Club of Jefferson

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Earliest Known Date 1859
Location Jefferson, OH, United States
Description

"Giddings at Bat and Ball--In Jefferson, Ohio, the residence of Hon. J. R. Giddings, the villagers amuse themselves every evening playing ball..."

The article notes the game was 14 a side, and Congressman Giddings, who was 64, wielded a mighty bat.

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See Columbia, TX "The Democrat and Planter," Aug. 10, 1859

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Found by Bruce Allardice
First in Location Jefferson, OH
Entry Origin Sabrpedia

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