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. The diary of William W. Heartsill, Confederate soldier (published under the title "1491 Days...") says that in March 1863, while in Camp Butler POW Camp near Springfield, IL, the prisoners played "town-ball."
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Submitted by	Bruce Allardice
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