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'''Corkball''' is a "mini-[[baseball]]" game featuring a {{convert|1.6|oz|g|adj=on}} ball, which is stitched and resembles a baseball. The bat has a barrel that measures {{convert|1.5|in|cm}} in diameter. Originally played on the streets and alleys of [[St. Louis, Missouri]] as early as 1890<ref>{{cite news|last=McGuire|first=John M.|url= |
'''Corkball''' is a "mini-[[baseball]]" game featuring a {{convert|1.6|oz|g|adj=on}} ball, which is stitched and resembles a baseball. The bat has a barrel that measures {{convert|1.5|in|cm}} in diameter. Originally played on the streets and alleys of [[St. Louis, Missouri]] as early as 1890<ref>{{cite news|last=McGuire|first=John M.|url= |
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http://corkball.ning.com/notes/A_Love_for_Mutant_Baseball|title=A Love for Mutant Baseball|work=[[St. Louis Post-Dispatch]]|date=August 20, 2000|accessdate=2010-04-30}}</ref>, 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 War|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.<ref>{{cite news|last=Pierce|first=Charles P.|url=http://www.esquire.com/features/the-game/sport-time-forgot-0600|title=The Sport That Time Forgot|work=[[Esquire Magazine]]|date=June 1, 2000|accessdate=2009-08-13}}</ref> |
http://corkball.ning.com/notes/A_Love_for_Mutant_Baseball|title=A Love for Mutant Baseball|work=[[St. Louis Post-Dispatch]]|date=August 20, 2000|accessdate=2010-04-30}}</ref>, 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 War|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.<ref>{{cite news|last=Pierce|first=Charles P.|url=http://www.esquire.com/features/the-game/sport-time-forgot-0600|title=The Sport That Time Forgot|work=[[Esquire Magazine]]|date=June 1, 2000|accessdate=2009-08-13}}</ref> |
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== Game Play == |
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Corkball uses a {{convert|1.6|oz|g|adj=on}} ball, which is stitched and resembles a baseball. The bat has a barrel that measures up to {{convert|1.5|in|cm}} in diameter and a maximum of {{convert|38|in|cm}} long. Playing fields are traditionally {{convert|30|ft|m}} in width and {{convert|250|ft|m}} in length. Different measurements are paced off to determine hits. A batter must hit the ball at least {{convert|15|ft|m}} in order to register a hit. Any hit between {{convert|15|ft|m}} and {{convert|150|ft|m}} is a single, up to {{convert|200|ft|m}} is a double, up to {{convert|250|ft|m}} is a triple and beyond {{convert|250|ft|m}} is a homerun. Measurements can be modified based on available conditions. Baserunning is non existant due to the measured hits. Teams have a minimum of two players (pitcher and catcher) and a maximum of five players on the field at a time. Fielders may wear baseball gloves but are not required to. The catcher must wear a catcher's mask while behind the plate. Pitchers, while on the mound, can not wear a white shirt. Pitching rubber and home plate are the same as used in baseball. |
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== See Also == |
== See Also == |
Revision as of 12:16, 24 June 2010
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Corkball is a "mini-baseball" game featuring a 1.6-ounce (45 g) ball, which is stitched and resembles a baseball. The bat has a barrel that measures 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) in diameter. Originally played on the streets and alleys of St. Louis, Missouri as early as 1890[1], 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.[2]
Game Play
Corkball uses a 1.6-ounce (45 g) ball, which is stitched and resembles a baseball. The bat has a barrel that measures up to 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) in diameter and a maximum of 38 inches (97 cm) long. Playing fields are traditionally 30 feet (9.1 m) in width and 250 feet (76 m) in length. Different measurements are paced off to determine hits. A batter must hit the ball at least 15 feet (4.6 m) in order to register a hit. Any hit between 15 feet (4.6 m) and 150 feet (46 m) is a single, up to 200 feet (61 m) is a double, up to 250 feet (76 m) is a triple and beyond 250 feet (76 m) is a homerun. Measurements can be modified based on available conditions. Baserunning is non existant due to the measured hits. Teams have a minimum of two players (pitcher and catcher) and a maximum of five players on the field at a time. Fielders may wear baseball gloves but are not required to. The catcher must wear a catcher's mask while behind the plate. Pitchers, while on the mound, can not wear a white shirt. Pitching rubber and home plate are the same as used in baseball.
See Also
References
- ^ McGuire, John M. (August 20, 2000). "A Love for Mutant Baseball". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved 2010-04-30.
- ^ Pierce, Charles P. (June 1, 2000). "The Sport That Time Forgot". Esquire Magazine. Retrieved 2009-08-13.
- Frese, Rick (2007-08-31). "A St. Louis Favorite, Corkball Still Draws Players". South County Times. Retrieved 2008-04-24.
- "History of Corkball". Sportsman's Corkball Club. Retrieved 2008-04-24.
- Gordon, Jeff (1994-06-06). "Still-Cagey Veterans - Corkball, A St. Louis Tradition, Passes Across Generations". St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
External links
- "Corkball Ning Social Network". Retrieved 2009-08-13.
- "Official Markwort Site (only manufacturer of Corkball equipment)". Retrieved 2009-08-13.