Michael Rinehart Jr. will speak at the Temecula Valley Historical Society Monday, April 25, at the Little Temecula History Center in the red barn at the corner of Wolf Store Road and Redhawk Parkway. Valley News/Courtesy photo
TEMECULA – Michael Rinehart Jr. will present “The Birth of Baseball in the Golden State” to the Temecula Valley Historical Society Monday, April 25, at 6 p.m.He said baseball has a long and rich history, weaving its way into the fabric of American history for more than a century. A game that has captured the attention and hearts of millions started from humble beginnings on the East Coast and spread like wildfire across the country. This presentation focuses on the people, teams and events that are responsible for bringing baseball to the West Coast, helping to make California the premier state for the sport. Although the game had a slightly different look, much of the sport in the mid-1800s remains the same today and connects generations of families and fans.[caption id="att
