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.[2] 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. Bulletin of The Historical Society of Decatur County, Vol 2, No 43 (May 2, 1970)
  2. Bulletin of The Historical Society of Decatur County, Vol 2, No 43 (May 2, 1970)