Clipping:An early example of ascribing baseball's popularity to the Civil War
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Date | Saturday, August 12, 1865 |
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Text | During the war, owing to the game being adapted to the army as a means of recreation, when soldiers were off duty, base ball was naturalized in nearly every state in the Union, and thus extended in popularity. It is no wonder that now, when peace reigns supreme, a game made as generally popular during four years of war, should become the prominent recreation of the season, or that thousands should be found gathered together a important ball matches where hundreds formerly congregated. |
Source | New York Clipper |
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Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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