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MARCH
1883

Wednesday, March 14th

IN THE NEWS: In a Northwestern League meeting, Peoria moves to ban blacks in order to prevent Toledo from playing star C Moses Fleetwood Walker. After an "exciting discussion" the motion is withdrawn and Walker is allowed to play.

Friday, March 30th

IN THE NEWS: Charles A Fowle, secretary of the St. Louis club from 1875-77 and one of the founders of the NL, dies in St. Louis.

Saturday, March 31st

IN THE NEWS: The Olympic Town-Ball Club of Philadelphia, the nation's oldest ball club, celebrates its 50th anniversary.