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Step back in time on Saturday, June 17, and take in an afternoon of America’s pastime in accordance with 1860s rules and uniforms. The Vintage Baseball Festival will begin at noon and features three old-school baseball games played by three local teams. Game one begins at noon and features the Springfield Long Nine versus the Alton Giants. Game two is scheduled for approximately 1:30 p.m., and features the Alton Giants versus the Lafayette Square Cyclones. The final game of the day is slated for 3 p.m., and features the Lafayette Square Cyclones versus the Springfield Long Nine. Admission to all games is free and open to the public, and food will be available for purchase on site courtesy of the Jacksonville Dream Center Foundation. Questions about the Vintage Baseball festival and requests for more information may be directed to Todd at [email protected] or 953-0744.

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