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2007 Barnstorm Tour

Ohio Cup, Day 2 - Columbus, Ohio

A short video of a ballist striking a sky-scraper can be found here: Tom "Dutch" Morris.

HUZZAH for the National Game!

September 2

Rigger "Joe" Mortis, Match Reporter

Yet, another beautiful day in the Ohio capitol on the second day of the Ohio Cup Tournament. Tired as the Barnstormers were, they continued to play the brand of base ball by the Midwest rules (sometimes ever-changing depending upon umpire and which field of play within the Ohio Historical Society grounds). The first match on Sunday found the Colorado Territorial Old Stars facing the Canal Fulton Mules. The final tally of the match found the Stars being Chicagoed by the Mules 6 to 0 by the tally sheet. In the second match, the Territorials returned to the playing field with pluck and ginger. The result was another Chicago as they defeated the Ohio Village Muffins 5 to 0. Huzzah! The final match of the tournament for the Barnstormers (and last match of the barnstorm tour) pitted the All Stars against the Sycamore Grasshoppers. Sky balls, daisy cutters, muffs, and a few balls bounding over the fence ensured a very competitive match as the tired ballists hung in to the end in a fine match. The last tally showed the Grasshoppers defeating the Territorials 11 to 4. As expected, a fine time was had by all and the Colorado Territorial Old-All-Stars begin their trek from Columbus, through Chicago, toward Denver and home. It is certain that each ballist and crank had an excellent time during the tour and are looking forward to a welcome home and well-deserved rest from the road. Special mention should be made of the ballists who flew in especially for the Ohio Cup to help relieve the players from the road and offer assistance at the striker's line and in the field: Dathan "Cannibal" Tinney, Pat "Deacon" Massengill, Tom "Dutch" Morris, and Richard "Rube" Foster.