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History of Softball
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6th Grade
01/10/2011

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History Of Softball

Annie Titterington

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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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After the results were in, Yale had one 18-7.

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History of Softball

Annie Titterington

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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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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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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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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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