On Many Fields

The Neshanock were very busy this past weekend.  Not only did Flemington host the Diamond State Club for two games on Saturday, but on Sunday, Thomas "Hawk" Prioli represented the Neshanock at the 2024 version of the John Martin All-Star Series.  Saturday's games were hosted by the Historical Society of Princeton at Hilltop Park, a makeup of a cancellation earlier in the season.  The Neshanock prevailed in the first contest 9-1 with Diamond State taking the second game 15-8.  On Sunday, "Hawk," as expected, was a very worthy representative of both the Neshanock and New Jersey vintage baseball, getting eight hits in nine appearances at the striker's line including a home run.  Unfortunately, there wasn't a blogger in sight at either event, but the following pictures give a sense of two, dare I say it, splendiferous days of baseball.

Thomas "Hawk" Prioli at the striker's line at Wethersfield Cove in Connecticut. Well-played sir! - photo by Kelly Prioli

Ken "Tumbles" Mandel explains the finer points of nineteenth-century baseball to the crowd.  The barrier between "Tumbles" and the spectators is for their safety.  Photo courtesy of the Historical Society of Princeton

Renee "Mango" Marrero with a prodigious blast off the offering from the Diamond State pitcher - photo by Catherine Prioli

Chris "Sideshow" Nunn heads home with a Flemington tally - photo by Catherine Prioli

Scott "Snuffy" Hengst waits at the striker's line under the watchful eye of umpire Ken "Tumbles" Mandel - photo by Catherine Prioli

Jeff "Duke" Schneider keeping score - photo by Catherine Prioli

Chris "Lowball" Lowry delivers the ball to the waiting Diamond State striker