This weekend in the birthplace of professional base ball a recreation of the original game played by the original rules.
There were a few cranks (boo-birds of today) and the first game shown involved some Yanks from Massachusetts known as the Mudville Nine.
The Mudville Nine generally plays by 1858 amateur rules, whilst all other clubs are experienced in 1860 professional rules.
During the pre game meeting the Mudville captain plotted strategy with his club.
While the Champion City Hilltoppers manager exhorted his men to give their all.
The umpire did properly survey the field and explain rules to both team captains.
And equipment was laid out for the strikers.
LWW
There were a few cranks (boo-birds of today) and the first game shown involved some Yanks from Massachusetts known as the Mudville Nine.
The Mudville Nine generally plays by 1858 amateur rules, whilst all other clubs are experienced in 1860 professional rules.
During the pre game meeting the Mudville captain plotted strategy with his club.
While the Champion City Hilltoppers manager exhorted his men to give their all.
The umpire did properly survey the field and explain rules to both team captains.
And equipment was laid out for the strikers.
LWW