by admin | Aug 5, 2014 | Events
What an exhibition the Silver Stars put on at the Scott-Carver Steam Threshing Show last Sunday. The Stars took apart an under-manned Quickstep team 19-5 and then absolutely thumped a formidable team from Arllington 17-0. The Stars played great defense all day long,...
by admin | Aug 21, 2012 | Historical Findings
The Northfield Silver Stars let a three-ace lead slip through their fingers Saturday (Aug. 18) and lost 14-10 to the Rochester Roosters in a vintage base ball match convened at the Rice County Fairgrounds in Faribault. Wild Bill Johnson hurled four brilliant shut-out...
by admin | Jun 26, 2012 | Events
The St. Croix Base Ball Club was not easy to find in Scandia, but the Silver Stars made them pay for the long commute with an 8-3 victory Saturday at the Hay School Museum. Playing in authentic pasture-like conditions, we grabbed the lead in the fourth stanza with...
by admin | May 16, 2012 | Programs
The Base Ball Champions of Minnesota are back! That is right, everyone’s favorite vintage base ball team, the Northfield Silver Stars have announced their 2012 schedule. Saturday, June 23 — versus St. Croix Base Ball Club in Stillwater. This will be a...
by admin | Sep 10, 2016 | History Blog
The following article invites readers into an imaginary trip back into the early days of Northfield. The time is summer 1876. May your journey feel real and tangible, as though actually stepping backing time. Setting the stage In 1876, Northfield is a community of...