Home › Blogs › Hugh S. Wifflerton's blog

RUMOR | HST lives

Submitted by Hugh S. Wifflerton on August 23, 2009 - 5:06pm

 

The LowBall rumor mill has been a buzz following the release of the above photo from the Bristol scouting network.  The spy was only able to snap one shot before a fierce guard dog ran him off of the property.  The photo, which appears quite ordinary to the average observer, shows a short cut on the field of play and an opaque pool strategically placed over the traditional pitcher's mound.  Other observers stated they saw the full ground's crew diligently raking the field and removing the excess trimmings.  

This fresh intel has led to vehement speculation around a possible upcoming game at the only downtown venue.  Hunter S. Thompson Memorial Greens (HST) opened its doors late in 2007 season.  With a 7 foot fence, distinctive paint, and themed games HST became a favorite stop on the LowBall circuit.  The field has played host to such classics as the original Wiffdependence Game, Wiffmorial day, Ich Bin Ein Wiffler, and of course two years of Wifftober championships.

Following last season's Wifftober classic, the owners of HST quickly turned their attention to field renovations to strike the pain of a dismal and stinging loss.  With the coveted Lord Wiffle's trophy residing in the hills of the rival Lincoln, the HST crew set out to ready the field for another fine season of wiffle with the goal of bringing the wiffle bat pillared trophy home.  Unfortunately the financial collaspe of 08 caught much of HST's investment in white plastic futures.  With no funds, the bare frame of the future clubhouse stood in solitude through the winter.  

As the new season approached word started to circulate that HST may not host wiffle at all.  The Commish graciously kept HST on the schedule and when things became dire turned to the newest field, Burnham Field, to fill the void.  As the season has wore on, fans have questioned whether or not HST was going to be ready for the Wifftober epic.  Owner HR Beck has been mostly silent only saying, "The trophy is coming home." when asked about the field.

Now it appears that HST will not only be ready for the big game but may play host to a regular season game or two.  More to come as information becomes available.

Tags:

Comments

Submitted by Hot Rod Beck on August 24, 2009 - 7:32am
#1
Member since:
9 July 2007
Last activity:
10 weeks 1 day

As part owner of HST, I must refute some of the claims made by this article.  First of all, our investment was in yellow plastic not white.  The economic collapse only compounded a sudden decrease in demand for new wiffle bats.  Ironically, it was I that started the move to the more robust "old school" bats that would eventually cripple our expansion efforts.  

Also, the work performed on the field was simply standard maintenance.  Just because three passes were made on the field of play and only this area was raked does not necessarily foretell a return to wiffle.  We offer no comment on this topic at this time.