Historical Society to Host Civil War-Era Baseball Game in Prairie Grove

Thanks to all who attended our vintage "base ball" match Sunday, June 12, at Prairie Grove's Village Hall Park. We set a record with more than 100 fans ... and four dogs. Nevertheless, the local K-9 – rather, "Cluib 9" – shanked it and lost to the visiting Grayslake Athletics 21-11. The "Independants" strategy of wearing down the opposition by getting them to run repeatedly around the bases failed to yield the anticipated results. We are hoping for a better outcome during the rematch at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, in Grayslake.

To get there take Route 120 east to South Lake Avenue. Turn left and then take another left into Grayslake Central High School to park. Walk across the street to Central Park to find the ballfield.

For information call 815-923-2267, or visit www.gothistory.org.

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