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Vintage Base Ball, July 21, 2017
Yes - the vintage term is base ball - two words! Check back for the time the game will begin on July 21, 2017.
Check out the Vintage Baseball Association for the rules and more information. Thanks to the Fort Vancouver Costume Guild for the creation of the uniforms. Coming to watch the game will take you back a step in time.
And, so that you are prepared to properly appreciate and participate in the game, here is a sample of some vintage base ball terminology:
Now
Hooray!
Team
Game
Player
Fans/spectators
Umpire
Pitcher
Catcher
Scorekeeper
Ball
Bat
Hitter
Batter up
Home plate
Homerun
Run
Throw/pitch
Foul ball
Out
Error
Run to base
Play harder
Run fast/hustle
Then
Huzzah!
Club Nine
Match
Ballist
Cranks
Judge
Pitcher
Behind
Tallykeeper
Horsehide, onion
Willow
Striker
Striker to the line
Dish
Four baser
Aces/Tallys
Hurl
Foul tick
Player dead
Muff
Leg it
Show a little ginger
Stir your stumps
