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Eastport Triumphs Over Annapolis in Slaughter Across the Water
Watch as the Annapolis Bars and Navy teams succumb to Eastport teams hundreds of feet on the other side of Spa Creek.
Bruised knees and aching backs were had by all in the 16th annual tug-of-war rivalry between Eastport and Annapolis, but at the end of the day, one side stood taller.
The Maritime Republic of Eastport triumphed over Annapolis Saturday by a score of 4-2, with Annapolis forfeiting the final match, according to results from the MRE.
Crowds of hundreds gathered around each side of Spa Creek, spanned by a rope pulled by alternating teams.
City Dock became a block party, and it was much the same on the Eastport side of the docks. Between rounds, the teams mingled with the crowd, who greeted them like heroes, whether they won or lost.
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