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Curly

It is with great sadness that we pass on the news of the passing of a former member of the Eclipse Base Ball Club of Northville.  Jim “Curly” Trick played five seasons for the Eclipse from 2008 through 2012 and always brought

Just Kidding

After walking through town meeting and greeting the many cranks that would attend and support them on the grassy field, the clubs from Royal Oak and Northville met once again at Ford Field on the day we celebrate this great country’s independence.

Father knows best

The Eclipse continued the young 2018 season much like they started it a few weeks back with aggressive striking and competent fielding.  A somewhat overbearing heat stretched across the green diamond and quickly tested the stamina of the ballists on both sides. 

Down by the River

Antietam.  Bull Run.  Fort Sumter. Another notable historical battle was added to the list during Civil War Days at Fort Wayne.  Nestled along the Detroit River, the Early Risers hosted the Eclipse Base Ball Club of Northville on a humid June afternoon.  Recent

Silver Ball Weekend

The Eclipse packed their belongings and headed east to showcase their talented club against some of the finer clubs in America’s northeast.  This by invitation only tournament allows ballists from Northville to meet, watch and play other talented gentlemen in this game of