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- 1840c.25 + (<p>Writing in 1879, a man who had li … <p>Writing in 1879, a man who had lived in the area [about 20 miles NW of Hartford] until 1845 recalls the wicket of his youth.</p></br><p>"Wicket ball" is recalled as having baselines of 20 to 40 feet, an 8-10-foot-wide wicket, a yarn ball 6-10 inches in diameter, hitting "in any direction," and "a huge bat, heavy enough to fell an ox when swung by brawny arms." "It was a healthy, enjoyable game, but that huge ball, hurled with almost giant strength, often caused stomach sickness." Some games were played against teams from neighboring towns.</p></br><p>Lee, William Wallace, "Historical Address," <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Barkhamsted</span><span style="text-decoration: underline;">, Conn.</span><span style="text-decoration: underline;">, and its Centennial - 1879</span> (Republican Steam Printers, Meriden CT, 1881), page 67. Text posted to 19CBB 8/13/2007 by Richard Hershberger. <strong>Note:</strong> The date recalled is merely surmised, and may be wrong. Advice on the period described is welcomed.</p>:</strong> The date recalled is merely surmised, and may be wrong. Advice on the period described is welcomed.</p>)