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COUNTDOWN TO THE OPENING HURL OF 2012!


 

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         The Granger Gazette     

 
 

July 4, 1867

 
 



THERE ARE 7 HOME MATCHES IN 2012! At all matches at Van Hoosen Farm, guests can enjoy a complimentary hot dog and are welcome to bring a dish/chips/drinks to pass and join the clubs for a post game meal.
May 26 - vs. Port Huron Welkins at Halbach Field (Greater Rochester Heritage Days)
June 16 - vs. Detroit Early Risers at Van Hoosen Farm
June 21 - vs. Royal Oak Wahoos at Van Hoosen Farm (FIRST WEEKNIGHT GAME!)
July 28 - vs. Wyandotte Stars at Van Hoosen Farm
August 11 - vs. Union (MN) BBC at Van Hoosen Farm
August 25 - vs. Saginaw Old Golds at Van Hoosen Farm
September 1 - vs. Union (MI) BBC at Van Hoosen Farm

150 years ago, this country was embroiled in a Civil War. Look HERE to see what happened 150 years ago today.

 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

 




The Rochester Grangers home field is located on the grounds of the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm. To get a list of programs and events (Including Granger home games), just click on their logo.

 

 

For directions to Van Hoosen Farm, simply enter your address in the box below.

 

The Rochester Grangers are proud members of the
Vintage Base Ball Association!


 


 

BASEBALL UPDATES!
 

 


 

 
A Pitch in Time is the story about a boy who goes back in time and plays base ball with the Rochester Grangers! Click on the book to find out more!
 


Would you like the Rochester Grangers to come to your  school, festival or other special event? Contact Harlan "General" Worden for information!


 

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In our travels to Mackinac, we have played against former Detroit Tiger greats Bill Freehan and John Hiller! Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm also attended one of the matches!
 


 

   
The Hills Bar & Grille and Antoniou's Towne Square Pizza are proud sponsors of the Rochester Grangers! If you would like to sponsor the Grangers, contact Patrick "Barnraiser" McKay



Then you're going to need to know some of the terms the Grangers use from the 1860's.

Current Term  

  1860's
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Batter Striker
Pitcher Hurler
Catcher Behind
Run! Leg It!
Score a Run Tally an Ace
Fan Crank
Hurray! Huzzah!
Ground Ball Daisy Cutter
Out Dead
Error Muff
Ball Player Ballist


The Rochester Grangers are proud sponsors of The Miracle League of Michigan. The Miracle League is a charitable organization that provides children with mental and/or physical challenges an opportunity to play baseball as a team member in an organized league. For more information, click on their logo.

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