Jacob's Base-ball appeared in print for the first time. By rroysden Period: May 14, 1744 to Jun 15, 2011 Baseball appear print for the first time! Jun 14, 1744 Baseball appeared in print for the first time! Jun 15, 1791 The citizens of pittsfield,Massachusetts pass a law prohibiting the playing of baseball within 80 yds of their new meeting house to prevent the windows from being broken. Jun 15, 1845 Alexander Cartwright establishes the basic rules of the game
