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06/22/1858 |
Harvard Crimson is first worn by the school’s sports team. |
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09/08/1858 |
Trimountain Club plays a baseball game in Boston. |
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10/15/1858 |
Sullivan (John L.) is born in the South End. |
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02/22/1861 |
Edward Payson Weston leaves Boston on a walk to Washington, D.C. |
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1862 |
South End Driving Park is built. |
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11/07/1863 |
Football is first played in Boston. |
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1864 |
Beacon Park is built. |
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1865 |
Captain McGown sets a world trotting record for 20 miles at Beacon Park (then Riverside Park). |
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1866 |
Boston Yacht Club is established. |
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1866 |
Charlie Portlock introduces glass balls to trapshooting. |
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