In Module 4, we discussed historian Mel Adelman’s ideas about horse racing, harness racing, and the modernization of sport.  Based on the materials and sources provided in Module 6, write an essay of 750-1000 words in response to the following: how “modern,” as historian Mel Adelman understands the term, was baseball by 1860, and why? 

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THE NEW YORK BASE BALL CLUBS.
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Spirit of the Times; A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage…Dec 23, 1854; 24, 45;
American Periodicals
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THE BASE BALL MATCH.: ATLANTIC. EXCELSIOR.
Chicago Press and Tribune (1858-1860); Jun 13, 1859;
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Front Page 2 — No Title: UNION CLUB. … CLUB.
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Front Page 14 — No Title
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OUR NATIONAL SPORTS.
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Spirit of the Times; A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage…Jan 31, 1857; 26, 51;
American Periodicals
pg. 603

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THE GREAT BASE BALL MATCH.
Spirit of the Times; A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage…Jul 24, 1858; 28, 24;
American Periodicals
pg. 288