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Christmas Baseball in Camp

Salience Noteworthy
Tags Civil War, Military
Location MD
City/State/Country: Sandy Point, MD, United States
Immediacy of Report Contemporary
Age of Players Adult
Holiday Christmas
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The New York Clipper, Jan. 11, 1862, headlined "Christmas in Camp," reports on a game on Christmas Day between the officers of the "1st Regiment, Excelsior Brigade" (70th NY Infantry) at Camp Farnum, Sandy Point, MD. Capt. Mitchell's nine defeated Lt. Dennson's 32-12. A greased pig chase followed.

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The New York Clipper, Jan. 11, 1862

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