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Frogs Tie in Regulation, Lose in Extras
Brooklyn, MI - The Frogs overcame a large deficit to take a late lead in a match against the Walker Wheels of Brooklyn, Michigan, on August 28th. The Wheels rallied to tie the score at 15 in the top of the ninth, and the Frogs were unable to push across the winning talley in the bottom half of the frame. The captains agreed to play an extra inning, which resulted in the Wheels emerging victorius, 20 to 6. Reported by Rick Fuchs, September 2nd, 20
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"Futuristic" Lah De Dahs Blast Frogs
Dearborn, MI - In a sign of things to come, the Lah De Dahs of Greenfield Village, an 1867 base ball club, ran all over the Great Black Swamp Frogs in a match played by the rules of 1867 on Saturday, August 20. The Lah De Dahs, utilizing the futuristic concept of "stealing" a base even when there is no muff by the catcher, frequently advanced on the base paths, despite the best efforts of the Frogs' behinds. The Frogs were unable to adapt to this rule, and were therefore took a much slower path around the bases. Among the bright points for the Frogs was a "home run" by "Hoot" Sarosh in the first inning which also allowed his brother "Cyclone" to score. Reported by Rick Fuchs, August 22nd, 2011
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Frogs Split a Pair Again, This Time in Chargrin Falls
Chagrin Falls, OH - The Great Black Swamp Frogs traveled to Chagrin Falls, Ohio, for a pair of matches against the Forest City Base Ball Club. Unsound defense again haunted the Frogs in the opening game as the Forest Citys prevailed by a score of 8 to 5. The second game was played by the rules of 1867, when balls caught on the bound in fair territory were no longer considered an out. The Forest City Club raced to an early lead, talleying five times in each of the first two innings in building up a double-digit lead over the boys from Sylvania. The Frogs bats awoke in the second inning, narrowing the gap to ten to four. Eight aces in the fifth inning put the Frogs ahead for good, and they held on to beat the Forest Citys by a score of 14 to 13. Reported by Rick Fuchs, August 11th, 2011
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Frogs Split a Pair at First Sauder Cup
Archbold, OH - The inaugural Sauder Village Vintage Base Ball Tournament was held on July 30th, 2011, matching the Ohio Village Muffins, the Spiegel Grove Squires, and the Great Black Swamp Frogs against one another. A rough start to the first match doomed the Frogs as they fell 6 to 4 to the Squires. The Frogs bounced back with a rousing victory over the Muffins by a score of 5 to 3. The Squires took the final match of the day against the Muffins, and were declared the first Sauder Cup champions. Reported by Rick Fuchs, August 1st, 2011
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Actives Sweep Season Series Over Frogs
Toledo, OH - The Great Black Swamp Frogs faced the visiting Woodstock Actives at Wildwood Metropark on Independence Day. The two clubs matched one another ace for ace early in the game, but the Actives slowly pulled away in the later innings to top the Frogs 9 to 5, giving them a season sweep of the Frogs. The two clubs will meet up again on Canada Day (July 1st) in 2012. Frogs Flounder Fielding, Fall by Fourteen on Foreign Field
Woodstock, Ontario - The Great Black Swamp Frogs traveled north of the border to meet the Woodstock Actives in Victoria Park for a Canada Day match on July 1st. Unfortunately, although the Frogs rememebered to pack their bats, they left their fielding skills in the United States. Their misadventures in the field resulted in the Actives crushing the Frogs by a score of 18 to 4. Reported by Rick Fuchs, July 6th, 2011 |
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Frogs Finish Mayor's Cup With Winning Record
Upper Sandusky, OH - High daily temperatures were not enough to deter the local ballists, as the Frogs played three seven-inning matches on Saturday on the first day of the Mayor's Cup Tournamenent in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. In the opener, the Frogs lost a close one to the Cincinnati Buckeyes by a score of 6 to 5. The Frogs then recovered to score 7 tallies to only 3 for the 1869 Red Stockings. A three-run, "walk-off" home run by Darius "Hoot" Sarosh capped a Frogs' comeback in the final match of the day, as the Frogs topped the Mansfield Independents by a score of 7 to 6. After the day's matches, a fine dinner was provided by the host club, the Wyandot Ghost Riders Base Ball Club. Sunday's matches were determined by teams' records from Day 1. The Frogs, Buckeyes, and Independents had identical records of 2 wins and 1 loss, and therefore were placed in the same pool on Day 2. In the first match of the day, the Buckeyes topped the Independents in a close match. The Frogs then opened against the Buckeyes for the second cosecutive day, but showed little defensive aptitude in the rematch. The final score showed the Buckeyes doubling up the Frogs 18 to 9 in nine innings. After the lopsided defeat to the Buckeyes, the Frogs flashed superior defensive skills and rebounded to shut out the Independents by a score of 2 to 0 in a seven-inning match. Reported by Rick Fuchs, June 7th, 2011 |
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First Match of 2011 Cancelled Due to Rain
Fremont, OH - The persistent rains in Northwest Ohio caused Spiegel Grove to live up to its name. The estate of President Hayes was named for the large puddles of rainwater that collected under the trees following a storm. "Spiegel" is the German word for "mirror", and an appropriate way to refer to the reflections seen in the placid pools of water. While the watery conditions were ideal for the amphibeous Frogs, the Squires are less adapted the the swampy conditions, and the grove was determined to be unfit for play. The Squires and the Frogs will attempt to match up on two later dates this summer. Reported by Rick Fuchs, May 15th, 2011 |
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Frogs End 2010 Season With Loss
Royal Oak, MI- The Wahoo BBC hosted the Frogs on September 25th, 2010, at Starr-Jaycee Park in Royal Oak, Michigan. The Wahoos were better prepared than the undermanned Frogs' club, and that was reflected in the final score as the Wahoos talleyed 22 aces to the Frogs' nine. With the season ending loss, the Frogs finished the 2010 campaign with 11 wins and 10 losses. Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total Aces Frogs 1 3 1 0 0 0 1 1 2 9 Wahoos 6 0 4 4 0 1 0 3 4 22 Reported by Rick Fuchs, November 2, 2010 |
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Frogs Top Stars, Avenge Early Season Loss
Toledo, OH - The Frogs hosted a rematch with the Wyandotte Stars of Wyandotte, MI, at Wildwood Metropark on Sunday, September 12, 2010. The Stars had drubbed the Frogs in the first meeting of the year in Wyandotte. This time, the Frogs triumphed, topping the Wyandotte club by a score of five aces tallyed to one. The Frogs' strikers were led by Cyrus "Cyclone" Sarosh, who talleyed two aces on the day. Other Frogs touching the plate were Brandon "Lightning" Monaghan and Jeff "Wrong Way" Rice. "Wrong Way" talleyed after striking well and reaching base, and again as a pinch runner for Read "Steamboat" Backus. Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total Aces Frogs 1 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 5 Stars 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Reported by Rick Fuchs, September 15, 2010 |
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Frogs Split Pair With NY Mutuals
Oneonta, NY - The Frogs played a pair of matches against the New York Mutual at Damaschke Field in Oneonta, NY. The first match was played by the Rules of 1860, and the Frogs topped the Mutuals by a score of nine aces to eight in dramatic fashion, talleying the final two aces in the bottom of the ninth inning.. The second match was played by the Rules of 1864. The Mutuals ran all over the Frogs and won by a score of seven to three. More story will follow when received at the telegraph office. Reported by Rick
Fuchs, August 10, 2010
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Sylvania Cup News - Three Teams Finish With Two Wins;
Frogs Declared Tourney Champs By Run Differential! Sylvania, OH - Stories will follow when received at the telegraph office. 10:00 am Matches: Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total Aces Millers 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 Frogs 0 0 2 0 0 2 4 8 Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total Aces Old Golds 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 4 Crossing Rails 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Noon Matches: Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total Aces Crossing Rails 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Frogs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total Aces Old Golds 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 Millers 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2:00 pm Matches: Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total Aces Old Golds 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Frogs 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total Aces Crossing Rails 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 4 Millers 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Final Results: Team Wins Losses Aces For Aces Against Frogs 2 1 12 3 Crossing Rails 2 1 5 5 Old Golds 2 1 6 5 Millers 0 3 4 14 Skills Competitions Swiftest Runner 1. 16.31 sec., Tyler "Junior" James, Great Black Swamp Frogs 2. 16.50 sec., Mark Brigham, Crossing Rails of Alliance 3. 16.82 sec., "Shank" Miller, Bonneyville Millers Farthest Throw 1. 241 feet, Cyrus "Cyclone" Sarosh, Great Black Swamp Frogs 2. 231 feet, Aaron Brid, Crossing Rails of Alliance 3. 223 feet, Anson Gross, Crossing Rails of Alliance Most Fly Balls Caught 1. 13 - Jason "Grits" Stacy, Bonneyville Millers, a new tournament record Reported by Rick Fuchs, June 13, 2010 |
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Frogs Battered Again in 1867
Rochester Hills, MI - Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total Aces Grangers 2 7 4 1 3 0 2 9 1 29 Frogs 3 0 1 0 0 2 3 0 2 11 Reported by Rick Fuchs, May 26, 2010 |
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Wyandotte Stars Run Over Frogs
Wyandotte, MI - The Frogs crossed the Michigan border and a vintage timeline on Saturday, May 15, 2010, when they traveled to Wyandotte, Michigan, to play the Wyandotte Stars club. The Stars play by the rules of 1867, and the heavily depleted Frogs club had trouble making the adjustment. Despite tallying six aces in the second inning and five in the fourth, the Frogs were unable to match the relentless assault of the Wyandotte strikers. The final score was 29 to 17 in favor of the Stars. The Frogs' strikers were led by Jeremy "Professor" Potter, who talleyed four aces on the day. Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total Aces Frogs 0 6 0 5 2 0 2 2 0 17 Stars 5 0 10 1 3 0 6 4 - 29 Reported by Rick Fuchs, May 20, 2010
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Frogs Open 20th Season by Taking Pair From Inmates
Toledo, OH - The Sylvania Great Black Swamp Frogs team opened its 20th season of vintage competition on Sunday, May the Second, by defeating a much-improved nine from Wood County, the Infirmary Inmates. In the first contest, the Frogs tallied eightaces to the Inmates' one. In the second contest, the Frogs kept the Wood County nine off the scoreboard while talling five aces of their own. Darius "Hoot" Sarosh was the big striker of the day, tallying four bases on one hit into the woods, and three sacks on another strike. The Frogs welcomed back Dan "Money" Close and Rob "Hammer" Rudski, each who missed the majority of last season. Both players played fine defense at the corners of the infield, helping preserve the Frogs' victories. Defensively, the Frogs were also aided by Jeff "Wrong Way" Rice and Craig "Duke" Sneider behind the plate. Both made fine plays on foul tics. Cyrus "Cyclone" Sarosh also aided the Forgs with his blazing speed, running down several fly balls in the outfield. Match 1: Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total Aces Inmates 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Frogs 0 6 1 0 0 1 - 8 Match 2: Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total Aces Inmates 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Frogs 0 1 1 2 0 1 - 5 Reported by Jeremy Potter, May 4, 2010
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Long Awaited Updates to Site!
Sylvania, OH - After months of inactivity, the Frogs' website has finally been updated. The Frogs are now getting ready for the 2010 season. The tentative schedule for 2010 has been posted on the "Schedule" page. Updated January 15, 2010
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Frogs Club Undefeated at Ohio Cup
Columbus, OH - On the fifth of September, the Great Black Swamp Frog traveled to our state's capital to participate in the playing of the 18th Ohio Cup matches. Nineteen base ball clubs were well-represented at the annual festival, with teams traveling from seven different states and territories. The Frogs have made the annual pilgrimage for all eighteen of the festivals, a feat only the host Ohio Village Muffins can match. At the end of the day, the Frogs were able to exit the city holding their heads aloft, having won two matches and tying a third. The Frogs matched up well with the St. Louis Unions Base Ball Club of Missouri, and were fortunate to tally three aces in their final at-bat of the contest. The final tally was six aces for the Frogs against five aces for the Unions. The Frogs next matched up against the Perfectos of the same St. Louis, Missouri, and won an exciting affair, tallying the winning ace again in the final at-bat for a four to three outcome. The Frogs finished the afternoon of perambulatory pleasure, tying the Altoona, Pennsylvania, Mountain Stars with eight aces each. The Frogs were led by Brad "Doc" James, Craig "Cat" Stough, and newcomer Joel "Crash" Crozier, each reaching base safely five times on the afternoon. The three men also tallied a combined seven aces for the Frogs, with James receiving four of them. Chris "Peach" Pitman and Tyler "Junior" James also struck well for the Frogs, each reaching safely four times. The day was not without its tribulations, however, as Frog center fielder Cyrus "Cylcone" Sarosh fielded a well-struck fly off a Unions batsman with the result being a fractured finger. He was unavailable the rest of the afternoon. The Frogs will travel to Northville, Michigan, on the Friday evening of September the eighteenth to play the Eclipse Base Ball Club as part of Northville's annual Victorian Festival. The match starts approximately at seven of the clock in at Ford Field. The match will be played by the aid of candlepower. Match #1, Capitoline Field Inning 1 2 3 Total Aces St. Louis Unions 2 3 0 5 Frogs 0 3 3 6 Match #2, Muffin Meadow Inning 1 2 3 4 5 Total Aces Frogs 3 0 0 0 1 4 St. Louis Perfectos 2 0 1 0 0 3 Match #3, Elysian Field Inning 1 2 3 4 Total Aces Frogs 0 4 1 3 8 Altoona Mountain Stars 1 0 5 2 8 Reported by Jeremy Potter, September 13,
2009
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Frogs Bow Out of Forks of the
Wabash Festival
Sylvania, OH - Due to scheduling conflicts for the Frogs' players, the Frogs have been forced to cancel their appearance at the Forks of the Wabash Festival on Saturday, September 26, 2009. Reported by Rick Fuchs, September 10, 2009
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Frogs Top Muffins In the Meadow
Archbold, OH - Game description to follow. Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total Aces Frogs 2 0 3 7 4 1 5 1 2 25 Muffins 6 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 12 August 29, 2009
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West Unity Athletics Outhustle Frogs
West Unity, OH - To celebrate 175 of their community, the West Unity Athletics schooled the Great Black Swamp Frogs in hitting and fielding. Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total Aces Frogs 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 Athletics 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 4 0 8 |
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Ohio Cup Schedule Posted
Toledo, OH - The schedule for the 2009 Ohio Cup base ball festival has been posted, and the schedule page has been updated. The Frogs will be playing the St. Louis Unions of Missouri, the St. Louis Perfectos (also from Missouri), and the Altoona Mountain Stars from Pennsylvania. Reported by Rick
Fuchs - August 16, 2009
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Frogs' "Irregulars" Top Wily Wahoos
Toledo, OH - Despite fielding only seven regulars, the Great Black Swamp Frogs got back on the winning track on Sunday, July 25th, in a match agains the Wahoo Base Ball Club of Royal Oak, Michigan. Final tally - the Frogs recorded fifteen aces to the Wahoos' nine aces. A large and appreciative crowd of cranks was on hand to witness the Frogs' victory under threatening skies. The field was certainly tilted in the Frogs' favor (both literally and figuratively) as the Frogs played their annual match at the Toledo Lutheran Home, on a severely sloped playing surface. Fortunately, the workers had oxygen tanks available for the Frogs' players that had trouble running uphill toward home plate. The Frogs were led by Rick "Sparky" Fuchs, who reached the sacks five times, tallying a pair of aces. Jeremy "Professor" Potter and Brad "Streetcar" Pfeiffer each struck safely four times. The team used two irregulars to fill out the roster against the Wahoos, and both players admirably held their own against the club from Michigan. Cory "the Beast" James - the behind for the Frogs - made his Frogs' debut by striking safely twice and tallying an ace. Young Eric "Fleetfoot" Kutchenriter debuted for the Frogs at just ten years of age, but the right fielder played a strong match, striking safely once and making two fine plays in the field. The Frogs will now hop on the stagecoach and head to West Unity, Ohio, for a match against the West Unity Athletics on August the twenty-third. Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total Aces Wahoos 1 1 3 0 0 0 3 1 0 9 Frogs 2 0 2 3 3 3 2 0 0 15 Reported by Jeremy
Potter - August 10, 2009
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Frogs Outlast Weary Ghostriders
Napoleon, OH - Details to follow upon receipt from the telegraph office. Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total Aces Ghostriders 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Frogs 1 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 - 6 |
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Frogs Drop Pair of Holiday Matches to Woodstock Actives
Toledo, OH - Continuing a seventeen-year tradition, members of the Great Black Swamp Frogs traveled to Ontario on Canada day to play their good friends from Woodstock, then hosted the Actives on July 4th in a return match at Wildwood Park. Unfortunately , the Actives proved to be too much for the Frogs on both days, as the Canadians defeated their sister city's team by 12-7 and 6-4 scores. The victories allowed the Actives to keep the Sister City Cup in their possession. Tyler "Junior" James struck safely six times in nine attempts during the two games. He also tallied twice for the Frogs. Darius "Hoot" Sarosh Struck safely six times as well. He also tallied three times. "Read "Steamboat" Backus celebrated his 75th birthday by striking safely twice in each game. The Frogs will attempt to get back on the winning side of the marker when they play the Wyandot Ghostriders in a match on Sunday, July 19th at the Lutheran home in Napoleon. July 4, 2009 (Independence Day) at Wildwood Metropark, Toledo, Ohio Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total Aces Actives 1 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 6 Frogs 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 July 1, 2009 (Canada Day) at Victoria Park, Woodstock, Ontario Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total Aces Frogs 1 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 1 7 Actives 0 2 3 4 2 1 0 0 - 12 |
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Saginaw Old Golds Declared Winners of 2009 Sylvania Cup,
Host Frogs Winless Sylvania, OH - Details to follow upon receipt from the telegraph office. Match 1, Field 1 Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total Aces Frogs 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Old Golds 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 Match 2, Field 1 Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total Aces Frogs 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 4 Eclipse 0 0 0 0 3 3 - 6 Match 3, Field 1 Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total Aces Frogs 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Forest Citys 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Match 1, Field 2 Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 Total Aces Forest Citys 0 2 6 2 1 - 11 Eclipse 2 0 0 1 3 0 6 Match 2, Field 2 Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total Aces Forest Citys 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Old Golds 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 4 Match 3, Field 2 Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total Aces Eclipse 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 Old Golds 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 Skills Competition Results: Swiftest Runner: Toby "Scoops" Larkin, Saginaw Old Golds, 16.94 seconds Farthest Throw: Toby "Scoops" Larkin, Saginaw Old Golds, 252 feet Most Fly Balls Caught: Toby "Scoops" Larkin, Saginaw Old Golds, 5 |
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Frogs Sweep Silas Cup Matches,
Declared Tournament Co-Champions Grand Rapids, MI - Details to follow upon receipt from the telegraph office. Match 1 Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Total Aces Frogs 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 4 8 Ghostriders 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 4 Match 2 Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total Aces Cubs 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 Frogs 1 5 1 2 0 0 - 9 Match 3 Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total Aces Pioneers 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 Frogs 4 0 2 3 4 0 - 13   |
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Squires
Break Out Heavy Timber, "Swamp" Frogs
Fremont, Ohio - On Saturday last, the Great Black Swamp Frog Base Ball Club of Sylvania, Ohio traveled southeast to match up against the Squires of Spiegel Grove. The playing conditions in Spiegel Grove should have been well-suited to the Frogs, as much of the playing field was a swampy mass. Unfortunately for the visitors, they did not play well enough in their surroundings, falling to the Squires by a score of 17 aces for the Frogs to 28 aces for the Squires. The Frogs started the match well, taking a lead of 9 aces to three before six hands for either side could be retired. However, the Squires were able to find the large assortment of trees in the outfield in latre innings, becoming very adept at placing their hits into these trees. The Frogs' struck well in the final three innings, but thier attempted rally proved to be futile. Cyrus "Cyclone" Sarosh crossed home plate four times for the Frogs, while striking safely five times. Chris "Peach" Pitman and Jeff "Boiler" Smith each struck safely five times, as well. A special thanks to Jay "Barnyard" Barnier for keeping the Frogs' tallies in the match. The Frogs wil head to Grand Rapids, Michigan on June 6 to play three matches at Riverside Park in the SIlas K. Pierce Memorial Cup. The linescore is as follows: Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total Aces Squires 4 0 7 1 3 0 3 4 6 28 Frogs 4 5 3 0 0 1 0 4 0 17 Reported
by Jeremy Potter - June 5, 2009
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Frogs Send
Inmates To Defeat
Bowling Green, Ohio - On a splendid Sunday afternoon in the southern end of the Great Black Swamp, the Frogs' base ball club of Sylvania, Ohio, matched up against the Wood County Infirmary Inmates in the only competition of the season between the two clubs. The Frogs proved their mettle against their friends from the south, beating the Inmates by a score of nineteen to two. The ballists of Sylvania struck well all afternoon, and played a good defensive game to back up their striking prowess. Jeremy "Professor" Potter, Mike "Dutch" Holland and Matt "Flash" Meehan gave the Frogs an early lead in the contest, scoring three times in the first inning before three hands could be retired. A certain highlight for the Frogs was the third inning, as the strikers scored three runs with out the aid of a ball hit to the outfielders. As in the inaugural game of the season, Mr. Meehan struck well, reaching base safely four times and tallying four times, as well. Darius "Hoot" Sarosh, elder brother of Cyrus "Cyclone" Sarosh, made his first-ever appearance with the Frogs a grand one, reaching the sacks safely all five times in the game. Read "Steamboat" Backus started the game at the pitcher's plate, marking nineteen consecutive years of playing for the Frogs. He hurled well for the Frogs all game. The Great Black Swamp Frogs will next hitch up their wagons on the 30th of May to make the long trip to Fremont, where they will engage in what is sure to be a spirited match against the Spiegel Grove Squires. Rumor has it the Frogs have a secret weapon to help win the game - a two-man saw to cut down the numerous trees that dot the playing field. The linescore is as follows: Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total Aces Frogs 3 0 3 5 6 0 1 1 0 19 Inmates 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Reported by Jeremy Potter -
May 17, 2009
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May 3, 2009 - Frogs Win
Season Opener
Toledo, Ohio - The inauguration of the Great Black Swamp Frogs Base Ball Club of Sylvania, Ohio's nineteenth season of play began in grand fashion as the club took on their friends from Wyandotte, Michigan, on Sunday, May Third at Wildwood Metropark in Toledo. In just their second full season of play, the Stars gave the Frogs a spirited match on a glorious Sunday afternoon which was perfect for any outdoor perambulation. Fortunately for the Sylvania club, its ballists struck well and played a strong match in the field, proving to be the better of the two clubs on this day. The Frogs tallied a grand total of eight aces to the Stars one ace for their first victory of the season. Dan "Money" Close led the Frogs with the bat, striking safely three times on the afternoon. Money's final at-bat was the grandest, as he struck a ball into the wood beyond right field. The Frogs' newest player, Matt Meehan, tallied two aces for his new club. He proved his daring on the base paths as well, swiping two bags. Mike "General" Mills continued the fine play he has demonstrated for years as a Frog, striking safely four times in four at-bats. Chris "Peach" Pitman and Brad "Streetcar" Pfeiffer struck safely three times as well for the Sylvania Club. The linescore is as follows: Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total Aces Stars 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Frogs 4 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 8 Reported by Jeremy Potter
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9, 2009 - 2009 Schedule almost set The Frogs' 2009 preseason banquet was held last night at the Real Seafood Company in Toledo, Ohio, with ten players attending. Topics of discussion included:
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