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- 1773.3 + (<p>"We present as a growing Evil, th … <p>"We present as a growing Evil, the frequent assembling of Negroes in the Town [Beaufort, SC] on Sundays, and playing games of Trap-ball and Fives, which is not taken proper notice of by Magistrates, Constables, and other Parish Officers."</p></br><p>Tom Altherr, <u>Originals</u>, Volume 2, Number 11 (November 2009), page 1. Tom sees this reference as "possibly the earliest which refers to African Americans, slaves or also possibly a few free blacks, playing a baseball-type game [although it is not clear if it involved any running], and playing frequently. Beaufort SC is about 40 miles NE of Savannah GA, near the coastline.</p>Beaufort SC is about 40 miles NE of Savannah GA, near the coastline.</p>)