James M. Banning (June 11, 1865 – October 14, 1952) was a

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in the 19th century. He played for the

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of the

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. He appeared in one game in 1888 and two games in 1889 for the Nationals. Banning's minor league career included stints with the Fargo, ND teams of the Red River Valley League in both the 1887 and 1897 seasons. He also appeared in a 25-inning contest for Fargo against Grand Forks, ND in 1891.

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