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Anyone out there heard of it? I find it fascinating. Three years ago my best friend's husband decided to form a team. It's base ball as it was initially played. The rules our guys (St. Louis Unions) have played by has varied from 1858 to 1866. The common elements are 1.) No gloves, 2.) A ball caught after one bounce is an out, and 3.) It is a gentlemen's game, so you must act like a gentlemen. Each team wears uniforms relative to the era. The spectators are called "Cranks" and shout "Huzzah!" when a fine play is made.
Over Labor Day weekend there was a festival called the Ohio Cup where 25 vintage base ball teams came together to play. The idea is to play "For the Glory of the Game," so balls and strikes are not called and there isn't supposed to be an emphasis on winning. Now, I don't know how the men of the 1800's dealt with this, but our guys have trouble remembering its not about winning! That's the competetive nature in them all.
Anyway, I didn't know if there were any others out there who have heard of this. It seems to be more prevalent in smaller towns, but we have two here in St. Louis. Although, if your DH was smart (unlike mine) he wouldn't be out there catching base balls with his bare hands!
Over Labor Day weekend there was a festival called the Ohio Cup where 25 vintage base ball teams came together to play. The idea is to play "For the Glory of the Game," so balls and strikes are not called and there isn't supposed to be an emphasis on winning. Now, I don't know how the men of the 1800's dealt with this, but our guys have trouble remembering its not about winning! That's the competetive nature in them all.
Anyway, I didn't know if there were any others out there who have heard of this. It seems to be more prevalent in smaller towns, but we have two here in St. Louis. Although, if your DH was smart (unlike mine) he wouldn't be out there catching base balls with his bare hands!
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