In Lawrence in April 1863

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Date of Game	April 1863
Location	Lawrence, KS, United States
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Description	"...in March 1861, the State Journal in Lawrence, Kansas encouraged the organization of baseball teams. “Base ball is the favorite amusement of our young men now. It is a noble exercise, and we sincerely wish the boys would organize two good clubs, practice well for a month, and then have a match game before the citizens of the city. … Who leads in this matter?” Two weeks later, the newspaper wondered, “How about that match game of base ball?” The effort was unsuccessful, but the sport persisted in Lawrence on an informal basis, as reported in April 1863. On “fast day”—a day of fasting and prayer observed primarily in New England*—a “match game of base ball will be made up at the Eldridge House.”"
Sources	Eberle, "Baseball Takes Root in Kansas"
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Found by	Bruce Allardice
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Entered by	Bruce Allardice
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