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History Of Softball
Annie Titterington |
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Definition
www.atheticsscholarships.net/history-of-softball.htm
Originated in Chicago, Illinois. November 25, 1887 at Fargguat Boat Club. Yale-Harvard Football Game. |
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History of Softball
Annie Titterington |
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Definition
www.atheticsscholarships.net/history-of-softball.htm
After the results were in, Yale had one 18-7. |
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History of Softball
Annie Titterington |
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Definition
www.atheticsscholarships.net/history-of-softball.htm
An excited Yale fan through an old boxing glove when an opposing fan it it with a pole, thus began indoor baseball |
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History of Softball
Annie Titterington |
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Definition
www.atheticsscholarships.net/history-of-softball.htm
George Hanckock, considered the father of modern day softball, yelled, "Let's play ball!" |
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History of Softball
Annie Titterigton |
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Definition
www.atheticsscholarships.net/history-of-softball.htm
They went to the Club's Gymnasium and played ball. They drew bases with chalk. Taped together the bowing glove. Used the pole as a bat and played what was later named indoor baseball |
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History of Softball
Annie Titterington |
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Definition
www.atheticsscholarships.net/history-of-softball.htm
It is thought that if George Hancock had not been so fascinated by the softer ball, Softball would not be living today |
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