From: "Lisa Rogers" <development@historyisfun.com> Subject: It's Daisy Cutter Time! Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 15:04:06 -0500 Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAuAAAAAAAAAK3VigbsUk1Oj7sxKsHQoSMBAOCm6Y9nvtlBgY5s3HWmKG8AAAAAWxgAABAAAAAfb/LQl+BhR59o4guGhr8dAQAAAAA=@historyisfun.com>
Contact: Lisa Rogers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Washington County Historical Society
320 S. 5th Avenue
West Bend, WI 53095
262-335-4678
It's "Daisy Cutter" Time!
Don't miss the second annual Vintage Base Ball game, Sunday, June 6
beginning at 1:30 p.m. The Wade House "Dead Cities" are back to defend
their win over the local team. This free event is fun for the whole family.
Base Ball (that is how it was spelled) will be played using 1860's rules and
terminology. Learn about "daisy cutters" and "sky balls" that may end up in
the "garden." Meet the "Captain, Ballests, and the Behind." "Cranks" (or
fans) beware, as the umpire may fine you as well as players for less than
exemplary conduct.
The Washington County Historical Society has partnered with Glacier Hills
Credit Union for this special event. Glacier Hills President, Dennis
Degenhardt put together a team of local players. "I'm excited about our
game with the "Dead Cities" especially since so many people talk about the
good ol' days of baseball. Well, this vintage Base Ball game is even before
the good ol' days - going back to baseball's infancy and formative years.
I'm hoping all of West Bend turns out to see us defeat the gentlemen from
the Old Wade House nine."
Vintage base ball stays true to history and is played in a field rather than
a diamond. The "Dead Cities" will challenge the local West Bend Community
team in the field next to the Glacier Hills Credit Union located at 2150 S.
Main Street, West Bend. Everyone is welcome to come out and celebrate the
early days of America's favorite past time. Enjoy old fashioned treats and
buy your chance at the 50/50 raffle. Prizes include cash, and tickets to
Timber Rattler, Mallard, and other games. For more information please
contact Lisa Rogers at the Washington County Historical Society at
262-335-4678.
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Lisa A. Rogers
Director of Marketing and Development
Washington County Historical Society
320 S. 5th Avenue
West Bend, WI 53095
262-335-4678
www.historyisfun.com
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