Club of Beardstown v Railroad Bridgemen on 4 July 1870

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Date of Game	Thursday, June 30, 1870
Location	Beardstown, IL, United States
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Home Team	Add Club Page Young men of Beardstown
Away Team	Add Club Page Railroad workers
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Innings	9
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Description	The Beardstown Central Illinoian June 30, 1870 reports that the men of the Rock Island railroad employed locally have challenge the young men of Beardstown to a game of baseball. "A game of base ball is something new here." The game is to start at 8 a.m. and ladies are especially invited to attend.
Sources	The Beardstown Central Illinoian June 30, 1870
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Found by	Bruce Allardice
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Entered by	Bruce Allardice
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