A moderator, I hope you had some good time off. Thank you for joining the discussion. Who am I? My name is Steve "Cappy" Gazay, and I am President of Bay...
In hindsight, looking at Rule 35(1) in 1886 Spalding Guide, it states that a strike is one which passes over the plate in the requested zone and not swung at,...
I apologize if this has already been discussed, but I'm wondering whether anyone recommends a historically "accurate" way for a first or third base coach to...
... Hash: SHA1 "Leg it" and "Hold" don't sound anything alike and would be perfect for a game for 1864. I think it woud do just fine for 1880 as well. - -...
Billy Pollifrone
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Feb 1, 2008 7:07 pm
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I wonder if there are any historical references? The best way is to read newspaper articles which tell of the game as you'd get a feel for the lingo and...
By the late 1870s, the base coachers, as they were known, were not to "coach" the runners but to annoy the pitcher. They would be loud and very verbal with...
Hi there, I'm in the process of helping a friend start a vintage base ball league in the Pacific Northwest. We were thinking of starting in the Seattle area....
supdawggg
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Feb 2, 2008 4:34 pm
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Austin, I would suggest you go to a local batting cage or indoor baseball facility and see if they'll let you put up an informational flier to help recruit...
1) I agree that mens softball, batting cages, and even public places like libraries and coffee houses can be good places to post fliers. Look to you local...
I was going through the 1886 Spalding Base Ball Guide to brush up on the rules, when I noticed an ad for Spalding's Library of Athletic Sports. There are two...
I've seen pictures but haven't found one to buy. There are available if you keep on the lookout various newspaper articles on how to throw a curve, and how to...
Hello, All.... I hope this message finds you all warm and healthy during these winter months. A few weeks ago I was approached with an idea of having a history...
Hello, all! Thank you for the support from so many clubs around the country as I continue the experiment now known as "Vintage Base Ball This Week". The...
Hello, all! The March 4 episode of "Vintage Base Ball This Week" is now available on iTunes and at www.1859america.com or at the VBBA website at www.vbba.org. ...
The March 11 episode of "Vintage Base Ball This Week" is now available! This week's episode includes: News and Events Scores from California Vintage Base Ball...
The March 18 episode of "Vintage Base Ball This Week" is now available! This week's episode includes: News and Events Scores from California Do You Know the...
The March 18 episode of "Vintage Base Ball This Week" is now available! This week's episode includes: News and Events Scores from California Do You Know the...
The March 25 episode of "Vintage Base Ball This Week" is now available! Sorry for the delay as I was experiencing a few technical difficulties ths week that...
News and Events Pacifics Get First Win Do You Know the Rules?: The Ball Poker game costs the Iron Diamonds Jello, Bathroom Run and a Hotel Alarm World Base...
The April 15 episode of "Vintage Base Ball This Week" is now available! This week's broadcast was done live on WVLP 98.3 FM in Valparaiso, Indiana last night...
What are your costs associated with the podcast? What is your recording chain? -glenn kladivaj <kladivaj@...> wrote: The April 15 episode of "Vintage...
Hey Dave, I have played in the local league for the past 3 years and you can find the
schedule on the local website www.bavbb.com Check it out, I'm sure they...
Thanks for the heads up slick... I'm going to try to get out to see you guys Sunday. Regards, Dave ... From: "Jim Colvin" <jim_colvin@...> Hey Dave, ...
Gypsy- Here's some info for the next webcast: The Elkton Eclipse traveled up to Cranston, NJ to meet the Providence Grays 1/2 way between cities for a couple...
Everybody, The name of the town where the match between Elkton and Providence took place is Cranford, NJ. It was indeed an excellent day of ball with...
Charles Feltman here - San Francisco Cable Car Chorus Music Director. This message is for the "San Fancisco Pacifics" but I could not find any other way to...
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May 20, 2008 4:31 am
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According to the Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Star-Spangled_Banner : Apparently the tradition of singing the SSB before baseball games ...
