THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION VOLES RELEASE
The Vermilion Voles Vintage Base Ball Club of Danville will host the 17th playing of the “Uncle Joe” Cannon Vintage Base Ball Jamboree at Kennekuk County Park on Saturday August 10.
The clubs involved in this event will be playing base ball according to rules and customs documented in 1858. The players will wear replica uniforms and use equipment based on the designs used in the mid-19th Century.
The Deep River Grinders of Hobart, IN, and the Springfield Long Nine/Rock Springs Ground Squirrels will join the Voles for the Jamboree. Games begin at 12:00PM Central Time and will last until 3:45PM. The clubs will play on the Kennekuk ball field located across from the Ironwood Springs Lake Mingo boat access parking lot. Signs leading to the fields will be posted along the park’s main road.
Admission is free. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. Motley Food will be onsite with concessions for everyone.
For up-to-date information, please visit the Vermilion Voles Vintage Base Ball Club on Facebook.
