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Baseball was invented
Abner Doubleday created the game of baseball in his own backyard. He lived in New York.
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Baseball rules
Alexander Cartwright made the rules of baseball, including three strikes and you're out!
these rules still apply to this day.
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The first game was played
The first official game was played between a team called the Knickerbockers and a team of cricket players.
This was the first game of many.
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The first women baseball team
A women's ball team was formed by students at Vassar College.
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The first curve ball
The first recorded curve ball was thrown by Candy Cummings.
Curve balls are such a famous baseball move that we even still use now.
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The boston red stocking
Another pro team was formed, this time in Boston. They were called the Boston Red Stockings.
This has evolved into one of the greatest teams in the world. the boston red sox.
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The first baseball league was formed
The National League was formed by William Hubert.
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The first african american in baseball
Moses Fleetwood Walker became the first African-American to play professional baseball.
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The world series is created
The first World Series was played between the Pittsburg Pirates and the Boston Pilgrims.
we still have the world series every year.
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Babe ruth makes baseball history
Babe Ruth hit his 500th home run, making baseball history.
He is the greatest baseball player known to man.