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- 1755.4 + (<p>". . . the younger Part of the Fa … <p>". . . the younger Part of the Family, perceiving Papa not inclined to <i>enlarge</i> upon the Matter, retired to an <i>interrupted</i> Party at <i>Base-Ball</i>, (an <i>infant</i> Game, which as it advances in its <i>Teens</i>, improves to <i>Fives</i> [handball], and in its State of <i>Manhood</i>, is called <i>Tennis)</i><i>.</i>"</p></br><p>Kidgell, John, <u>The Card</u> (John Newbery, London, 1755), page 9. This citation was uncovered in 2007 by David Block. He tells the story of the find in Block, David, "The Story of William Bray's Diary," <i>Base Ball,</i> volume , no. 2 (Fall 2007), pp. 9-11.</p> uncovered in 2007 by David Block. He tells the story of the find in Block, David, "The Story of William Bray's Diary," <i>Base Ball,</i> volume , no. 2 (Fall 2007), pp. 9-11.</p>)