South Haven Ball Club Hosts 1st Tournament

Saturday, the 21st of May. Bark Peelers/Corkers 10-0; Brewers/Bark Peelers 10-7; Brewers/Corkers 5-4.
Even before the first pitch was hurled, some of the more sensitive players noted the unusual off-shore wind on the Bluff. More on the wind later.
In the 1st contest, we welcomed the newly-formed Paw Paw Corkers to our fair town. The Corkers showed great spirit and good humor, but fell to the more experienced home team 10-0.
At the start of the 2nd match, the wind changed again, this time blowing out of the South. More on the wind later.
Our friends from the Livery always arrive prepared for a good match, and Saturday was no exception. The first inning saw a flurry of aces tallied, 5 in all by the visitors. After some fine displays of athleticism on both sides, the Brewers prevailed, 10-7. This is the first ever win for the Brewers over the South Haven ballists. Well done, well struck and well played.
The third match featured the Corkers, now relaxed and settled in, versus the Brewers. Both teams displayed some fine striking of the ball and the Brewers eventually outlasted their oponents 5-4.
***We could not help notice that some players for the visiting teams were of the feminine persuasion. This is fairly unusual for this style of base ball.
Perhaps the Winds of Change are blowing. It may be time for Gentlemen and yes, Gentlewomen to play together toward the common goals of friendship, exercise and the love of the game.
Here's to many more matches with our old friends from the Livery, and new friends from Paw Paw.