Olympic Club of Peoria v Olympic Club of Peoria on 17 May 1862

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Date of Game Saturday, May 17, 1862
Location Peoria, IL, United States
Description

According to www.peoriamagazine.com, "the first game in Peoria was played May 17, 1862. It ended in a tie: 39-39." It also says that NY-born banker Benjamin Blossom (b. 1833) brought the game to Central Illinois.

PEORIA (IL) MORNING MAIL, April 4, 1863, p. 4, c. 1
                Base Ball.—The first game of Base Ball since the reorganization of the company, took place yesterday at the grounds between Jefferson & Madison streets, near Wayne.  The ground is in very bad condition and it was very rough, but the boys managed to get much exercise and some amusement out of it. 

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www.peoria magazine.com. Peoria Morning Mail, April 4, 1863.

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