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History of Softball

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History of softball, originally an indoor version of baseball developed in Chicago in 1887. Includes notable players since the game's inception, rule changes and developments in the sport over the years.

Softball: Rules and History of Softball

Links to Web sites covering the rules and history of softball.
http://www.findingdulcinea.com/guides/Sports/Softball.pg_0.html
Softball - Fact Monster

The first world softball championship was a women's tournament which was in held Melbourne, Australia, in 1965.
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0768420.html
Fastpitch Softball - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Fast pitch softball became a very popular sport in the US during the '30s and '40s. Commercial and semi-pro leagues sprang up all over the country in large cities and small towns alike. Both men's and women's leagues were popular and it was not unusual for both to be playing on the same night in a "double-header".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fastpitch_softball
The History of Women's Softball

Softball originated in Chicago, with the first official women's team being organized in 1895, approximately eight years after the game was created for men.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/367176-the-history-of-womens-softball/
National Pro Fastpitch: NPF History

Fast pitch softball history with general overview and highlights over the years.
http://www.profastpitch.com/about/history/
History of Softball

Believe it or not, boating, boxing and football each played a role in the history of softball. A boating club, a boxing glove and a football game were key ingredients in the very first game of softball.
http://www.sportsknowhow.com/softball/history/softball-history.shtml
History - Team USA

When the Amateur Softball Association sent its first team to compete in the first ISF Women's World Championship in 1965, it was its baptismal in national team play for all practical purposes.
http://www.teamusa.org/usa-softball/team-usa/history
History of Softball

History of Softball - How the sport was invented and evolved over the years.
http://www.softballperformance.com/softball-history/
International Softball Federation

The International Softball Federation's history of softball.
http://www.isfsoftball.org/english/the_isf/history_of_softball.asp
The History of Softball

Although many people assume that softball was derived from baseball, the sport's first game actually came about because of a football game.
http://www.athleticscholarships.net/history-of-softball.htm

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Softball: Rules and History of Softball

Links to Web sites covering the rules and history of softball.
http://www.findingdulcinea.com/guides/Sports/Softball.pg_0.html
Softball - Fact Monster

The first world softball championship was a women's tournament which was in held Melbourne, Australia, in 1965.
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0768420.html
Fastpitch Softball - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Fast pitch softball became a very popular sport in the US during the '30s and '40s. Commercial and semi-pro leagues sprang up all over the country in large cities and small towns alike. Both men's and women's leagues were popular and it was not unusual for both to be playing on the same night in a "double-header".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fastpitch_softball
The History of Women's Softball

Softball originated in Chicago, with the first official women's team being organized in 1895, approximately eight years after the game was created for men.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/367176-the-history-of-womens-softball/
National Pro Fastpitch: NPF History

Fast pitch softball history with general overview and highlights over the years.
http://www.profastpitch.com/about/history/
History of Softball

Believe it or not, boating, boxing and football each played a role in the history of softball. A boating club, a boxing glove and a football game were key ingredients in the very first game of softball.
http://www.sportsknowhow.com/softball/history/softball-history.shtml
History - Team USA

When the Amateur Softball Association sent its first team to compete in the first ISF Women's World Championship in 1965, it was its baptismal in national team play for all practical purposes.
http://www.teamusa.org/usa-softball/team-usa/history
History of Softball

History of Softball - How the sport was invented and evolved over the years.
http://www.softballperformance.com/softball-history/
International Softball Federation

The International Softball Federation's history of softball.
http://www.isfsoftball.org/english/the_isf/history_of_softball.asp
The History of Softball

Although many people assume that softball was derived from baseball, the sport's first game actually came about because of a football game.
http://www.athleticscholarships.net/history-of-softball.htm

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History of softball, originally an indoor version of baseball developed in Chicago in 1887. Includes notable players since the game's inception, rule changes and developments in the sport over the years.

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