In Savannah in 1845

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Date of Game 1845
Location Savannah, GA, United States
NY Rules Doubtful
Description

The Savannah Republican, April 19, 1845, p. 3, reports on city council proceedings, with one alderman proposing:

"The the Marshall be required to place on the Identification Docket, all persons whom he shall find engaged in [throwing up fireballs], or playing base ball in the squares and streets of the city, to the inconvenience of the citizens."

Sources

The Savannah Republican, April 19, 1845

Comment

First mention of base ball in Savannah, GA.

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Found by Bruce Allardice
Entered by Bruce Allardice



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