New Rockford Transcript - Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883

I recently made a donation to SNR Baseball in memory of my dad, Ed Kurtz, a baseball player in the New Rockford area for many years (1910 to 1934). Although a catcher, I believe he was most proud of his last game when he played shortstop at the age of 42 without an error.

He was outstanding both defensively and at bat. During my youth, when there were still men alive who either played with or...