Inventor George Cahill brings his portable lights to Grand Rapids, Michigan for a night game with the Zanesville Infants (Central League). The host team wins, 11 – 10, in seven innings, with the only complaints coming from the outfielders, who have trouble seeing balls hit above the lights.

On July 7, 1909 Inventor George Cahill brings his portable lights to Grand Rapids, Michigan for a night game with the Zanesville Infants (Central League). The host team wins, 11 – 10, in seven innings, with the only complaints coming from the outfielders, who have trouble seeing balls hit above the lights.

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Inventor George Cahill brings his portable lights to Grand Rapids, Michigan for a night game with the Zanesville Infants (Central League). The host team wins, 11 – 10, in seven innings, with the only complaints coming from the outfielders, who have trouble seeing balls hit above the lights.

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