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H istory of Baseball

H istory of Baseball. Nicholas Kelly. It has been said that baseball is the past time of America, and whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball. Baseball has affected America in each of these ways: Economically Financially Socially.

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H istory of Baseball

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  1. History of Baseball Nicholas Kelly

  2. It has been said that baseball is the past time of America, and whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball. • Baseball has affected America in each of these ways: • Economically • Financially • Socially

  3. In the early 1800s, Americans began playing baseball on informal teams using local rules that weren't published. • There had not actually been a formal game until 1845 when the New York Knickerbockers lost 23-1 to the New York Nine. When it Started

  4. There is a difference in how the sport baseball is played today and in the 19th century. • Changes involved with the pitching strategy were made and the change made in banning the spitball changed to the ban of any moistened pitch. Also the strike zone had been shrunk and the height of the pitchers mound was lowered. How Baseball Has Changed

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