Vintage Base Ball Aug. 16 at Historic Ramsey House
By Steve Williams
Teams from the Tennessee Vintage Base Ball Association will play a double header on the field next to the Historic Ramsey House Aug. 16 with game times at 12 and 2 p.m.
These games bring history to life by recreating the spirit of 1860s baseball. Players follow the rules, wear period-appropriate uniforms and embrace the values of the era.
It’s interesting to step back in time and experience the excitement of 19th-century base ball. And it’s a free family-friendly event.
The Colonel’s Concession Stand also will be open with tasty baseball-style eats and treats.
In addition to the action on the field, enjoy Living History Day, where living historians will be on-site to bring the past to life. There also will be the blacksmith forge in full operation, offering a fascinating look at 19th-century craftsmanship.
Knoxville Smokies keep battling; Knoxville Giants to be honored
After struggling against Pensacola and losing the first four games, the Knoxville Smokies went on a five-game winning streak with two wins against Pensacola followed by three straight victories at Chattanooga.
Through Thursday’s play, Knoxville was 15-15 in the Southern League North Division standings but still trailed Birmingham (21-9) by six games.
The Smokies return home this week to play Biloxi, Miss.
It will be “Free Hot Dog Night” Tuesday at Health Covenant Park.
“Knoxville Giants Night” will be Friday, with the Smokies honoring and remembering the Negro baseball team. The Knoxville Giants played from 1920 to 1932, with a hiatus in their league play. They were a founding member of the Negro Southern League (NSL) in 1920, winning the league title in their first season. The team played at Booker T. Washington Park in Knoxville.
High school sports 2025-26 start with 5Star Prep Masters
Knox County individuals and teams took top honors in the annual 5Star Prep Masters last week at the Three Ridges Golf Course.
Jake Sheffield of Hardin Valley won the boys’ 36-hole tournament in a playoff against Maryville’s Leo Huddleston Wednesday. Sheffield drained a 15-foot birdie on the par 3 No. 16 hole to end the match after a long weather delay.
The two frontrunners tied with 7-under par totals of 137. Sheffield carded rounds of 70-67, while Huddleston shot 66-71 in regulation play.
HVA’s Conner Williams took third place one stroke back with his 68-70-138.
In girls’ individual play, Christian Academy of Knoxville senior Isabella Coughlin breezed to the win with a three-under-par 72-69-141. Catholic’s Teagan Walker was runner-up with rounds of 72-75-147. Greeneville sophomore Kylee Renner took third place with a 75-75-150.
Hardin Valley also captured the team title with a four-under 572 total, followed by First Baptist Academy (576), Maryville (598), CAK (599) and Farragut (600).
In the girls’ team scoring, CAK prevailed with a 6-over 294, followed by Greeneville (297), Catholic (315), Farragut (323) and Grace Christian (324).
