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Posted By: davidcycleback

I had a handbill for a circa 1902 Bloomers game in Chicago. It was part of a three act show advertised for 'family entertainment.' I can't remember the other two acts, but it was on the order of 'Russian dancers' and 'Juggling act.' Even if they played hard and true, the Bloomers were essentially an act for entertainment purposes, like the others.

Of course, a modern MLB game in Chicago is also for entertainment purposes, with singers before and in the middle, and a mascot entertaining the fans Advertising also promotes the game as 'family entertainment.' The Bloomers required a chaperone, while Sammy Sosa had his entourage.