New Ball Diamond - With the co-operation of a group of young men, operating as North-end Merchants Ball Club, an outdoor ball diamond was constructed in what was formerly the northeast corner of the basin. This ball diamond was in great demand during the year and will continue to serve until such time as the lake level again rises. In this respect, we have again enjoyed the co-operation of the group of men from the east side of the city, who constitute the "White Sox Ball Club." This club uses the diamond in the northeast part of the park bordering Lake Avenue. - Second Annual Report of the Board of Park Trustees. - 1932.
New Soft-Ball Diamond - A major improvement in 1935 was the construction of a softball diamond in the area north of the roller coaster and east of the Oasis. Approximately 8,000 cubic yards of sand were removed in order to bring the field down to the proper grade. The surface of the entire area was then filled with slag and cinders and topped with a clay and gravel mixture. A suitable backstop was erected back of home plate, white the north and west sides of the field are marked by a stone wall which serves as a permanent sand fence and also to keep the crowds off the diamond. - Fifth Annual Report of the Board of Park Trustees. 1935.
Filmed by Philip T. Sprague.
Digital transfer by Stewart Michard.
Old Lighthouse Museum - Michigan City Historical Society archives.
Негізгі бет Baseball/Softball Diamond at Washington Park, Michigan City, Indiana. 1930s
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