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Baseball Exhibit to Accompany CELIA Lectures on Feb. 10

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Lisa Rickey

We are taking an exhibit of baseball materials “on the road” – to Millett Hall – on Wednesday, February 10th! As part of CELIA’s 2016 series The Sultans of Swing: 100 Years of Baseball, Jazz and Short Fiction, two lectures will … Continue reading →

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Play Ball!

Posted on April 4, 2012 by lynda

Did you know Dayton’s baseball history can be traced back into the 1880s? While you’re waiting those last few hours before opening day of the 2012 baseball season, take a few moments to learn about the incredible history of professional … Continue reading →

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Opening Day

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Bill McIntire

The original Cincinnati Red Stockings, baseball’s first openly all-professional team, were founded as an amateur club in 1866, and became fully professional in 1869. The Red Stockings won 130 straight games throughout 1869 and 1870. Star players included brothers Harry … Continue reading →

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