In Otago in 1872

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Date of Game 1872
Game Base ball
Location Otago, New Zealand
Has Source On Hand No
NY Rules No - Predecessor
Description There was a two-on-two game of "fives" and "base ball" between 2 Otago players and two from Christchurch/Canterbury. Despite it being called "base ball" it is unclear what kind of game was played.
Sources Otago Evening Star, Jan. 2, 1872
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"Fives" is a handball-like game.

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