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May 19, 1860
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, NY, May 19, 1860.
* Baseball
* Horse Racing
The front page of this issue features an illustration captioned: "Singleton Preece and the Stranger in the Stables", which actually pertains to the accompanying story: "Dick Diminy or The Life and Adventures of a Jockey".
Page three of this issue includes a small article entitled: "Baseball", as well as the box score for a game between Washington and Privateer.
Another article found within this issue and entitled: "Our Chess Department" includes a "problem of the week" and the answer to the previous weeks' problem.
This 16 page issue also includes some Civil War reports as well as other sports items, including boxing, horse racing, and cricket. Although this issue is in nice condition, some small spots of dirtiness can be found on the front page, in addition to several tears throughout.
* Baseball
* Horse Racing
The front page of this issue features an illustration captioned: "Singleton Preece and the Stranger in the Stables", which actually pertains to the accompanying story: "Dick Diminy or The Life and Adventures of a Jockey".
Page three of this issue includes a small article entitled: "Baseball", as well as the box score for a game between Washington and Privateer.
Another article found within this issue and entitled: "Our Chess Department" includes a "problem of the week" and the answer to the previous weeks' problem.
This 16 page issue also includes some Civil War reports as well as other sports items, including boxing, horse racing, and cricket. Although this issue is in nice condition, some small spots of dirtiness can be found on the front page, in addition to several tears throughout.
Category: Pre-Civil War
