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Despite Losses, “Wild Bohrs” Play Softball With A Smile

 
Wild Bohrs player and UIUC physics grad student Kenny Schlax takes a mighty swing.

Wild Bohrs player and UIUC physics grad student Kenny Schlax takes a mighty swing. Photo By Dan Collins

University of Illinois physics graduate student Barbara Stekas formed "The Wild Bohrs" softball team in 2013 to help fill some time in the summer.  The Bohrs may not win, but as Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline learned, they certainly have fun trying.

The Bohrs had to forfeit their final two games of the season last night to the league's first place team, as too many of their team members were out of town.  They finish the 2015 summer season with a record of 0-28, but plan to play again in the Champaign Park District fall league.

Thanks to WILL summer interns Masaki Sugimoto and Dan Collins for their assistance in compiling this story.