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December 20, 1856
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, December. 20, 1856.
* Baseball
* Chess
As noted in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage", this is a volume 1 issue of a very early sporting publication. Near the back of the issue is a report headed: "Base Ball, Cricket, and Skating". This is quite an early/unique report for baseball, as any baseball reports before the Civil War are very uncommon. Additionally, a subhead reads: "Excelsior Base Ball Club" and includes various details pertaining to the South Brooklyn club.
This issue also has other sporting reports including boxing (Fistiana), Equestrianism, cricket, chess, & horseracing. Complete in 16 pages, an ornate sports-themed masthead can also be found on the front page.
* Baseball
* Chess
As noted in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage", this is a volume 1 issue of a very early sporting publication. Near the back of the issue is a report headed: "Base Ball, Cricket, and Skating". This is quite an early/unique report for baseball, as any baseball reports before the Civil War are very uncommon. Additionally, a subhead reads: "Excelsior Base Ball Club" and includes various details pertaining to the South Brooklyn club.
This issue also has other sporting reports including boxing (Fistiana), Equestrianism, cricket, chess, & horseracing. Complete in 16 pages, an ornate sports-themed masthead can also be found on the front page.
Category: Pre-Civil War
