In the sweltering heat of Philadelphia’s early May morning, a grand event was unfolding at the Philadelphia Base Ball Park. The new grounds, touted as the most complete and best-appointed in the United States, had finally opened its gates to the public. But amidst the pomp and circumstance, a sinister undercurrent ran deep. The Cokers, a team of skilled ball players, had been embroiled in a bitter dispute with the management, and tensions were running high.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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