Developing a team depends on how far you want to get into this sport.

Finding teams to play in your area is not a problem. You are in a
hotbed of vintage clubs. Go to
http://www.newenglandvintagebaseball.com/

Other than finding players you will need;
A) Committed players to play often and willingness to travel a bit
(maybe an hour to an hour an a half at the most) if you want teams to
come to you.
B) Sponsors or a deep pocket book.
C) A descision of what style to focus on...overhand (1880s) or
underhand (1860s) or both.

Keep us up to date as to your progress.

Gunner
Westfield Wheelmen VBBC
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>
> i have an idea of starting a local vintage team near /around chester
> ct, aside from finding guys, any pointers/, and where are the
nearest
> teams to me to play?
>

i have an idea of starting a local vintage team near /around chester
ct, aside from finding guys, any pointers/, and where are the nearest
teams to me to play?

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Hey guys,

I am probably not an expert on this and I am sure some of my techniques
are wrong but I posted a slideshow on our web site on how to make a
1861 style lemon peel baseball. It may help some of you who want to
try. I thought I would mention that and also say we have a slideshow on
how we made a bat.  The pictures of making a baseball will also be
posted in the photos section so people can get a closer look.

Brian

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From: historyball

To: nevbbl@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 10:23 AM

Subject: [nevbbl] New England Vintage Base Ball All Star Game

Hey guys,

I got a call from the people who put together the New England Vintage
Base Ball All Star Game last year in Clinton and they are looking
forward to doing it again this year- the date will be Saturday August
25th.

We will be playing three different games (depending on approval from
their committee)
12pm- 1861
2pm- 1876
4pm 1886

I hope this doesn't offend anyone- I play 1880's more now then I do
1861 so don't yell at the messenger- but they felt that the 1861 game
was faster paced and more enjoyable for the fans…. I told them that
we weren't cutting out the 1880's game to have two 1861 games. I
then thought that a middle ground would be why not have a 1861 game,
a 1876 game, and a 1886 game….

They are looking to start the ball rolling so I need to know what
teams are interested in attending. Right now lets say each team can
send 2 players…

Let me know.

Brian

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Hey guys,

I got a call from the people who put together the New England Vintage
Base Ball All Star Game last year in Clinton and they are looking
forward to doing it again this year- the date will be Saturday August
25th.

We will be playing three different games (depending on approval from
their committee)
12pm- 1861
2pm- 1876
4pm 1886

I hope this doesn't offend anyone- I play 1880's more now then I do
1861 so don't yell at the messenger- but they felt that the 1861 game
was faster paced and more enjoyable for the fans…. I told them that
we weren't cutting out the 1880's game to have two 1861 games.  I
then thought that a middle ground would be why not have a 1861 game,
a 1876 game, and a 1886 game….

They are looking to start the ball rolling so I need to know what
teams are interested in attending.  Right now lets say each team can
send 2 players…

Let me know.

Brian

Hey guys,

This is a simplistic question but one I feel should be asked- Is
there still a league?  I have my own thoughts on that and have heard
rumblings of things from others but I do not know for sure.  Is there
still a Cherry Bat "championship"?  Again I have my opinion on that
but am curious on how others think.  I believe- but I could be wrong-
that these tournaments we are supposed to play (June 3rd Bristol,
July 15th Waterbury- August 19th Haverhill, MA ) help teams who
aren't going to play during the year play one another for the
league.  Who is going to organize all that if this is the case?  I
foresee headaches for the people/ person who is in charge of that
task. There are a lot of questions….

This is my stance- I don't see the need for an organized league or
a "champion".  While it is fun to play for something I also think
that it takes something away from the fun part.  If you have a
friendly rivalry with a team create your own championship or prize
and play for that. Melrose and Essex should play each year for the
Hot Dog championship…… It would be nice to play all of you guys but
with some teams playing in some tournaments and not others I think it
may become a burden on whoever is organizing these tournaments to
please everyone with the schedule.  What happens if at the end of the
year Essex doesn't play Hartford and that one game is the deciding
factor for the championship.  It will just frustrate people and in
the long run this is supposed to be fun. I don't know these are just
my thoughts.  I am looking forward to seeing everyone in Bristol in a
few weeks….

These are just my thoughts….

Brian

All:

Here is the latest update regarding June 3:

A.  I have to pass on what I think is an important message (and ask that you
pass it along to your teammates).  Also, sorry in advance if this sounds
negative or blunt because, to the contrary, I think it will be a very fun time
on the 3rd.  While we have been calling this a 'tournament' in our mind it is
not a "tournament"  in the traditional sense.  We will not be providing umpires
(we might have one).  We will not be providing food or drink.  There are no
prizes planned.  There is no organization "behind" this event.  We have no
medical staff or first aid available.  Also, we have no insurance for this
event.  You all know the risks inherent in playing vintage base ball - you could
get seriously injured or seriously injure someone else in playing this game.  As
is customary with our regular 1 on 1 matches, you will be participating at your
own risk.

All we have done for this event is secure permission from the town of Bristol to
use two fields - that's it.  So, this is just a regular game day - but we happen
to have enough room to play several games.

B.  We have 2 fields, the Common and a field at Colt State Park.  We will have
both fields set up with lines, but need someone to bring a plate and set of
bases for the field at Colt State Park.  Anyone?

I am thinking of time slots starting at Noon, then around 2pm, then 4pm (but see
below).  Also, if there are 2 undefeated teams, maybe they can play each other
at the end.  Just an idea...

C.  So far here is the IN / OUT list:
Bristol is IN for early start.
Waterbury is IN for the early start.
Essex in IN for early start.
Lynn is IN - late start preferred.
New London is IN - not sure of start time.
Melrose is IN - not sure of start time.
Dark Blues - not sure of status - G. Frank on radio silence.

So we have 6 teams IN.  If the Dark Blues are IN, we have 7 teams, which totally
throws off the schedule and I have no idea ho we guarantee everyone 2 games in
the three time slots.  So, we would have to expand to a 6pm time slot - or start
early, or find another field (which is possible).  Or maybe some teams do not
have full nines and can combine.  The magic number that works best is 6 teams. 
Can you all estimate whether you will have full teams?  Greg Frank - are you IN
or OUT (don't let this dissuade you, Greg, we can figure something out - the
days are long this time of year and expanded time or another field are
possibilities.

Thanks,
John





	 -----Original Message-----
	 From: Simmons, John
	 Sent: Wed 5/9/2007 2:14 PM
	 To: 'nevbbl@yahoogroups.com'
	 Cc:
	 Subject: BRISTOL TOURNEY


	 All:

	 Please let me know ASAP who is coming to Bristol on June 3rd, for the first of
the 3 NEVBBL tournaments.  We have two fields and need to start planning games. 
We expect each team to play twice, against different opponents. We plan to start
the tourney at or near noon.

	 I need three bits of info from each team:

	 1.  Are you coming?
	 2.  At what time can you get to Bristol?
	 3.  Is there any team you need to play in terms of the Cherry Bat requirements?

	 It is my understanding that the Cherry Bat will go to the team with the best
record after playing each NEVBBL team ONCE.  The tourneys are supposed to help
facilitate these match ups.  If there are teams that are looking to June 3rd as
a place to fulfill this requirement, please let me know.  For example, the Blues
do not play Waterbury in any 'regular season' matches this year, so I intend to
match the Blues against Waterbury.

	 Thanks, your prompt response is appreciated.

	 JS

	 
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I can help

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> Hey guys,
>
> As some of you may or may not know next summer is the 150th
> anniversary of the first New York style baseball game played in New
> England.  The game was held in 1858 on the Boston Common and pitted
> the Tri Mountains of Boston against a club from Portland Maine.  I
> was thinking that it might be a nice idea to try to have a tournament
> next summer in Boston to celebrate this event.  I recently contacted
> the Bostonian Society and they seem lukewarm on the idea because they
> really don't understand what their part would be in putting this
> together.  Right now it's a concept that I have that would need to be
> mapped out before I think they would sign off on it.
>
> In saying thatÂ… Does anyone have any interest in helping me put all
> of this together?  If we can get this process moving now I think we
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> Let me know,
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Hey guys,

As some of you may or may not know next summer is the 150th
anniversary of the first New York style baseball game played in New
England.  The game was held in 1858 on the Boston Common and pitted
the Tri Mountains of Boston against a club from Portland Maine.  I
was thinking that it might be a nice idea to try to have a tournament
next summer in Boston to celebrate this event.  I recently contacted
the Bostonian Society and they seem lukewarm on the idea because they
really don't understand what their part would be in putting this
together.  Right now it's a concept that I have that would need to be
mapped out before I think they would sign off on it.

In saying that… Does anyone have any interest in helping me put all
of this together?  If we can get this process moving now I think we
could have a very successful event next summer.

Let me know,
Brian
(PS- Sorry if you get this twice)

Hey guys,

I don't know if all of you got this but this is the web site Blue from
the Game Hens put together for all of the teams in NE.
http://newenglandvintagebaseball.com

  I think that this is a very good step in the right direction for what
we do.  Everyone should send him a thank you...

Brian

Hello all,
    I read the article today in the New London Day regarding the
upcoming 2007 vintage baseball season. I am new to a vintage baseball
league but look forward to learning more at the meeting. sounds like
alot of fun!!

Pete Reynolds

Hey everyone,

I am looking to put together some games for Trails and Sails weekend,
an event that happens in Essex County, and am looking for some teams.
I thought the weekend was September 22nd and 23rd (and I have games
scheduled for that time) but it turns out to be the following weekend
of the 29th and 30th.  Here is a link that explains what the weekend is
all about http://www.essexheritage.org/ts/#

Are there any teams interested in doing something for this weekend? I
know it is late in the season and guys start thinking about football.
It would have to depend on the response for what set of rules (I would
be open for one day of 1861 and the other 1886) or what day (one day or
two days).  Let me know if there is any interest out there.

Brian Sheehy
Essex Base Ball Club
www.essexbaseball.org

Hey guys,

Here is a link to a Maine PBS clip about Louis Sockalexis (it's the
third segments down) http://www.mpbc.org/maineexperience/segments.html
In the clip there is some footage of some New England vintage ballists.

Thought it might interest some of you.

Brian Sheehy

That supports the head first diving in the 1860s for sure. Good citation.

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Hey everyone,

I dont want to start a huge discussion on this but I found this
email when I was going through one of my folders. It is very
interesting, I actually requested the book...

Brian

Happened to come across this recently from "Old Boston Boys and the
Games They Played" James D'Wolf Lovett, 1908, p. 153.

"Mr. Chandler [Moses E Chandler of the Tri-Mountains] also had the
distinction of being the first ball player in New England who, when
running the bases, made a "dive" for one of them. This happened in
1859
in Portland, Maine, in a match between the Tri-Mountains and
Portlands,
and the feat fairly astonished the natives, who at first roared with
laughter, but Chandler scored the run [last 5 words in italics], and
they then woke up to the fact that a large, new and
valuable "wrinkle"
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Hey everyone,

I dont want to start a huge discussion on this but I found this
email when I was going through one of my folders. It is very
interesting, I actually requested the book...

Brian

Happened to come across this recently from "Old Boston Boys and the
Games They Played" James D'Wolf Lovett, 1908, p. 153.

"Mr. Chandler [Moses E Chandler of the Tri-Mountains] also had the
distinction of being the first ball player in New England who, when
running the bases, made a "dive" for one of them. This happened in
1859
in Portland, Maine, in a match between the Tri-Mountains and
Portlands,
and the feat fairly astonished the natives, who at first roared with
laughter, but Chandler scored the run [last 5 words in italics], and
they then woke up to the fact that a large, new and
valuable "wrinkle"
had been handed out to them."

David Arcidiacono

Hey guys,

Here is a link to a Maine PBS clip about Louis Sockalexis (it's the
third segments down) http://www.mpbc.org/maineexperience/segments.html
In the clip there is some footage of some New England vintage ballists.

Thought it might interest some of you.

Brian Sheehy

Hey Tony,

 

I wish I had more computer skills and was able to upload some of the video clips we have onto the computer but I am just not that talented. I have asked a guy on our team to try but the DVD I gave him has been sitting at his house for a year now, I should see if the kids at school know how to do it...... Most of the stuff on the web is of 1886 rules. On the Newtown Sandy Hooks site there is a link to a trailer of a documentary MLB is putting together on vintage base ball. I would suggest also looking at 19cbb web site http://www.19cbaseball.com/legacy2.html . There are a few clips from Old Bethpage playing.

 

Hooking up with a historical society can be very helpful if they are willing to help.... Sometimes they are sometimes they arent.

 

As far as the NEVBBL goes there really isnt a league right now, there is a semblance of a league but not really and it only includes 6 or 7 teams. As a whole I think most of the teams in NE (close to 20) are looking to form an association which would be very loose and basically be a way to help educate, promote, and foster vintage base ball in NE. Whatever we form would not keep standings or force teams to play X amount of games, etc, etc.

 

Brian

tonyinter12 <tonyinter12@yahoo.com> wrote:

Hi guys. I'm in the process of forming the big club. I have been in
contact with some of you via e-mail. I appreciate all the help and
information I have received.

I'm working on a team name (I'm leaning towards the Peddlers - the
town symbol is a picture of a Yankee Peddler) and trying to determine
the types of uniforms we will wear. I hope to partner up with the
Berlin Historical Society and add sponsors as we go.

For the next few months I will do some more research on vintage base
ball. If anyone has anything that might be of help to me, please
feel free to let me know. I would really like to see a video or
something like that in meantime. I saw a game in NY once, but don't
remember any specifics. Is there anything floating out there?

How should I go about joining the NEVBBL? Should I wait until I get
a full team together?

Tony

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Check this out. Sort of like a film on vintage base ball.

http://wwvbbc.tripod.com/thevintageballistfilm.html

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>
> Hi guys. I'm in the process of forming the big club. I have been
in
> contact with some of you via e-mail. I appreciate all the help
and
> information I have received.
>
> I'm working on a team name (I'm leaning towards the Peddlers - the
> town symbol is a picture of a Yankee Peddler) and trying to
determine
> the types of uniforms we will wear. I hope to partner up with the
> Berlin Historical Society and add sponsors as we go.
>
> For the next few months I will do some more research on vintage
base
> ball. If anyone has anything that might be of help to me, please
> feel free to let me know. I would really like to see a video or
> something like that in meantime. I saw a game in NY once, but
don't
> remember any specifics. Is there anything floating out there?
>
> How should I go about joining the NEVBBL? Should I wait until I
get
> a full team together?
>
> Tony
>

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Hi guys. I'm in the process of forming the big club. I have been in
contact with some of you via e-mail. I appreciate all the help and
information I have received.

I'm working on a team name (I'm leaning towards the Peddlers - the
town symbol is a picture of a Yankee Peddler) and trying to determine
the types of uniforms we will wear. I hope to partner up with the
Berlin Historical Society and add sponsors as we go.

For the next few months I will do some more research on vintage base
ball. If anyone has anything that might be of help to me, please
feel free to let me know. I would really like to see a video or
something like that in meantime. I saw a game in NY once, but don't
remember any specifics. Is there anything floating out there?

How should I go about joining the NEVBBL? Should I wait until I get
a full team together?

Tony

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Check this out. Sort of like a film on vintage base ball.

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--- In nevbbl@yahoogroups.com, "tonyinter12" <tonyinter12@...> wrote:
>
> Hi guys.  I'm in the process of forming the big club.  I have been
in
> contact with some of you via e-mail.  I appreciate all the help
and
> information I have received.
>
> I'm working on a team name (I'm leaning towards the Peddlers - the
> town symbol is a picture of a Yankee Peddler) and trying to
determine
> the types of uniforms we will wear.  I hope to partner up with the
> Berlin Historical Society and add sponsors as we go.
>
> For the next few months I will do some more research on vintage
base
> ball.  If anyone has anything that might be of help to me, please
> feel free to let me know.  I would really like to see a video or
> something like that in meantime.  I saw a game in NY once, but
don't
> remember any specifics.  Is there anything floating out there?
>
> How should I go about joining the NEVBBL?  Should I wait until I
get
> a full team together?
>
> Tony
>

Hi guys.  I'm in the process of forming the big club.  I have been in
contact with some of you via e-mail.  I appreciate all the help and
information I have received.

I'm working on a team name (I'm leaning towards the Peddlers - the
town symbol is a picture of a Yankee Peddler) and trying to determine
the types of uniforms we will wear.  I hope to partner up with the
Berlin Historical Society and add sponsors as we go.

For the next few months I will do some more research on vintage base
ball.  If anyone has anything that might be of help to me, please
feel free to let me know.  I would really like to see a video or
something like that in meantime.  I saw a game in NY once, but don't
remember any specifics.  Is there anything floating out there?

How should I go about joining the NEVBBL?  Should I wait until I get
a full team together?

Tony