Now That's A Great Nickname

The St. Jacob's Hard Hitters and the Highland Invincibles crossed bats [in Highland, Illinois] today.  But eight innings were played on account of the rain.  The score stood 20 to 13 in favor of the Invincibles.

-St. Louis Globe-Democrat, June 16, 1884


How can you not love a club named the Highland Invincibles?  That is just a fantastic name for a baseball club. And the Hard Hitters isn't too shabby either.  Who wouldn't want to watch a game between the Invincibles and the Hard Hitters?  

The Highland Silver Shields

The Highland (Ill.) Silver Shields Base Ball Club has been reorganized for the season. It is composed of the following players: Julius F. Kamm, catcher; William Loyet, pitcher; Adolph Keohnen, first base; Bruce Suppiger, second base; Louis Speilerberg, third base; Oscar Lambelet, short stop; Eugene Schott, right fielder; Alois Kaufmann, center fielder; Elbert Todd, left fielder. They would like to hear from all clubs under nineteen years of age. Address all challenges to Julius F. Kamm, secretary and treasurer, Highland, Ill.

-The Sporting News, May 30, 1891