Directions to Fuller Field

Someone pointed out to me a short film on YouTube of the Bristol Blues v. Essex/Ironsides game in Mattapoisett in August: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9WfolZYpgU

I am not sure who did the film but they called the Blues the Breakers and the game was actually 1861 ball.

Kyle

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#389

From: "Paul Procopio" <pprocopio54@...>
Date: Wed Sep 26, 2007 5:43 pm
Subject: RE: GAME!

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I'd love to help you out , but the Pittsfield Elms have shutdown for the season. It sounds like a great venue. We play exclusively 1886 rules, if you are interested in playing us next season.

Paul Procopio - President/Manager of the Pittsfield Elms

From: "salmonabode" <jsimmons@...>
Reply-To: newenglandvintagebaseball@yahoogroups.com
To: newenglandvintagebaseball@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [newenglandvintagebaseball] GAME!
Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2007 01:03:05 -0000

The Bristol Blues are playing games this Saturday, Septemebr 29th in
Dartmouth, MA. The game is part of a party / open house for a storied
Dartmouth boat yard - food, beer, music etc. is on tap for the day.
Also, there are hiking trails next door and beaches / small coastal
village down the street. In other words, a good place for kids and
loved ones to come out to and enjoy a fine New England fall day.

Our scheduled opponents can not make it due to unforseen
circumstances. Is there anyone out there that might like to jump in?
We are looking for anyone - from a full team to individual players.
Beer and food is on us! Email me at SALMONABODE@COMCAST.NET or reply
here if interested.

Thanks.

JS

#388

From: "Simmons, John" <jsimmons@...>
Date: Wed Sep 26, 2007 1:04 pm
Subject: RE: GAME!

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The plan is for two games - I am assuming a noon start time (i will let people know more specifics ASAP).

From: newenglandvintagebaseball@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newenglandvintagebaseball@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of SouthCoast Vintage Base Ball
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 5:29 AM
To: newenglandvintagebaseball@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [newenglandvintagebaseball] GAME!

I'll be there for the Ironsides BBC. I'm trying to get in touch with others to see if anyone is available. Will this be one game or two?

Kyle

salmonabode <jsimmons@brownrudnick.com> wrote:

The Bristol Blues are playing games this Saturday, Septemebr 29th in
Dartmouth, MA. The game is part of a party / open house for a storied
Dartmouth boat yard - food, beer, music etc. is on tap for the day.
Also, there are hiking trails next door and beaches / small coastal
village down the street. In other words, a good place for kids and
loved ones to come out to and enjoy a fine New England fall day.

Our scheduled opponents can not make it due to unforseen
circumstances. Is there anyone out there that might like to jump in?
We are looking for anyone - from a full team to individual players.
Beer and food is on us! Email me at SALMONABODE@COMCAST.NET or reply
here if interested.

Thanks.

JS

Ironsides Base Ball Club

SouthCoast Vintage Base Ball

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#387

From: SouthCoast Vintage Base Ball <southcoast_vintage_baseball@...>
Date: Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:28 am
Subject: Re: GAME!

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I'll be there for the Ironsides BBC. I'm trying to get in touch with others to see if anyone is available. Will this be one game or two?

Kyle

salmonabode <jsimmons@...> wrote:

The Bristol Blues are playing games this Saturday, Septemebr 29th in
Dartmouth, MA. The game is part of a party / open house for a storied
Dartmouth boat yard - food, beer, music etc. is on tap for the day.
Also, there are hiking trails next door and beaches / small coastal
village down the street. In other words, a good place for kids and
loved ones to come out to and enjoy a fine New England fall day.

Our scheduled opponents can not make it due to unforseen
circumstances. Is there anyone out there that might like to jump in?
We are looking for anyone - from a full team to individual players.
Beer and food is on us! Email me at SALMONABODE@COMCAST.NET or reply
here if interested.

Thanks.

JS

Ironsides Base Ball Club

SouthCoast Vintage Base Ball

Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell.

#386

From: "salmonabode" <jsimmons@...>
Date: Tue Sep 25, 2007 1:03 am
Subject: GAME!

salmonabode

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The Bristol Blues are playing games this Saturday, Septemebr 29th in
Dartmouth, MA.  The game is part of a party / open house for a storied
Dartmouth boat yard - food, beer, music etc. is on tap for the day.
Also, there are hiking trails next door and beaches / small coastal
village down the street.  In other words, a good place for kids and
loved ones to come out to and enjoy a fine New England fall day.

Our scheduled opponents can not make it due to unforseen
circumstances.  Is there anyone out there that might like to jump in?
We are looking for anyone - from a full team to individual players.
Beer and food is on us!  Email me at SALMONABODE@... or reply
here if interested.

Thanks.

JS

#384

From: "game_hens" <game_hens@...>
Date: Sat Sep 8, 2007 1:54 am
Subject: E-mail problem

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Guys, we are unable to log in to our game_hens@... account
because  the support tech's at yahoo! are borderline humans.  Please
e-mail us at admin@... in the future.  If you
e-mailed us in the last week, re-send it to the new address.  Fuck.

Blue

#383

From: "historyball" <historyball@...>
Date: Wed Sep 5, 2007 12:22 am
Subject: Web Site Problem

historyball

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For anyone interested to get on to the Essex BBC/ Lynn Live Oak/ Boston
Beaneater web site use this link now http://essexbaseball.wordpress.com/

#382

From: "game_hens" <game_hens@...>
Date: Wed Aug 29, 2007 7:49 pm
Subject: "Ballist" is done

game_hens

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You can view it on the frontpage of www.newenglandvintagebaseball.com
You can also see it at www.gamehensballclub.com/ballist.html

Blue

#381

From: "Chris Moran" <cmoranbaseball@...>
Date: Fri Aug 24, 2007 1:25 pm
Subject: RE: Two Articles About the All Star Game

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Brian,

Looks like it will be a great and vintage event. Wish we could be there with you guys! Sorry about not being able to make it.

Chris "Grit" Moran
Captain & Catcher, Hartford Senators Vintage Base Ball Club
www.hartfordsenators.org

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Subject: [newenglandvintagebaseball] Two Articles About the All Star Game
Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 05:48:33 -0700 (PDT)

Hey guys,

These are two articles about the all star game.... I was unaware of most of this stuff happening, but it sounds like it will be an event. I hope most of you can get there by 1230... By the way the numbers have seemed to work themselves out...

http://www.telegram.com/article/20070817/001-FRONTPAGE/708170337&LID=001

Friday, August 17, 2007

'Crank' it up for vintage 'base ball'

By Jan Gottesman
MANAGING EDITOR

CLINTON� Calling all "cranks." All-star "ballists" from all over New England will re-create the game of "base ball" as it was played - and spelled - in the mid-19th Century.

The Wachusett Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its second annual Vintage Base Ball Exhibition at Fuller Field, 450 High St., on Saturday, Aug. 25.

Last year, ballists, or players, from 12 New England teams put on an all-star exhibition that drew over 500 fans, according to Chamber Executive Director Maegen McCaffrey. The success inspired the chamber to design an even more exciting day.

In addition to the two games - the first beginning at 2 p.m. and featuring the 1861 style of play and the second beginning at 4 p.m. and featuring the 1886 style of play, there are many other activities to appeal to all ages.

Two new teams - the Boston Beaneaters and Maddowe BBC of Springfield - will join returning teams: Cornish Game Hens of Providence, R.I., Dirigo Base Ball Club of Augusta, Maine, Essex Base Ball Club of Danvers, Lynn Live Oaks, Mudville Base Ball Club of Holliston, New Hampshire Granite of Nashua, N.H., Newtown Sandy Hooks of Newton, Conn., Waterbury Connors of Waterbury, Conn., and Westfield Wheelmen.

Cranks, or spectators, can attend beginning at noon. The players will be available to meet and there will be historic base ball exhibits provided by the Clinton Historical Society and the Essex Base Ball Club.

Players

"Originally, we were attracted to Clinton through newspaper articles saying that Clinton had the oldest still in use baseball field - and it dated back to around the period that many vintage teams play," said Brian Sheehy of the Essex Base Ball Club, who is helping the Wachusett Chamber plan the event for the second year in a row. "We are always looking for fun ways to incorporate our games into history and especially baseball history. Clinton is the perfect fit."

Sheehy said last year's event "far exceeded what I expected and I am really excited to see what happens this year. All of the teams that came last year loved it and are really looking forward to it. I think there were 500 fans there and hopefully there will be even more this year.

"I think fans should expect to have fun and see baseball as it progressed through the 19th century. As I like to say, it's a baseball history lesson," Sheehy said.

Some of the changes in rules "cranks" will see are: in the 1861 game, there are no gloves and pitchers throw underhand from 45 feet away; in 1886, fielders wear small gardening like gloves and the pitcher throws overhand from 50 feet away; in 1861, an out could be recorded on one bound.

For more differences, check out Sheehy's Web site, www.essexbaseball.org.

Book signing

Regional authors Rip Pallotta, who wrote "One Day in Mudville: A look at some of the most unique baseball games of all time," Richard Letarte, of Lunenburg, author of "That One Glorious Season: Baseball Players with One Spectacular Year, 1950-1961," and Jack Walsh, of Townsend, who wrote "Baseball's Good Guys: The Real Heroes of the game," will be featured at a book signing booth.

"This outing gives me the opportunity to visit old-time baseball, so old time that the rules are distinctively different from decade to decade," Letarte said.

"It also gives me the chance to, along with two other local authors, talk about baseball�from a period that we knew it best and perhaps sell a few books. These are three distinct yet similar publications. Rip Pallotta's "One Day�In Mudville" explores about 25 different baseball games, including his first. Jack Walsh wrote about "Baseball's Good Guys," players who did other things besides run the bases.

"My book, "That One Glorious Season," features all 16 teams from the 1950s era and highlights the performances of 21 players who had the year of years in an otherwise good career," Letarte said.

"People my age love to remember when we were kids and baseball ruled the sports pages," Letarte added.

"Calling me a fan doesn't go far enough," said author Pallotta. "For my entire life I've been a student of baseball. I've come up with some historic games that deserved to be chronicled in a book and never were. This vintage game in Clinton is definitely from 'Mudville' (from the famous poem, 'Casey at the Bat') and it will be my pleasure to be there. It's my hope that I can let people know about my book and what they can get out of it."

Fun Zone

There will also be Fuller Field Fun Zone, featuring carnival games for younger fans.

"Last year, we found that kids, between games, were playing ball in the back and looking for things to do," McCaffrey said. In addition to the children events, which will include midway-style games, temporary tattoos, and bubbles, several nonprofits will have booths on the grounds. The Rotary Club will draw its Green Monster raffle at 5 p.m. The Clinton Lions Club is doing the food concession. The Clinton Elks are sponsoring the "adult libation" area, which will sell alcoholic beverages donated by Wine Merchant, Wyman's Liquors and Mike's Hard Lemonade. There will also be a silent auction of baseball memorabilia.

For the Red Sox fans in the audience, there will be a "Dunk a Yank Tank." So far, Clinton Selectman Kevin Haley has agreed to take his turn in the tank. Several "notorious" Yankee fans, as well as some good sports, will be in the wet seat.

In addition, the chamber is partnering with the Worcester Tornadoes professional baseball team for marketing, and the team's mascot, Twister, will throw out the first pitch.

For those looking for a special way for their child to watch the game, while taking home a souvenir, the chamber will be selling blow-up baseball mitt chairs for $15, ready to use and enjoy.

McCaffrey said the event was a lot of fun for the cranks last year.

"It is kind of a unique thing, very theatrical," she said. "Although they are playing a game, they are also acting, staying in character with the time period, which is a fun thing."

Visitors from outside the area will also be encouraged to explore what Clinton has to offer.

"People who live here know Clinton has a lot of good things here," McCaffrey said, adding that visitors will be encouraged to visit local stores and restaurants while they are in the area. "We hope to show people from outside the area just what the town has to offer."

Committee member Tena Zapantis said she attended last year's event, and was more than willing to jump in to help plan this year's program.

"I love being a part of chamber events, and I have always been fascinated with the history of baseball, and the almost magical spell it casts on people," Zapantis said. "�I enjoy seeing the community come together for a great fun-filled family event."

Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and $2 for children over the age of 6. Bleacher seating is limited. Fans are encouraged to bring folding chairs or blankets for picnic-style seating.

The event sponsor is Nypro. Other sponsors, partners and contributors include: Blazing Sign, Dunn and Co., Elks Club, Worcester Tornados, Clinton Rotary Club, Clinton Hospital and Realty Vision.

For more information, call Maegen McCaffrey at the Wachusett Chamber office at (978) 368-7687, or maegen-@wachusettchamber.com.

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#380

From: brian sheehy <historyball@...>
Date: Fri Aug 24, 2007 12:48 pm
Subject: Two Articles About the All Star Game

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http://www.telegram.com/article/20070817/001-FRONTPAGE/708170337&LID=001

Hey guys,

These are two articles about the all star game.... I was unaware of most of this stuff happening, but it sounds like it will be an event. I hope most of you can get there by 1230... By the way the numbers have seemed to work themselves out...

Friday, August 17, 2007

'Crank' it up for vintage 'base ball'

By Jan Gottesman
MANAGING EDITOR

CLINTON� Calling all "cranks." All-star "ballists" from all over New England will re-create the game of "base ball" as it was played - and spelled - in the mid-19th Century.

The Wachusett Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its second annual Vintage Base Ball Exhibition at Fuller Field, 450 High St., on Saturday, Aug. 25.

Last year, ballists, or players, from 12 New England teams put on an all-star exhibition that drew over 500 fans, according to Chamber Executive Director Maegen McCaffrey. The success inspired the chamber to design an even more exciting day.

In addition to the two games - the first beginning at 2 p.m. and featuring the 1861 style of play and the second beginning at 4 p.m. and featuring the 1886 style of play, there are many other activities to appeal to all ages.

Two new teams - the Boston Beaneaters and Maddowe BBC of Springfield - will join returning teams: Cornish Game Hens of Providence, R.I., Dirigo Base Ball Club of Augusta, Maine, Essex Base Ball Club of Danvers, Lynn Live Oaks, Mudville Base Ball Club of Holliston, New Hampshire Granite of Nashua, N.H., Newtown Sandy Hooks of Newton, Conn., Waterbury Connors of Waterbury, Conn., and Westfield Wheelmen.

Cranks, or spectators, can attend beginning at noon. The players will be available to meet and there will be historic base ball exhibits provided by the Clinton Historical Society and the Essex Base Ball Club.

Players

"Originally, we were attracted to Clinton through newspaper articles saying that Clinton had the oldest still in use baseball field - and it dated back to around the period that many vintage teams play," said Brian Sheehy of the Essex Base Ball Club, who is helping the Wachusett Chamber plan the event for the second year in a row. "We are always looking for fun ways to incorporate our games into history and especially baseball history. Clinton is the perfect fit."

Sheehy said last year's event "far exceeded what I expected and I am really excited to see what happens this year. All of the teams that came last year loved it and are really looking forward to it. I think there were 500 fans there and hopefully there will be even more this year.

"I think fans should expect to have fun and see baseball as it progressed through the 19th century. As I like to say, it's a baseball history lesson," Sheehy said.

Some of the changes in rules "cranks" will see are: in the 1861 game, there are no gloves and pitchers throw underhand from 45 feet away; in 1886, fielders wear small gardening like gloves and the pitcher throws overhand from 50 feet away; in 1861, an out could be recorded on one bound.

For more differences, check out Sheehy's Web site, www.essexbaseball.org.

Book signing

Regional authors Rip Pallotta, who wrote "One Day in Mudville: A look at some of the most unique baseball games of all time," Richard Letarte, of Lunenburg, author of "That One Glorious Season: Baseball Players with One Spectacular Year, 1950-1961," and Jack Walsh, of Townsend, who wrote "Baseball's Good Guys: The Real Heroes of the game," will be featured at a book signing booth.

"This outing gives me the opportunity to visit old-time baseball, so old time that the rules are distinctively different from decade to decade," Letarte said.

"It also gives me the chance to, along with two other local authors, talk about baseball�from a period that we knew it best and perhaps sell a few books. These are three distinct yet similar publications. Rip Pallotta's "One Day�In Mudville" explores about 25 different baseball games, including his first. Jack Walsh wrote about "Baseball's Good Guys," players who did other things besides run the bases.

"My book, "That One Glorious Season," features all 16 teams from the 1950s era and highlights the performances of 21 players who had the year of years in an otherwise good career," Letarte said.

"People my age love to remember when we were kids and baseball ruled the sports pages," Letarte added.

"Calling me a fan doesn't go far enough," said author Pallotta. "For my entire life I've been a student of baseball. I've come up with some historic games that deserved to be chronicled in a book and never were. This vintage game in Clinton is definitely from 'Mudville' (from the famous poem, 'Casey at the Bat') and it will be my pleasure to be there. It's my hope that I can let people know about my book and what they can get out of it."

Fun Zone

There will also be Fuller Field Fun Zone, featuring carnival games for younger fans.

"Last year, we found that kids, between games, were playing ball in the back and looking for things to do," McCaffrey said. In addition to the children events, which will include midway-style games, temporary tattoos, and bubbles, several nonprofits will have booths on the grounds. The Rotary Club will draw its Green Monster raffle at 5 p.m. The Clinton Lions Club is doing the food concession. The Clinton Elks are sponsoring the "adult libation" area, which will sell alcoholic beverages donated by Wine Merchant, Wyman's Liquors and Mike's Hard Lemonade. There will also be a silent auction of baseball memorabilia.

For the Red Sox fans in the audience, there will be a "Dunk a Yank Tank." So far, Clinton Selectman Kevin Haley has agreed to take his turn in the tank. Several "notorious" Yankee fans, as well as some good sports, will be in the wet seat.

In addition, the chamber is partnering with the Worcester Tornadoes professional baseball team for marketing, and the team's mascot, Twister, will throw out the first pitch.

For those looking for a special way for their child to watch the game, while taking home a souvenir, the chamber will be selling blow-up baseball mitt chairs for $15, ready to use and enjoy.

McCaffrey said the event was a lot of fun for the cranks last year.

"It is kind of a unique thing, very theatrical," she said. "Although they are playing a game, they are also acting, staying in character with the time period, which is a fun thing."

Visitors from outside the area will also be encouraged to explore what Clinton has to offer.

"People who live here know Clinton has a lot of good things here," McCaffrey said, adding that visitors will be encouraged to visit local stores and restaurants while they are in the area. "We hope to show people from outside the area just what the town has to offer."

Committee member Tena Zapantis said she attended last year's event, and was more than willing to jump in to help plan this year's program.

"I love being a part of chamber events, and I have always been fascinated with the history of baseball, and the almost magical spell it casts on people," Zapantis said. "�I enjoy seeing the community come together for a great fun-filled family event."

Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and $2 for children over the age of 6. Bleacher seating is limited. Fans are encouraged to bring folding chairs or blankets for picnic-style seating.

The event sponsor is Nypro. Other sponsors, partners and contributors include: Blazing Sign, Dunn and Co., Elks Club, Worcester Tornados, Clinton Rotary Club, Clinton Hospital and Realty Vision.

For more information, call Maegen McCaffrey at the Wachusett Chamber office at (978) 368-7687, or maegen-@....

Another article http://www.townonline.com/clinton/sports/x663480060

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#379

From: brian sheehy <historyball@...>
Date: Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:54 pm
Subject: Re: Numbers for the Clinton All Star Game- Directions

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For those coming to the game and who need directions here they are.....

Directions to Fuller Field

450 High Street, Clinton

From Boston:

Mass Pike West to I-495 North.

Take Exit 27 (Rte 117) toward Bolton. At flashing light, take a left onto Wattaquadoc Hill Road. After 3 miles pass the Bolton Road House Grille and take the second left at three way stop sign (passing over train tracks). Head straight down hill, and follow road for about 1 mile. At lights, take a right onto High Street. Fuller Field is about a mile down on the left hand side.

From the West:

I-90 East to exit #10 onto I-290 East toward Worcester

Take exit #19-20 onto I-190 North toward Fitchburg

Take exit #6/RT-12 onto Leominster road [Route 12] toward Clinton

Turn left on RT-62 East

Continue on Brook Street

Turn left on High Street Rte 110

From the South:

Take I-95 North towards Boston

Take exit #6B onto I-495 North toward Worcester

Follow directions from I-495 from above

From the North:

Take I-95 South to I-495 SOUTH toward Worcester

Follow directions from I-495 from above

brian sheehy <historyball@...> wrote:

Hey guys,

So Im starting to get a little nervous about the numbers for the All Star Game Sat....

MA Team
Essex- 2 playing in both games
Lynn- 2 playing in both games
Beaneaters- 2 playing in both games
Mudville- playing in 1861 game
Westfield- 1 playing in both games

Total- 9 1861 game- 8 1886 game

Non MA
Waterbury- 1 playing in both games
Dirigo- 1 playing in 1861 game
Newtown- 1 playing in both games?
NH Granite- 2 playing in 86 game
Game Hens- 4 playing in both games

Total- 7 1861- 8 1886

Possible
Special guest Eric Miklich
Boston Colonial or two

Is there anyone else out there willing to play????? I really think it would be a black eye on vintage base ball in New England if we couldnt field two teams out of a possible 20 or so in New England. I dont know the numbers of people they expect but last year there were 500 people.

Brian

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#378

From: brian sheehy <historyball@...>
Date: Wed Aug 22, 2007 1:31 am
Subject: Numbers for the Clinton All Star Game

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Hey guys,

So Im starting to get a little nervous about the numbers for the All Star Game Sat....

MA Team
Essex- 2 playing in both games
Lynn- 2 playing in both games
Beaneaters- 2 playing in both games
Mudville- playing in 1861 game
Westfield- 1 playing in both games

Total- 9 1861 game- 8 1886 game

Non MA
Waterbury- 1 playing in both games
Dirigo- 1 playing in 1861 game
Newtown- 1 playing in both games?
NH Granite- 2 playing in 86 game
Game Hens- 4 playing in both games

Total- 7 1861- 8 1886

Possible
Special guest Eric Miklich
Boston Colonial or two

Is there anyone else out there willing to play????? I really think it would be a black eye on vintage base ball in New England if we couldnt field two teams out of a possible 20 or so in New England. I dont know the numbers of people they expect but last year there were 500 people.

Brian

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#377

From: brian sheehy <historyball@...>
Date: Mon Aug 20, 2007 7:05 pm
Subject: Clinton All Star Game

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Hey everyone,

Im trying to iron out all the details for the All Star Game� Im not sure if I am getting everyone�s emails so if you think you have emailed me and I didn�t respond then I probably didn�t get it. So far this is how we are looking

MA Team

Essex (2)- Lynn (2)- Boston Beaneaters (2)- Westfield (1)- Meddowe (1)- Mudville (?)

Non MA

Dirigo (2-3)- Game Hens (?)- Waterbury (1)- NH Granite (2 but just 86 game)- Sandy Hooks (?)

Judging by these numbers we may want to have 3 if not 4 guys from a team right now� I hope we can at least get 18 and it doesn�t look like 18 right now�

Let me know what you guys can do.

Brian

Ps- attached is the flier for the game.

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#376

From: brian sheehy <historyball@...>
Date: Tue Aug 14, 2007 4:27 pm
Subject: Clinton All Star Game Update

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Hey everyone,

Im trying to finalize everything for the Clinton All Star Game Saturday August 25th and was hoping to tie a few things up by the end of the week...

Teams
Essex BBC- Lynn Live Oaks- Boston Beaneaters- Mudville BBC- Westfield Wheelmen- Meddowe BBC- Dirigo BBC- Waterbury Connors- NH Granite- Cornish Game Hens-Newtown Sandy Hooks
11 teams- Am I missing any?

Other things I need to know
#1 Are you sending 1 guy or 2--- Depending on the numbers I may ask some teams to send three but I will have to wait and see.
#2 Is your team planning on playing in both 61 and 86- just 61- or just 86

This is still open so if there are other teams out there who have interest in coming please let me know. It should be a lot of fun. Please let me know if you would like the flier that is being sent out about the game- Ill forward it to you.

Directions, team break downs, etc and that will come next week once I figure some of that other stuff out.

Brian

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#373

From: "game_hens" <game_hens@...>
Date: Mon Jul 30, 2007 11:47 pm
Subject: "Ballist" on the web

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Here it is.  The first ten minutes of "Ballist" is on the web.  Part
II will be uploaded August 6th, and Part III one week later.  You need
quicktime to view it.

http://www.gamehensballclub.com/ballist.html

Patrick Reilly
Game Hens

#372

From: brian sheehy <historyball@...>
Date: Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:49 pm
Subject: Open Call - Antique Baseball on Georges Island - Sep 1 & 2

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Hey guys,

This is a message I got from Kristen Sherman from Island Alliance. She is looking to put together some vintage base ball games for Labor Day weekend and I told her I would be happy to pass this along to all of the other teams in New England. Essex has played on Georges Island several times in previous years and I must says it is a great place to play and I would jump at the chance to be part of this if we weren�t committed to a tournament in Roxbury, NY. Georges Island is an old fort with a parade ground (no backstop) so it may be tough to do an 86 game out there, but we did play the Grays in an 84 game there so overhand is possible it may just be a little harder. Please respond to her and not the group if you are interested, I don�t have anything to do with this game I am simply passing this message along. If people do have questions on the set up of the grounds I can answer those questions for you though�

Brian

�Hi Brian,

Thanks for your quick response today! I'd like to organize some Antique Baseball on Saturday, September 1 & Sunday, September 2 on Georges Island.

I'd like to put an open call out to all New England Antique Baseball teams to sign up to play ball.

Both days would have 2 games.

GAME 1 would start at 12:00pm

GAME 2 would start at 2:00pm

Island Alliance is happy to arrange FREE ferry tickets for the teams, as well as FREE lunch coupons for participating team members.

Please have interested teams contact me at ksherman@...

or call me at 617-223-8636.

Thanks again,

Best,

Kristen

Kristen Sherman

Events & Programs Manager

Island Alliance

408 Atlantic Avenue

Boston, MA 02110-3350

O: 617-223-8636

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#371

From: "game_hens" <game_hens@...>
Date: Mon Jul 30, 2007 2:30 pm
Subject: Proposal

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Guys, I think I might have accidentally deleted the posting that
contained the proposal for a league next year.  Here it is again.
Please contact me with any questions or suggestions.

New England Vintage Base Ball Association (Proposal)

William Terry Division                 Charles Radbourn Division

Hartford Senators                      Cornish Game Hens of Providence
Bridgeport Orators                     New Hampshire Granite
Westfield Wheelmen                     Boston Beaneaters
Simsbury Taverneers                    Boston Colonials

Scheduling
1. Each club must play each member of their division twice between
April & October. This will create a total of six divisional games for
each club.
2. Each club must play all four clubs in the other division once each
between April & October.

� Clubs can choose to schedule as many additional contests as they
like, with league member clubs or non-members. Only league games
count for standings, however.
� You can satisfy the requirement of two games against a divisional
opponent by playing a doubleheader.
� This creates a minimum season schedule of ten games. Each club in
the proposed league already plays that many games. Basically no one
would have to add or subtract from their schedule. Clubs who play
much more than ten games can go right on doing so. Clubs who play
fewer games will not be overly taxed by playing the minimum of ten.

Standings
1. Because some clubs will play more than the minimum of ten league
games, standings would be decided strictly by win percentage
(including league games only). 1st tie-break would be head-to-head
record. 2nd tie-break would be divisional record. 3rd tie-break
would involve a bare-knuckle boxing match between captains.

Championship
1. The championship will take place between the two division winners.
It would be a three-game series to be held at a date and TBD.
2. Though a playoff system might sound attractive to some, it is
probably too difficult to schedule. It also wasn't done in the 1880s,
so it's probably not a good idea.

Rules
1. I think we are all familiar with the 1886 National League rules.
We would use these rules in all games.
2. I don't think anyone is using illegal equipment. We all know what
is acceptable and what isn't. There's probably no need to get into
all that nonsense. I'm sure there are more concerns to be discussed.
It's only nearing July and we have a ton of time before next season
to work all of this out. Every year many of us talk about a league
and how nice it would be to have standings and an actual championship.
Let's just make it happen!

Additional Clubs:
1. I have included only clubs that I am aware of who play 1886 as
their PRIMARY year and also play 10 or more games routinely.
Certainly any club that wanted to participate could do so (Pittsfield,
Newtown, Meddowe, Providence Grays, etc.).
2. This is obviously just a jumping off point and is completely fluid.

Sincerely,
Patrick Reilly

#370

From: Granite VBBC <nhgvbbc@...>
Date: Sun Jul 29, 2007 5:17 pm
Subject: Re: A Proposal...

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Hi Pat,

I definitely want to make the NEVBBL happen for next year. I like your format of 8 teams in 2 divisions. Let's definitely work on this in the offseason to finalize a schedule and set it all up. I have a few ideas:

1. Umpires - I think each HOME team should have an umpire. The teams could "hire" an 1886 umpire for the going rate, $70 per game and the home team pays.

2. Website with standings and stats on your NEVBBL website.

3. All-Star Game. I played at Holy Cross and maybe we could get their new stadium for an all-star game in Worcester before/after a Tornados game. It would be good for our league. I will look into it.

4. Playoffs - I think we should have playoffs for each division in a weekend tournament format with a rain date the following weekend:

Saturday:

#1 vs #4 at #1

#2 vs #3 at #2

Sunday:

Division winners play Championship at higher seed's field

League Championship

2 weekends (3 games) - first weekend double header, second weekend (if necessary) or 3 separate weekends.

Thanks for all your work on this! It is a great proposal and the Granite definitely want to see it happen!

John

Charles Radbourn Division:

Playoff Idea:

game_hens <game_hens@...> wrote:

New England Vintage Base Ball Association (Proposal)

William Terry Division Charles Radbourn Division
Hartford Senators Cornish Game Hens of Providence
Bridgeport Orators New Hampshire Granite
Westfield Wheelmen Boston Beaneaters
Simsbury Taverneers Boston Colonials

Scheduling
1. Each club must play each member of their division twice between
April & October. This will create a total of six divisional games for
each club.
2. Each club must play all four clubs in the other division once each
between April & October.

� Clubs can choose to schedule as many additional contests as they
like, with league member clubs or non-members. Only league games
count for standings, however.
� You can satisfy the requirement of two games against a divisional
opponent by playing a doubleheader.
� This creates a minimum season schedule of ten games. Each club in
the proposed league already plays that many games. Basically no one
would have to add or subtract from their schedule. Clubs who play
much more than ten games can go right on doing so. Clubs who play
fewer games will not be overly taxed by playing the minimum of ten.

Standings
1. Because some clubs will play more than the minimum of ten league
games, standings would be decided strictly by win percentage
(including league games only). 1st tie-break would be head-to-head
record. 2nd tie-break would be divisional record. 3rd tie-break
would involve a bare-knuckle boxing match between captains.

Championship
1. The championship will take place between the two division winners.
It would be a three-game series to be held at a date and TBD.
2. Though a playoff system might sound attractive to some, it is
probably too difficult to schedule. It also wasn't done in the 1880s,
so it's probably not a good idea.

Rules
1. I think we are all familiar with the 1886 National League rules.
We would use these rules in all games.
2. I don't think anyone is using illegal equipment. We all know what
is acceptable and what isn't. There's probably no need to get into
all that nonsense. I'm sure there are more concerns to be discussed.
It's only nearing July and we have a ton of time before next season
to work all of this out. Every year many of us talk about a league
and how nice it would be to have standings and an actual championship.
Let's just make it happen!

Additional Clubs:
1. I have included only clubs that I am aware of who play 1886 as
their PRIMARY year and also play 10 or more games routinely.
Certainly any club that wanted to participate could do so (Pittsfield,
Newtown, Meddowe, Providence Grays, etc.).
2. This is obviously just a jumping off point and is completely fluid.

Sincerely,
Patrick Reilly

#369

From: "game_hens" <game_hens@...>
Date: Tue Jul 24, 2007 5:25 am
Subject: Ballist DVD

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Gentlemen, as some of you may know, I have been working on a
documentary covering vintage base ball in New England.  The film will
be available for download at newenglandvintagebaseball.com on Monday,
July 30th.  This is a free download, and a completely not-for-profit
film.  If you want a DVD copy of the film, send me an e-mail, and I'll
send you one for $1, which will cover the cost of a blank DVD and
postage.  This film will be updated as our game evolves throughout
this year and beyond, but I hope you enjoy what has been filmed so
far.  Any questions can be directed to game_hens@....  Thanks!

Patrick "Blue" Reilly
Founder, Game Hens

#368

From: brian sheehy <historyball@...>
Date: Mon Jul 23, 2007 10:38 pm
Subject: Clinton All Star Update...

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Hey guys,

I apologize to those who get this 2 or 3 times, I just wanted to make sure everyone knew about it� I guess the all star game in Clinton will be the same format as last year- that was not how I was told it was going to be but I guess my opinion was left out of the discussion�.. Let me know if you will be attending if you have not already done so. These are the teams I have already

Essex- Lynn- Boston Beaneaters- Mudville- Game Hens- Dirigo- Waterbury

Brian

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Hi Brian,

Just wanted to give you an update on what’s going on here in Clinton.

We are excited about the upcoming game and tickets and posters are now on the streets. We decided to stick with the same format as last year: Gates open at noon, 2 pm 1860’s and 4 pm 1880’s style. We have also decided to have some fun things for kids to do, such as a dunking booth this year, so there should be plenty for kids to do between games too.

Do you think you can get the names of the teams who are playing this year by the week of August 6?

Let me know if you have any questions or thoughts.

Thanks and have a good weekend,

Maegen

#366

From: "game_hens" <game_hens@...>
Date: Tue Jul 17, 2007 9:03 pm
Subject: Custom Vintage Base Ball Bats

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Gentlemen, I recently met a master latheman in Providence who has
begun to hand-turn custom bats for our club.  His name is Bob and he
is now taking orders for 19th Century base ball bats of all sorts.  If
you have a custom bat you'd like made, a broken bat you'd like
replicated or are looking for a new piece of lumber, go to
www.bobsgotwood.com and look at the selection.

<a href="http://www.bobsgotwood.com">bobsgotwood.com</a>

Blue
Game Hens

#365

From: "historyball" <historyball@...>
Date: Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:06 pm
Subject: How To Make an 1861 Base Ball

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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

#363

From: brian sheehy <historyball@...>
Date: Fri Jul 6, 2007 2:45 pm
Subject: Re: Ironsides article

historyball

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Good article.... You do seem kind of sad- haa.

Hopefully the games in August will help you get some people interested.

Brian

SouthCoast Vintage Base Ball <southcoast_vintage_baseball@...> wrote:

Here is an article that went online today about the club I am trying to start: http://www.southcoast247.com/living/stories/vin_base.shtml

Since it was a phone interview I didn't get any special compliments like a soldier boy smile but she does say that I sounded sad. I'm just glad she left the part out about me sobbing like a baby.

Kyle

historyball <historyball@yahoo.com> wrote:

Hey guys,

Here is a link to an article that appeared in the Boston Globe today
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/07/01/old_ball_game_very
/ . It is from a game Melrose and Essex played this past Monday
night�. There is a good photo gallery and audio section. I still
don't know what a soldier boy smile is but I guess it's a compliment
to me�.. You can feel free to make fun of me.

Brian

Ironsides Base Ball Club

SouthCoast Vintage Base Ball

http://www.scvbb.org

http://www.ironsidesbbc.org

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#362

From: SouthCoast Vintage Base Ball <southcoast_vintage_baseball@...>
Date: Fri Jul 6, 2007 12:42 pm
Subject: Ironsides article

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Here is an article that went online today about the club I am trying to start: http://www.southcoast247.com/living/stories/vin_base.shtml

Since it was a phone interview I didn't get any special compliments like a soldier boy smile but she does say that I sounded sad. I'm just glad she left the part out about me sobbing like a baby.

Kyle

historyball <historyball@...> wrote:

Hey guys,

Here is a link to an article that appeared in the Boston Globe today
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/07/01/old_ball_game_very
/ . It is from a game Melrose and Essex played this past Monday
night�. There is a good photo gallery and audio section. I still
don't know what a soldier boy smile is but I guess it's a compliment
to me�.. You can feel free to make fun of me.

Brian

Ironsides Base Ball Club

SouthCoast Vintage Base Ball

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#361

From: "game_hens" <game_hens@...>
Date: Fri Jul 6, 2007 12:21 am
Subject: Bat Making Video

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A portion of the documentary "Ballist" is posted at:
www.newenglandvintagebaseball.com

The video depicts a local batmaker in Providence, RI making a vintage
bat (Burlingame model) on a hand-turned antique lathe.  Bob "The
Batmaker" is accepting orders through the Game Hens and can make as
many or as few bats as you'd like, complete with custom engraving and
measurements.  You ask for it, and he turns it.  E-mail me at
game_hens@... if you want more info on ordering.

Blue
Game Hens

#360

From: "Dan Genovese" <dgenovese@...>
Date: Thu Jul 5, 2007 7:11 pm
Subject: Springfield Paper Article on the Whately Pioneers and VBB

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New England VBB continues to grow.

http://www.masslive.com/republican/stories/index.ssf?/base/news-
3/1183447942315370.xml&coll=1

#359

From: "edw.baker" <edward@...>
Date: Thu Jul 5, 2007 4:04 pm
Subject: Base Ball Archives at Harvard

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In the New England Archivists Newsletter a link was published for
Harvard University's collection of Base Ball ephemera.  Thought you
might want to look it over.

http://oasis.harvard.edu:10080/oasis/deliver/deepLink?
_collection=oasis&uniqueId=hua01006

#357

From: "game_hens" <game_hens@...>
Date: Tue Jul 3, 2007 7:00 pm
Subject: Vintage Ballist's Tournament

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Thanks to everyone who played in the Tournament this past Saturday.
It was a great day of Base Ball.  Here are the results:

Game 1:  Essex BBC 15, Boston Colonials 1
Game 2:  Game Hens 10, NH Granite 8
Final:   Game Hens 7, Essex BBC 6

Special thanks to Vinnie & Brett for umpiring the games.  Video will
be posted on newenglandvintagebaseball.com soon.

Blue Reilly

#356

From: shanjd@...
Date: Tue Jul 3, 2007 1:12 am
Subject: Re: Boston Globe Article

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http://www.townonline.com/georgetown/homepage/x115275729

The boys from Mudville were also in the news last week:
http://www.townonline.com/natick/homepage/x1011102633

-----Original Message-----
From: brian sheehy <historyball@...>
To: newenglandvintagebaseball@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, 2 Jul 2007 7:59 pm
Subject: Re: [newenglandvintagebaseball] Boston Globe Article

This is another article that appeared in a Georgetown, MA newspaper from last week...

Kyle maybe the Globe article will help with getting a newspaper to write something for you. I think the audio in the Globe piece was pretty cool.

Brian

SouthCoast Vintage Base Ball <southcoast_vintage_baseball@yahoo.com> wrote:

This is great Brian. I find it encouraging to see articles like this. I just had a couple of interviews with newspapers in the last few days so hopefully they lead to something.

Kyle

historyball <historyball@yahoo.com> wrote:

Hey guys,

Here is a link to an article that appeared in the Boston Globe today
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/07/01/old_ball_game_very
/ . It is from a game Melrose and Essex played this past Monday
night…. There is a good photo gallery and audio section. I still
don't know what a soldier boy smile is but I guess it's a compliment
to me….. You can feel free to make fun of me.

Brian

Ironsides Base Ball Club

SouthCoast Vintage Base Ball

http://www.scvbb.org

http://www.ironsidesbbc.org

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#355

From: brian sheehy <historyball@...>
Date: Mon Jul 2, 2007 11:59 pm
Subject: Re: Boston Globe Article

historyball

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http://www.townonline.com/georgetown/homepage/x115275729

This is another article that appeared in a Georgetown, MA newspaper from last week...

Kyle maybe the Globe article will help with getting a newspaper to write something for you. I think the audio in the Globe piece was pretty cool.

Brian

SouthCoast Vintage Base Ball <southcoast_vintage_baseball@...> wrote:

This is great Brian. I find it encouraging to see articles like this. I just had a couple of interviews with newspapers in the last few days so hopefully they lead to something.

Kyle

historyball <historyball@yahoo.com> wrote:

Hey guys,

Here is a link to an article that appeared in the Boston Globe today
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/07/01/old_ball_game_very
/ . It is from a game Melrose and Essex played this past Monday
night�. There is a good photo gallery and audio section. I still
don't know what a soldier boy smile is but I guess it's a compliment
to me�.. You can feel free to make fun of me.

Brian

Ironsides Base Ball Club

SouthCoast Vintage Base Ball

http://www.scvbb.org

http://www.ironsidesbbc.org

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