“A fitting climax for the “Spirit of ’76 was the dedication of Freedom Field and “Old Glory” at ceremonies held at Daykin’s new ball park on Sunday evening, June 6, at 7 p.m. “Old Glory,” the five by eight foot flag, was obtained from Congressman Charles Thone by Florence Schweer, Americanism chairman. The American Legion and Auxiliary presented the flag and a 35-foot pole which had been erected in the outfield to the Village of Daykin and the citizens of the community as a bicentennial salute to all those who fought and died for freedom and justice in the past 200 years. After the flag was raised, the honor guard fired one volley as a salute to the flag. The public was invited to attend this patriotic ceremony. Following the program the first Junior Legion baseball game of the season was played at Freedom Field.”