In Oak Forest on 4 July 1859

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Date of Game Monday, July 4, 1859
Location Oak Forest, IL, United States
Description

The Chicago Tribune July 6, 1859 reports that Chicago's South Presbyterian Church had a picnic on July 4th at Oak Forest, which included "base ball."

From the context of the article, it appears the picnic was at the modern location of the town of Oak Forest, then known as "Oak Forest" for the stands of oak trees in the vicinity.

Sources

The Chicago Tribune July 6, 1859

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Found by Bruce Allardice
Entered by Bruce Allardice
First in Location Oak Forest, IL



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