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Vintage Baseball with the Rock Springs Ground Squirrels
From Episode number 707, 40 north/88 west, Vintage Baseball, John O'Connor, air date Thursday, April 17, 2008

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A group of baseball players in Macon County is preserving the old days of baseball. The Rock Springs Ground Squirrels play the game by 1860s rules, which don’t allow swearing or gloves. Producer Julius Bolton takes viewers to the Macon County Conservation District to enjoy a bygone era from our national pastime.

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Segment duration: 06:02

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Producer: Julius Bolton and Jeff Bossert
Editor: Tim Hartin

This segment is filed in these categories: HistoryHobbiesIllinois Culture/HistorySportsDecatur

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