Play Ball!

Colonial Games and America's National Pastime


  • Divested of their hats and coats, players hit the field.

  • Cash Arehart sprints to safety.

  • Bowler Peter Stinley sets the ball on its path.

  • Cricket's wickets are a simple symbol of the famed game.

  • Bill Rose, Cash Arehart, Frank Megargee, and Rick Gilliland pass an afternoon in sport.

  • Batsman Frank Megargee scores a run.

  • Relaxing at camp, Dale Smoot and Justin Chapman prepare to play.

  • Ron Carnegie plans his pitch.
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