On August 16, the Canal Jumpers hosted the Clodbuster Base Ball Club of Dayton to a gentlemanly vintage base ball match on the lawn of the Willowtree Inn in Tipp City. Many a folk, clear skies and balmy temperatures gr
eeted the Canal Jumpers and their cranks “fans”. “What a wonderful day for a base ball match,” proclaimed Greg Enslen, Club Co-founder & Manager.
Reed Spencer, Captain and Co-founder of the Canal Jumpers, introduced his club of 24 ballists “players” to the cheers of the home town crowd of 300 strong. Many of which sported their Sunday best on this fine day. This was the inaugural match the for Tippecanoe club. The 1860’s Beadle DIME Base Ball Player rules were used by both clubs.
The Clodbusters were victorious by a 7-2 score. Aces “runs” for the Canal Jumpers were scored by Doug “Dawg” Saul and Rod “The Vacuum” Martino. Huzzah’s “hurray’s” are warranted to the superb play of center fieldsman, Matt “Maverick” Owen and the behind “catcher” skills of Mark “Mad Dog” Mabelitini. Overall, the match was well played and huzzah’s were shared by all by both clubs.
Special huzzah’s go out to the Clodbusters, Willowtree Inn, Harrison’s, Abbey Credit Union, Spring Hill Nurseries, RE/MAX Professionals, Big Robot Game Café, Miami Valley Wine & Spirits, Andrea Nay Designs, Logan Rogers, Ron Re, Sharon Elaine Hultberg and Peg Hadden. The Tippecanoe Canal Jumpers Vintage Base Ball Club is a project of the Downtown Tipp City Partnership.
