In Aurora in 1862

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Date of Game	1862
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Location	Aurora, IL, United States
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Description	The Chicago Tribune, June 21, 1862 reports on an excursion by the Congregational churches of Chicago, to a picnic spot one mile from Aurora, where they played a "game of ball." No details are given, except that it involved running around, wasn't quiotes, and wasn't foot-ball.
Sources	The Chicago Tribune, June 21, 1862
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