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DJJD VIDEO: Vintage 1870 Base Ball

At Old Memorial Park, the Northfield Silverstars took on the St. Croix Base Ball Club in 1870 base ball rules.

Under a sunny sky, two teams went back—way back—on Saturday in a vintage base ball game (yes, two words).

At , the Northfield Silverstars took on the St. Croix Base Ball Club in 1870 base ball rules, more than appropriate for the celebration, which recalls the attempt by the James-Younger Gang in 1876.

In the end, the Silverstars dominated the visiting club 17-3.

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