Inning one. Our game, the 1840's-1900 -- Inning two. Something like a war, 1900-1910 -- Inning three. The faith of fifty million people, 1910-1920 -- Inning four. A national heirloom, 1920-1930 -- Inning five. Shadow ball, 1930-1940 -- Inning six. The national pastime, 1940-1950 -- Inning seven, The capital of baseball, 1950-1960 -- Inning eight A whole new ballgame, 1960-1970 -- Inning nine Home, 1970-present -- [v. 10]. Extra inning.
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