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photos by Jared Boyd
Bare hands and never over-running first base were the norm last
Saturday as Durangos own Durango Nine suited up for nine innings
aginst the Colorado Territorial Allstars from Denver. The two
vintage baseball teams played at the Family Picnic on June 24 in
celebration of Durangos 125th birthday. All of the players dressed
in period uniforms and mostly used vintage bats and balls. Some
spectators even sported 19th century garb. Before the game began,
old rules were thouroughly including the one bounce rule, where a
fielder can catch a ball after one bounce for an out. Although
confusing at times, most caught on quickly, and Durango witnessed a
true piece of baseball history.
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