Times Observer photos by Matt Spielman

The Jamestown Police Department took on the Jamestown Old Timers in a charity baseball game to benefit the Child Advocacy Program of Chautauqua County on Thursday at Diethrick Park. Above, Lieutenant Sam Piazza of the Jamestown Police Department presents a $500 check to representatives of CAP. Proceeds from admission to the game, a 50-50 drawing and concessions were also donated. Below left, Jamestown Old Timers pitcher Ed Baldensperger delivers to the plate. Below middle, Jamestown Old Timers third baseman Brian Ferry catches a pop-up as shortstop Wade Nelson looks on. Below right, Jamestown Police Department third baseman Sam Piazza receives a late throw as Jamestown Old Timers’ Jason Ostrom slides into third base. At bottom, members of the Jamestown Police Department look on from their dugout.