Street standoff in Mansfield Neighbors at odds over 1931 bylaw that prohibits playing ball in roads

The year was 1931, and motor vehicles were taking over the roadways when this town of about 6,500 residents decided to make it illegal to play ball games in public streets.

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Published inThe Boston globe
Main Author Carroll, Elaine
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Boston, Mass Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC 03.10.2013
Subjects
Baseball
Bylaws
Roads & highways
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Summary:The year was 1931, and motor vehicles were taking over the roadways when this town of about 6,500 residents decided to make it illegal to play ball games in public streets.
ISSN:0743-1791