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What sport used the term "home run" long before baseball?

I've seen criket mentioned, but is this right?
  • Industry/Domain: Sports
  • Category: Cricket
  • Created: 05:02, 12 May 2011

Answers (1)

Dscott

As the category indicates, it's cricket. However, home run is a not a scorning play in cricket as in baseball.

09:57, 14 July 2011

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