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Fort Pulaski and the very first baseball photo
Although baseball has been played for centuries in some form, it took a war to make it “America’s pastime.” It evolved from rounders and cricket, which were brought to America by England. In 1845, the Knickerbocker Code was established in New York City. These rules were the first to govern modern baseball. Union soldiers adopted this version of the game during the Civil War and spread it across the West and South. It was very common for soldiers to play the game during wartime, and thousands took it with them. After the war, soldiers brought their improved version of baseball home to share with others. Savannah’s Fort Pulaski was not immune to the baseball bug. Fort Pulaski was actually the location of one of the first photos of a game of baseball in 1863.
The photo shows Company H of 48th New York Regiment posing for pictures. However, you can also see other soldiers playing baseball in the background. It is possible to assume that the Knickerbocker style was brought south by the origins of the regiment. However, there were some differences to the game we know today. Rules required that the “hurler” pitch the ball, not throw it. It had to be an underhand throw like a horseshoe. Players could heat up their pitches with an overhand pitch only in 1884. Although baseball gloves were not yet in use, they may have been unnecessary since the balls were made from bits of wood wrapped with rags. Ground balls were called “daisy cutters” and batters were known as “strikers”. A fly ball or one bounce could catch a player out.
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What’s Happenin’
Today
 Put Some Heat in Your Romance at Savannah Perfume and Candle Company. A Make Your Own Candle Date with Complimentary Wine Schedule your Valentine’s Day candle making date February 11-14th… 6 Feb 2022 |
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6 Feb 2022
 Otaku Flea Market happening at Savannah Convention Center, One International Dr, Savannah, GA 31421, Savannah, United States on Fri Feb 11 2022 at 02:00 pm |
Otaku Flea Market happening at Savannah Convention Center, One International Dr, Savannah, GA 31421, Savannah, United States on Fri Feb 11 2022 at 02:00 pm
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 Georgia Day Parade at Forsyth Par: Friday, February 11, 2022 Classroom Banner Competition… |
Georgia Day Parade at Forsyth Par: Friday, February 11, 2022 Classroom Banner Competition…
 Leanne Morgan happening at Savannah Civic Center, 301 W Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, United States on Fri Feb 11 2022 at 07:00 pm |
Leanne Morgan happening at Savannah Civic Center, 301 W Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, United States on Fri Feb 11 2022 at 07:00 pm
 For the Love of Hip Hop Mega Concert happening at Enmarket Arena, Savannah, United States on Frida at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm |
For the Love of Hip Hop Mega Concert happening at Enmarket Arena, Savannah, United States on Frida at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm
Saturday
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 Local artisans pop up happening at 293 S Columbia Ave, Rincon, GA 31326-9027, United States on Sat Feb 12 2022 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm Read more. |
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 Valentine Party happening at Friendly MarketPlace, 821 King George Blvd, Savannah, GA, US 31419, Savannah, United States on Sat Feb 12 2022 at 10:00 am to 06:00 pm Read more. |
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Sunday
 Valentines Celebration! Cooking Class Hosted By The Mansion on Forsyth Park. Event starts on Sunday, 13 February 2022 and happening at The Mansion on Forsyth Park – 700 Kitchen Cooking… Read more. |
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Monday
5 courses with wine pairings Read more.
 On this walking tour, discover St. Marys, Georgia, a quaint riverfront town filled with centuries-old homes and fascinating stories! Read more. |
On this walking tour, discover St. Marys, Georgia, a quaint riverfront town filled with centuries-old homes and fascinating stories! Read more.
 Valentines Celebration! Cooking Class Hosted By The Mansion on Forsyth Park. Event starts on Monday, 14 February 2022 and happening at The Mansion on Forsyth Park – 700 Kitchen Cooking… Read more. |
Valentines Celebration! Cooking Class Hosted By The Mansion on Forsyth Park. Event starts on Monday, 14 February 2022 and happening at The Mansion on Forsyth Park – 700 Kitchen Cooking… Read more.
