Honor ‘Smoky Joe,’ aid history
Published: August 26, 2010
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On Sept. 18, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Little League Field on Milford’s east side, the Pike County Historical Society (PCHS) will once again host “23 for History,” a marathon softball game open to any and all who are willing to participate.
Join Pike County’s finest ball players for a fun-filled day playing America’s favorite pastime. PCHS supplies the refreshments, and trophies are awarded for outstanding play in many categories, including most home runs and most valuable players.
The event is held in honor of Smoky Joe Wood, the pitching sensation and all-around great player who hailed from Shohola. Joe pitched for several years for the Boston Red Sox, gaining the title “smoky” for the velocity of his fastball. When his pitching arm failed him in the latter years of his career, he took to the outfield and became a solid fielder and batter for the Cleveland Indians, thus showing his all-around ball-playing prowess. Joe was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing in Pike County. He also enjoyed a cold beer at his favorite haunt, Rohmans Inn of Shohola.
To support this event and raise much-needed dollars for the historical society, PCHS offers individuals or businesses sponsorship opportunities.
Sponsoring an inning costs $50. During your inning, PCHS will make several references to the sponsor during live “play by play.” PCHS will accept copy written by the sponsor, or sponsors may choose to simply rely on the announcers to talk up the business. All proceeds benefit the Pike County Historical Society. Send your donation to Pike County Historical Society, P.O. Box 915, Milford 18337. Call (570) 296-8126, e-mail pikemuse@ptd.net.
