Umpires, players and managers gather 'round home plate to go over the ground rules at Johnson Park, New Ulm prior to the opening game state tournament game between Sleepy Eye and Richfield. Sleepy Eye coach George Ladd and shortstop Tarry Boelter were among those in the middle. Umpires are Dennis Windschitl, left, and Otto (Joe) Siewert, center. Photo courtesy D. Windschitl family. Ca. 1974.

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