A 65‑year‑old columnist and vintage baseball enthusiast is gearing up for a rare appearance at the National Baseball Congress World Series, where his team, the Old Cowtown Bull Dozers, will square off against the Red Stockings in a historic exhibition game.
The contest is part of the Baseball Round the Clock tournament, a marathon of eleven games that will unfold over thirty‑three consecutive hours, drawing fans from across the region to witness a living piece of baseball history.
What sets this matchup apart is its dedication to authenticity: the squads are modeled on clubs that roamed Wichita in the 1860s and 1870s, their uniforms painstakingly reproduced from period photographs, and the rules strictly follow the 1870s code, which defines outs and foul balls differently from today’s game.
Gloves, once considered unmanly in that era, are a modern concession; the author admits to wearing one only to avoid injury while still honoring the spirit of the sport.
Beyond the game, the team will host a booth on opening night, offering visitors a chance to learn about the museum’s historic collection and to meet the players who bring the past to life.