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Baseball Invented
Abner Doubleday is said to have created baseball in Copperstown, New York. This was the begining of what would become a worldly popular event. (www,pbs.org/kenburns/baseball/timeline) -
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History of Baseball
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National League
The creation of the National League formally organized baseball as a buisness. The National League started with teams in Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Hartford, Louisville, New York, Philidelphia, and St. Louis. (www.brainyhistory.com/topics/b/baseball.html) -
1st Pro Baseball Game
In the first pro baseball game the NY Metropolitans beat the Washington National, 4-2 in 5 innings at the Polo grounds in NYC. This sets the initial standard for what proffessional baseball looks like.
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American League Formed
the American League was created from what was klnown as the western league, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states. This created a new kind of competition between the National and American Leagues.
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1st World Series
The 1st World Series was between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the American Pilgrams (Red Sox). This was a very exciting evet fro the public and now one of the most looked forward to event. This is now what baseball is known for.
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Babe Ruth
Babe Ruthe makes his debut pitching for the Red Sox. This was the begining of who is now known as a baseball legend.Often people that do not watch baseball even know who he is.
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Radio Broadcasting
The 1st radio broadcast of baseball was at the KDKA station in pittsburgh. The broadcast was of the Pirates and the Philies. The use of radio broadened baseballs audience and fanbase because everyone could follow it.
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Jakie Mitchell
Jackie Mitchell was the 1st female in pro baseball playing for Chattanooga Lookouts. She struck out both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig at 17 years old. This was nt only big for baseball but also for the women's rights movement.
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Allstar Game
The 1st allstar was held at Cominskey Park in Chicago. The American leagure won 4-2. This game creates a fun competition between the two leagues and very entertaining for the public. -
Jakie Robinson
Jakie Robinson became the 1st black professional baseball player. This was a huge move for baseball and civil rights because an iconic american activity is now accepting blacks.
