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Corkball is a game related to baseball.
St. Louis is also one of the few cities in the country that plays host to local Corkball leagues. Corkball is a "mini-baseball" game featuring a 1.6 oz. ball and bat with a barrel that measures just 1.5". Corkball is St. Louis's classic baseball game. Originally played on the streets and alleys of St. Louis in the early 1900s, today the game has leagues formed around the country as a result of St. Louis servicemen introducing the game to their buddies during World War II and the Korean conflict. It has many of the features of baseball, yet can be played in a very small area because there is no base-running.
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[edit] References
- Pierce, Charles P.. "The Sport That Time Forgot", Esquire, 2000-06-01. Retrieved on 2008-04-24.
- Frese, Rick. "A St. Louis Favorite, Corkball Still Draws Players", South County Times, 2007-08-31. Retrieved on 2008-04-24.
- History of Corkball. Sportsman's Corkball Club. Retrieved on 2008-04-24.
[edit] External Links
- Markwort Sporting Goods Company - Corkball info and rules
- Sportman's Corkball Club
- Gateway Corkball League
- South Saint Louis Corkball Club
- East County Corkball League
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