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softball was played for the first time thanksgiving day, they played with boxing gloves and boating clubs.
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the first rules were published after it moved to an outdoor sport. This changed the sport by having routine.
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the national college athletic association was formed not only for softball but greatly helped improve many of its leagues
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the game was named softball because it was played by women, before it was named it was called ladies baseball. It changed the game by officially recognizing the sport.
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the amateur softball association of the united states was founded to fund championship games and regulate leagues. The ASA changed the game by funding a lot of things.
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scholarships became available to college players in 1990 this changed the game by allowing girls to apply for scholarships and taking their paying ability to the next level.
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women's fast pitch softball went for the first time to the summer Olympics. This changed the game by bringing softball worldwide recognition.
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the movie itself drew a lot more fans to see softball games, this changed the game by having more spectators,
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the size for slow pitch balls were put In the official rules as 16 inches. This changed the game by changing the pitchers way she pitched as well as the batters stance.
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The soft ball umpire improvement program was created to coordinate and fund everything needed for umpiring. This changed the game by insuring umpires had proper training of understanding the rules.
