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Johnnies take on Mids in 28th annual croquet match

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Published 04/15/10
Joshua McKerrow — The Capital / file St. John’s player Jonathan Tincher takes a stroke as teammate John Fleming, left, and Midshipman Luis Luy chat during a rainy practice session Tuesday at St. John’s College, where the midshipmen will meet the St. John’s croquet team on Saturday.
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"Croquet, anyone?"

In English high society, this familiar call, commonly heard about sprawling country houses, enticed interested players to drop their novels or riding crops and rally on the lawn for some jolly-good fun.

The announcement of the annual croquet game between the Johnnies and the Mids seems to have a similar effect on local residents and visitors alike. This Saturday, everyone who enjoys the sport and its circumstance will be lured to Annapolis and St. John's College's front lawn for the 28th Annual St. John's - Naval Academy Match.

Kevin Heyburn, an assistant attorney general in...

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