCivil War, Military |
Location | ILIL |
City/State/Country: | Chicago, IL, United States |
Modern Address | |
Game | Base BallBase Ball |
Immediacy of Report | Contemporary |
Age of Players | AdultAdult |
Holiday | |
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Text | The Chicago Tribune, June 28, 1864 reports that the Turchin Base Ball Club of the 19th Illinois Infantry will play a base ball game this afternoon at the Prairie Cricket grounds, West Madison St., Chicago. "All friends of the Nineteenth, and of this healthy and invigorating game, are expected to attend." Basil Turchin was colonel and commander of the 19th. Some members of the 19th had played for the prewar Excelsiors of Chicago. |
Sources | The Chicago Tribune, June 28, 1864 |
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Submitted by | Bruce Allardice |
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1864.55 Soldiers on leave play ball in Chicago"
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