1885 – A lower court in New York, NY decides that playing baseball on Sunday is a crime. This decision will be overturned, but it will be appealed.

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On March 15, 1885 — 1885 – A lower court in New York, NY decides that playing baseball on Sunday is a crime. This decision will be overturned, but it will be appealed.

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Baseball Reference March 15
SABR Games Project
National Pastime March 15
Retro Sheet
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