In 1882, Tombstone had their own semi-professional baseball team. They played other teams that were formed by soldiers, miners, mills, and other men who enjoyed the newfound sport. By the late 19th century, baseball was widely recognized as the national sport of the United States. The town of tombstone stood behind the home team. Below are a couple of articles I found regarding the “Tombstone Nine” and the start of the new season.

Campbell & Hatch Saloon and Billiard Parlor was opened in 1881 by entrepreneurs John Campbell and Robert Small “Bob” Hatch. Their saloon would forever be linked to Tombstone history when Morgan Earp was assassinated while playing a game of billiards with owner Bob Hatch. The saloon would burn down in the 1882 fire that destroyed more than half the town and would be one of the first to rebuild. Campbell & Hatch Saloon and Billiard Parlor (Courtesy of the Arizona Historical Soc

In the 1880's if someone was low or had no money at all until payday, usually the barkeep would trade one bullet for a small glass of whiskey. One .45 caliber cartridge in the early 1880's would cost around 12 cents. Most ranchers would pay their ranch-hands once a month.