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Speranza Park is a former
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ground located in
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. The ground was home to the
Toledo Maumees The Toledo Maumees were a baseball team originally formed in 1888. The team was based in Toledo, Ohio, and formed part of the Tri-State League for one season. Their home games were played at Speranza Park in Toledo. In 1889, the Maumees moved to th ...
of the
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during the 1890 season. The ballpark was located on a block bounded by Cherry Street, Frederick Street, and Franklin Avenue. The word "speranza" means "hope" in Italian. The park was reportedly named for the club owner's yacht. The team's first home game was played on May 1, 1890. The team finished a few games above .500, and 20 games back of first place, ending whatever major league hopes the club aspired to. The final home game was held on October 2, 1890.


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*''The Toledo Baseball Guide of the Mud Hens 1883-1943'', Ralph Elliott Lin Weber, 1944. *''Ballparks of North America'', Michael Benson, McFarland, 1989. Defunct baseball venues in the United States Sports venues in Toledo, Ohio Baseball venues in Ohio Defunct sports venues in Ohio {{Ohio-baseball-venue-stub