Today was a spectacular day for croquet! Yes, it t was the 37th Annual Annapolis Cup match on the Great Lawn at St. Johns College!
Despite what seemed like lighter than normal crowds this year, tickets to the event sold out in one day for the attendance-capped event. Perhaps it was the plethora of other events around Annapolis which tempted people.
The Johnnies looked “colorful” in their rainbow striped blazers and shorts, and the Mids looked sharp in their formal croquet uniforms!
And while the Johnnie’s uniforms change from year-to-year, some things remain the same. The Johnnies prevailed with another win (4-1) bringing their all time record to 30 wins in 37 matches since the Annapolis Cup inception in 1983.
But regardless the colors were in full bloom!
And somewhat more amusing was the Twittersphere!
Ah the St John’s/Naval Academy Croquet match, it all makes sense now. https://t.co/zLZi076v6d
— Rob O'Donnell (@odonnell_r) April 27, 2019
Johnnies look sharp in signature #croquet blazers from @RowingBlazers #AnnapolisCup #Croquet2019 pic.twitter.com/7fd4fNmGi2
— St. John's College (@stjohnscollege) April 27, 2019
Still life at the croquet lawn. #gojohnnies #beatnavy #annapoliscup pic.twitter.com/2F76xAMw8X
— Alex (@akadetroit) April 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/thecityinspeech/status/1122195640434479105
Eyyyyyy, croqueeeeeeeet! #gonavy #beatstjohns #croquet pic.twitter.com/LzgU1E5qZK
— 🏳️⚧️ Ri's Land Beyond Time (@tumsarentcandy) April 27, 2019
The fun is in full swing! #AnnapolisCup #Croquet2019 pic.twitter.com/EhUwNitPYx
— St. John's College (@stjohnscollege) April 27, 2019
Wonderful day for St. John's croquet match. pic.twitter.com/8mo54ZGo3D
— Tom Worgo (@TomWorgo) April 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/WesUSNA/status/1122236199501008903
St John’s continues the streak… @ St. John's College vs. Naval Academy Croquet Match https://t.co/cdTmMglVE2
— James Berrettini (@bagodonuts) April 27, 2019