A St. Louis Browns Stocking pitcher attempts to throw a strike against a Topeka Western player during the 1860s baseball game Saturday at Twillman Field in Harley Park. The Topeka Westerns won both games against the St. Louis Brown Stockings 9-8 and 8-3. The Boonville Chamber of Commerce sponsored the event, with proceeds going to COCOBA to help defray Cal Ripken travel expenses for out of town/out of state tournament play. (Photo by Chris Bowie)
By Chris Bowie Boonville Daily News The St. Louis Brown Stockings and the Topeka Westerns returned to Twillman Field and Harley Park Saturday for a…