Millhousen Baseball Team

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The town's first official baseball team (that traveled with uniforms) began in the early 1910's. Nearby rivals included Napoleon, Osgood, Greensburg, Smyrna, New Point, and Sardinia.[1] The diamond was located on the Ben Feldman farm (same site as the Barney Hardebeck Mansion).

Historical Society of Decatur County Bulletin[1]
Millhousen Baseball Team.jpg
Usual Lineup
Name Position
George Feldman LF
Lawrence Blankman RF
Alvin Feldman C
Clem Scheidler 3B
John Witkemper CF
Dave Fry SS
Matt Scheidler 2B
Louis Blankman P
Others Involved
Name Role
George Feldman Manager
Dr. Glass Umpire
Henry Meier Scorekeeper
Mr. Idelwine Hack Driver
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bulletin of The Historical Society of Decatur County, Vol 2, No 43 (May 2, 1970)