In Springfield in May 1860

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Date of Game	May 1860
Game	Town Ball
Location	Springfield, IL, United States
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Description	Abe Lincoln is reported to have been playing "town ball... with a parcel of boys" in Springfield when he was notified of the GOP nomination for president. See the Denver Post, May 30, 1860. Other sources claim Lincoln was watching, not playing, the game at this time.
Sources	Denver Post, My 30, 1860
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Submitted by	Bruce Allardice
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