In Crystal Lake in 1859

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Date of Game 1859
Location Crystal Lake, IL, United States
Description

The Chicago Tribune, July 25, 1859, reports that St. John's Church of Chicago will travel by train to Crystal Lake to have a picnic, with "a large party from Woodstock expected." The picnic will feature "the manly games of cricket and base ball."

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The Chicago Tribune, July 25, 1859

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Found by Bruce Allardice
Entered by Bruce Allardice
First in Location Crystal Lake, IL



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