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September 14, 2008 Event
 
NEWS FROM DENMARK TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY
From: Mavis A. Voigt 612.823.4934 E-mail: rmvoigt@usfamily.net
Released: August 22, 2008
 

DENMARK DEMONS FACE ST. CROIX BASE BALL CLUB
 

For the third time, the Denmark Demons vintage base ball team will try to overcome the Saint Croix Base Ball Club in a game played by 1860s rules Sunday, September 14 at the Denmark Town Hall , 90th and Oakgreen in Denmark Township , south Washington County . The game starts at 1:30 p.m.  The  public is invited to come at 1 p.m. for refreshments such as hot dogs and popcorn plus entertainment by the barbershop quartet "Eight Foot Four."  There is no admission charge. Everyone should bring a folding chair or blanket.
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The Saint Croix Base Ball Club is sponsored by the Washington County Historical Society and the Denmark Township Historical Society sponsors the Denmark Demons. Team members play by old rules that define base ball as a "gentleman's game."  Players wear vintage clothing and play without gloves, which were not introduced until 1875. The pitcher throws underhand and delivers the ball to the "striker's" liking. The striker is out when the ball is caught on the fly or on the first bounce. No betting or swearing is allowed. More information is available from the Vintage Base Ball Association ( http://vbba.org/rules/1860.html ).
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During the seventh inning stretch, a winning name will be drawn for a beautiful handmade afghan created by Denmark Township Historical Society's membership chair, JoAnne Olson, and for
This is the large 25 lbs version of the Pearson candy bar.
a 25-pound Salted Nut Roll donated by Pearson's Candy Company. For information on purchasing tickets at $1 each contact Lyla Davies 651.436.4493.
 

The historic base ball game is the Eighth Annual Riverfolk Festival organized by the Denmark Township Historical Society as a service to the community and to call attention to its mission of preserving traditions, stories and historic buildings in the township.
 

If you would like more information or would like to join the Denmark Demons team, contact team manager Jean Boyd at 651.436.8031, coach Lauren Cran at 651.436.7639 or event chair Pam Monno at 651.436.1311.

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