America's game, played by 1861 rules, at Fort Trumbull State Park
May 16, 2015 12:00 am
• Last Updated: May 17, 2015 7:15 pm
The Thames Base Ball Club faces The Lyme Taverners in vintage baseball action during the season opener under the shadow of Fort Trumbull at Fort Trumbull State Park in New London Saturday, May 16, 2015. The historic baseball club plays by 1861 rules, and uses 19th century-style uniforms. (Tim Cook/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
New London — The
Thames Base Ball Club faced The
Lyme Taverners in vintage baseball action during the season opener under the shadow of Fort Trumbull at Fort Trumbull State Park in New London Saturday. The historic baseball club plays by 1861 rules and uses 19th century-style uniforms.
Ted Phillips of the Thames Base Ball Club lets a pitch go by as he bats against The Lyme Taverners in vintage baseball action during the season opener at Fort Trumbull State Park in New London Saturday, May 16, 2015. The historic baseball club plays by 1861 rules, and uses 19th century-style uniforms. (Tim Cook/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Ted Phillips, pitcher for the Thames Base Ball Club, faces a batter from The Lyme Taverners in vintage baseball action during the season opener at Fort Trumbull State Park in New London Saturday, May 16, 2015. The historic baseball club plays by 1861 rules and uses 19th century-style uniforms. (Tim Cook/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
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