Trinity College (Durham, N.C.). Athletic Association.

Duke University has had a baseball team since 1889, when the first team was established at its predecessor, Trinity College (Randolph County, N.C.).

From the guide to the Trinity College (Durham, N.C.) Baseball Scorebook, 1924, 1966, (University Archives, Duke University)

The origin of the Trinity College (Durham, N.C.) Athletic Association is unclear. It is likely that it was established soon after Trinity joined the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association during the 1902-1903 academic year, as did other similar institutions. What is known is that in 1907, the Board of Trustees approved the formation of the Athletic Council, which served as the governing body of athletics on-campus. Between the two, athletic events/games were organized. The Athletic Association is probably the predecessor to the current Dept. of Athletics.

From the description of Trinity College (Durham, N.C.) Athletic Association Records, 1912-1937. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 213412767

From the guide to the Trinity College (Durham, N.C.) Athletic Association Records, 1912-1937, (University Archives, Duke University)