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John Leonsor "J. L." Boake was an American professional baseball umpire in the National Association who umpired his only game on May 4, 1871, which was the first game in professional baseball league history. Boake was the home plate umpire when the Fort Wayne Kekiongas defeated the Cleveland Forest Citys, 2–0.

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Occupation: baseball player
Citizenship: United States
Born: September 24, 1841

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John Boake

American baseball umpire (1841-1912)

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Occupation: baseball player
Citizenship: United States
Born: September 24, 1841

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July 22, 1912

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