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Aug 18, 2022 1 min read

Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village outside Avella will host its annual Vintage “Base Ball” Day on Saturday beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Three teams — the Somerset Frosty Sons, the Addison Mountain Stars and the Keystone Base Ball Club — will be donning 1860s-style uniforms and playing by the “base ball” rules commonly used in that era. In those days, gloves were not commonly used, players were referred to as “ballists,” a batter was called a “striker” and a fly ball caught after one bounce resulted in the batter, or striker, being called out.

There will be three games between the teams throughout the day. Visitors are encouraged to pack a picnic and bring a blanket or lawn chair.

Meadowcroft’s Vintage Base Ball Day falls on the 160th anniversary of the very first game between the original Addison Mountain Stars and the Mountain Club of Altoona on Aug. 20, 1862.

All children aged 17 and under receive free admission to Meadowcroft throughout August, including Vintage Base Ball Day.

For additional information, go online to heinzhistorycenter.org/meadowcroft.