Grand Rapids Chicks in town to
Play the Fort Wayne Daisies
I was in Fort Wayne visiting
My Grandma and Grandpa
On Wabash Avenue
I would walk to the game
Three blocks to the park
Took the short cut along
The railroad tracks, which
Smelled richly of creosote
The game was great
Just being there was a delight
The league broke up years ago
Many still remember the lady ballplayers
Went horseback riding at the Burton Stable
My horse “Buster” was easy to handle
Until he decided it was feeding time
He got into a gallop all the way back
No matter what I did was to no avail
He was determined and won out
The area is all residential now, so
All I have is the memories
In Chicago, the Herald Carriers, who
Sold enough subscriptions to qualify
Watched the Cubs play at Wrigley Field
Then went to Six Flags Park for a few hours
I enjoyed the parachute drop, but
Was glad to get back on solid ground
Good memories from days gone by
Stanski
December 1, 2019 ^
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