Urbana Illinois University Of Illinois Baseball Game Illinois 5 Chicago 4 May 1 1912 Real Photo Postcard

The baseball game documented by this postcard, occurring in May 1917, captured a specific moment from a contest where an Illinois team bested a Chicago team 5-4. The emphasis on Weber's hit in ninth inning points to a decisive play in what was likely a local, amateur, or semi-professional league game, showcasing the widespread popularity of baseball across communities in the early 20th century.