First Known Lady Umpire

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Date	Thursday, August 30, 1866
Location	Morrisania, NY, United States
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Description	"The muffs attached to the Union Club of Morrisania and the muffs of the Eagle Club of this city had a very enjoyable match at Morrisania on Thursday last. A lady was chosen to act as umpire, and she acquitted herself in a manner which evinced a thorough knowledge of the game... "The game taken all in all, was one of those soul-loving, mirth-provoking things that go smooth down the stepping stones of life and ease up the business cares of man. A novel and new feature in the game of base-Ball [sic] was the selection of a lady umpire and lady scorers." Unfortunately, these ladies are not named.
Sources	New York Sunday Mercury, September 2, 1866, per 19cbb post by Richard Hershberger, Sep. 5, 2012
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Submitted by	Bob Tholkes
Submission Note	2/22/2015

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