In Indianapolis Circa 1840

Pre-pro Baseball
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Date of Game	Circa 1840
Game	Town Ball
Location	Indianapolis, IN, United States
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NY Rules	No - Predecessor
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Description	Old Timer John W. Spencer recalled that he played shinny and town ball when at the Marion County Seminary c. 1834-42.
Sources	Indianapolis Journal, Oct. 16, 1885
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Comment	Shinny in Protoball is considered a game akin to field hockey, not baseball. Edit with form to add a comment
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Submitted by	Bruce Allardice
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Players Locality	Local
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