Community SportsJune 16, 2013

Former Capahas baseball players gather for a reunion game Sunday, June 16 at Capaha Field. Jess Bolen is in his 47th year as manager of the team that was formed in 1894.

Paul Kitchen, left, talks with Capahas manager Jess Bolen as Terry Kitchen, center, listens before the Capahas reunion game.
Paul Kitchen, left, talks with Capahas manager Jess Bolen as Terry Kitchen, center, listens before the Capahas reunion game.
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Rick Wieser, left, and Darrick Smith, right, get ready to coach their teams at the Capahas reunion game on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Capaha Field.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Rick Wieser, left, and Darrick Smith, right, get ready to coach their teams at the Capahas reunion game on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Capaha Field.
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Rick Wieser, left, talks with his team before the Capahas reunion game on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Capaha Field.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Rick Wieser, left, talks with his team before the Capahas reunion game on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Capaha Field.
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Darrick Smith, right, talks with his team before the Capahas reunion game on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Capaha Field.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Darrick Smith, right, talks with his team before the Capahas reunion game on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Capaha Field.
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Three generations of Capahas baseball players, Kevin Ford, left, Josh Ford and Walter "Doc" Ford, pose for a photo before the Capahas reunion game on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Capaha Field.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Three generations of Capahas baseball players, Kevin Ford, left, Josh Ford and Walter "Doc" Ford, pose for a photo before the Capahas reunion game on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Capaha Field.
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Jackie Baugher, left, and Chris Janet pose for a photo before the Capahas reunion game on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Capaha Field.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackie Baugher, left, and Chris Janet pose for a photo before the Capahas reunion game on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Capaha Field.
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Dave Winder, left, and Mark Winder pose for a photo before the Capahas reunion game on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Capaha Field.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Dave Winder, left, and Mark Winder pose for a photo before the Capahas reunion game on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Capaha Field.
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Bob Nations, left, and Howard Magee pose for a photo before the Capahas reunion game on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Capaha Field.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Bob Nations, left, and Howard Magee pose for a photo before the Capahas reunion game on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Capaha Field.
Former Capahas players pose for a photo before their reunion game Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Capaha Field. From left, front row: Stan Skakalski, Howard Magee, Dustin McKinnis, Tom Bolen, Dave Winder, Rick Wieser, Roger Williams, Darrick Smith, Rick Chastain, Mark Winder, Dan Marcum; back row: Bob Nations, Don Hopper, Gary Wren, Terry Kitchen, Jerry Wolsey, Lanson DeBrock, Chad Bogenpohl, Paul Kitchen, Bill Bohnert, Chris Janet, Tim Ellis, David Gross, Scott Wachter, Jackie Baugher, Steve Volkerding, Bruce Qualls, Larry Kitchen.
Former Capahas players pose for a photo before their reunion game Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Capaha Field. From left, front row: Stan Skakalski, Howard Magee, Dustin McKinnis, Tom Bolen, Dave Winder, Rick Wieser, Roger Williams, Darrick Smith, Rick Chastain, Mark Winder, Dan Marcum; back row: Bob Nations, Don Hopper, Gary Wren, Terry Kitchen, Jerry Wolsey, Lanson DeBrock, Chad Bogenpohl, Paul Kitchen, Bill Bohnert, Chris Janet, Tim Ellis, David Gross, Scott Wachter, Jackie Baugher, Steve Volkerding, Bruce Qualls, Larry Kitchen.
Kailey Weber, a patient at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, throws the ceremonial first pitch next to her father, Kevin Weber, before the Capahas reunion game. The game was a benefit for the hospital.
Kailey Weber, a patient at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, throws the ceremonial first pitch next to her father, Kevin Weber, before the Capahas reunion game. The game was a benefit for the hospital.
Rick Wieser fouls one before connecting for a single in the first inning of the Capahas reunion game on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Capaha Field.
Rick Wieser fouls one before connecting for a single in the first inning of the Capahas reunion game on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Capaha Field.
Roger Williams, left, talks with Terry Kitchen before the Capahas reunion game. Behind them are Erik Sean, Larry Kitchen and Rick Wieser.
Roger Williams, left, talks with Terry Kitchen before the Capahas reunion game. Behind them are Erik Sean, Larry Kitchen and Rick Wieser.
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Rick Wieser races for home on a double by Chad Bogenpohl to score for the white team in the first inning of the Capahas reunion game on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Capaha Field.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Rick Wieser races for home on a double by Chad Bogenpohl to score for the white team in the first inning of the Capahas reunion game on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Capaha Field.
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Catcher Roger Williams tags out David Gross at the plate during the first inning of the Capahas reunion game Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Capaha Field.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Catcher Roger Williams tags out David Gross at the plate during the first inning of the Capahas reunion game Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Capaha Field.
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Dave Winder, left, shakes hands with David Gross after Gross was tagged out at home plate by catcher Roger Williams in the first inning of the Capahas reunion game Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Capaha Field.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Dave Winder, left, shakes hands with David Gross after Gross was tagged out at home plate by catcher Roger Williams in the first inning of the Capahas reunion game Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Capaha Field.
Shortstop Jerry Wolsey hauls in a fly ball during the first inning of the Capahas reunion game.
Shortstop Jerry Wolsey hauls in a fly ball during the first inning of the Capahas reunion game.
Dave Winder singles during the first inning of the Capahas reunion game.
Dave Winder singles during the first inning of the Capahas reunion game.
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Tom Bolen pitches during the Capahas reunion game Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Capaha Field.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Tom Bolen pitches during the Capahas reunion game Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Capaha Field.
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Mark Winder is caught in a rundown by third baseman Jackie Baugher during the second inning of the Capahas reunion game Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Capaha Field.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Mark Winder is caught in a rundown by third baseman Jackie Baugher during the second inning of the Capahas reunion game Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Capaha Field.
Chris Janet singles in the second inning of the Capahas reunion game.
Chris Janet singles in the second inning of the Capahas reunion game.
Dustin McKinnis, right, and Lanson Skakalski meet and greet before the Capahas reunion game.
Dustin McKinnis, right, and Lanson Skakalski meet and greet before the Capahas reunion game.
Chad Bogenpohl, left, and Lanson DeBrock relax before the Capahas reunion game.
Chad Bogenpohl, left, and Lanson DeBrock relax before the Capahas reunion game.
Don Hopper, left, and Steve Volkerding talk before the Capahas reunion game.
Don Hopper, left, and Steve Volkerding talk before the Capahas reunion game.
Dave Winder, left, greets Bill Bohnert before the Capahas reunion game.
Dave Winder, left, greets Bill Bohnert before the Capahas reunion game.
Jess Bolen, left, and Larry Kitchen laugh before the Capahas reunion game.
Jess Bolen, left, and Larry Kitchen laugh before the Capahas reunion game.
Rick Chastain, left, and Terry Kitchen talk before the Capahas reunion game.
Rick Chastain, left, and Terry Kitchen talk before the Capahas reunion game.
The players number off to form two teams for the Capahas reunion game.
The players number off to form two teams for the Capahas reunion game.
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