First Known Use of "Homer" to Reference a Home Run

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Date	Saturday, October 31, 1868
Location	Bronx, NY, United States
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Description	English cricketers vs. Union of Morrisania 10/20/1868: "In the fourth innings the cricketers made five runs on good hits, Willisher hitting clean for a "'homer.'" Note: previously, the earliest usage was believed to be in 1875, per Dickson.
Sources	New York Clipper October 31, 1868.
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Submitted by	Richard Hershberger
Submission Note	19CBB Posting, 2/14/2014

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