Police, Canons Regular play in Memorial Day Classic

Priests and brothers of the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius took on the Chicago Police Department’s 12th District Precinct in a spirited Memorial Day “Canons vs Coppers” game during the 5th Annual Whiffle Ball Classic on May 27, 2024 at St. John Cantius Parish. After 8 innings, the Canons defeated the cops in a 7-3 win for the coveted trophy. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Members of the Chicago Police Department play the infield during the game. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Canon Father Trenton Rauck swings during a play. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Newly ordained Deacon Kevin Michael Menard guards a CPD officer near third base. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The Canon cheering section shows their spirit through the game. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Brother Edward Anderson took on pitching duties for the Canons in the seventh inning stretch. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Canon Father Robin Kwan swings. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Canon Father Nathan Ford, vocations director for the Canons Regular, leads the fan section in a cheer. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
CPD players make an effort in the last innings to try to strike out the Canons. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The teams hug it out at the end of the game. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The Canons win the trophy this year with a 7-3 win. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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