Two New Jersey "farm teams" will take to the field on Saturday, June 23, when the Mercer County Park Commission hosts its 23rd Annual Old Time Baseball Game.

The match-up features the Howell Farm Hogs vs. the Jersey Bulls, teams that play according to the rules that governed baseball in those early days when bats were made of axe handles and wagon tongues, and when pitchers (called "throwers") could be fined for delivering unhittable balls. The public is invited to watch or play in the game, which is scheduled for 1:30pm, at Howell Living History Farm. Rules will be taught to prospective players during an ongoing practice period beginning at 11:00am.

In the overall competition, which began in 1988, the Bulls are ahead two games, with a record of 12 wins and 10 losses. There was no game in 1999 due to players being needed to bring in a crop of hay.

Children's craft program: Rag Baseball
On a walk-in basis (Groups of eight or more must pre-register)
Time: 11:00am to 3:00pm
Approximate time to complete project: 20 minutes
Materials fee: $2.00