In Cedar Lake in 1884

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Date of Game 1884
Location Cedar Lake, IN, United States
Description

In 1882 the Monon RR line connected Chicago to Cedar Lake, which quickly became a resort community for Chicagoans. The Chicago Tribune, Aug. 5, 1884 reports that the "Sons of St. George" had a picnic/outing at Cedar Lake that featured baseball.

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The Chicago Tribune, Aug. 5, 1884

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Found by Bruce Allardice
Entered by Bruce Allardice
First in Location Cedar Lake, IN



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