The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

Cork Ball

Bat--broom stick
Ball--thermos bottle cork wrapped in tape
Two people played: one batter, one pitcher
Specific distance gave a sinigle, longer distance a double, etc.
Pitcher caught ball--automatic out
Out--one strike or fly caught
Three outs an inning
Play nine innings
Object of the game is to outscore the opponent

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE