6th Annual Marchio Sausage Challenge July 29-31

Blair Setford • April 12, 2022

Marchio Sausage Challenge July 29-31 at Stadium Bar

This will be the 6th tourney at the Stadium Bar for the Marchio Sausage Challenge July 29-31 in White Bear Lake, MN.


The main field is at the Saloon at  3600 Hoffman Road with a set-up very similar to Circle Tap - with the ball diamond in the backyard of the bar. And who wouldn't want to be a left-handed hitter at that park!


This is an ISC Qualifier for the 2023 World Tournament in Denmark, WI, the home of Circle Tap.


There are 11 confirmed teams, looking for one more. Entry fee is $450.

Marchio Sausage Co

AWP Lumberjacks

Circle Tap

Kegel Black Knights

Wander Spring

AHI Reapers

Bar on the Avenue Buzz

Ostrander Nnorsemen

PBI

OMMA Tigres

Pueblo Bandits


Contact Dave Marchio for more info.

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