Upcoming Events

Friday, April 13, 2007

2007 Convention Details

12 th ANNUAL Vintage Base Ball Conference

When

April 13 - 15 2007

Where

Douglas Michigan

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Friday, June 1, 2007

We're looking for vintage baseball teams to play prior to our home opening day game at the Warren Ball Park - the oldest ball park in the country still in use. We're located between Tombstone and the U.S.-Mexican Border in the historic former copper mining town of Bisbee, the "Queen of the Copper Camps." Our ball park was built in 1909, and has a fascinating history. Our team, the Bisbee Copper Kings, is a semi-pro team playing in the Centennial League. We would provide host families and promote your teams through statewide media. For more info on the Warren Ball Park and the Bisbee Copper Kings go to www.warrenballpark.com. To learn more about Bisbee, go to bisbeearizona.com, or discoverbisbee.com.

If opening day doesn't work but you would like to play on our field, we'd be happy to try to fit you into our schedule.

Contact Mike Anderson at manderson53@cableone.net

Sunday, June 24, 2007

Indy Blues Fest II

• Greenwood, IN (southern suburb of Indianapolis)
• Four team tournament
• Game times are 11:00, 1:00, and 3:00
• Rules will be of 1864 with no limits on stealing, sliding, or fielder positioning. These are our home field rules. While we do not limit stealing, we typically do not employ it much (usually running when other teams run on us)
• If interested, contact "Preacher" Scott Andersen of the Indianapolis Blues at wbsprudels@yahoo.com

Saturday, July 7, 2007

The Clodbuster Base Ball Club is looking for another Club to participate in a match for the Miami County Bicentennial. The location is to the north of Dayton. The match would be played either on July 7th or July 8th.

More details as they become available.

Any interested club please contact:

{clodbusters}at{clodbusters}dot{org}

Friday, August 3, 2007

World Tournament of Historic Base Ball, August 3-5

Greenfield Village (Dearborn, MI, outside of Detroit) is hosting the 5th Annual World Tournament of Historic Base Ball, and a few spots for clubs remain open. The tournament is based on the original World Tournament of Base Ball, played in Detroit in 1867. As did the original tournament, we follow the rules for 1867 as presented in Haney's Base Ball Book of Reference.

Exhibition games for early arrivals are on Friday, and the tournament runs Saturday and Sunday. As in the original 1867 tournament, awards are presented for Champion, Reserve Champion, Farthest Distance Traveled, Finest Uniform, and Best Captain.

Each participating club will receive:

• a stipend of $50 per day
• Four (4) participant buttons per active participant (allows admission to both Greenfield Village AND to the Henry Ford Museum for the weekend and following Monday --see www.thehenryford.org for more about the museum and Village!--)
• Discount coupons
• Lunches for active participants

Each club is guaranteed 3 games (more depending on performance in the brackets), and Baseball Hall of Fame Broadcaster Ernie Harwell even calls some innings each day.

Interested clubs nationwide are invited to contact Brian "Gettysburg" Egen for more information, at briane@thehenryford.org. Also, see http://www.thehenryford.org/calendar/baseball/worldseries/ for more tournament information.

Friday, August 10, 2007

National Silver Ball Tournament

• Location: Genesee Country Village-Silver Base Ball Park
• August 10-12, 2007
• Ruleset 1864
• More details to come

Sunday, August 19, 2007

Northern Indiana Vintage Base Ball All-Star Match

• Date: Sunday, August 19, 2007
• Time: All-Star Match begins immediately AFTER the conclusion of the South Bend Silver Hawks vs. Great Lakes Loons (minor league game begins at 1:30 p.m.)
• Location: Coveleski Stadium, 501 W. South St., South Bend, IN 46601 www.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&tab=wl&q=(approve sites)
• Silver Hawks web page: silverhawks.com(approve sites)
• Join club members from across northern Indiana for the second annual Northern Indiana Vintage Base Ball All-Star Match held at Coveleski Stadium in downtown South Bend. Each vintage team sends 3-5 players to represent their club on the field during this annual classic event.
• Bring your family and friends and enjoy an afternoon of modern baseball watching the South Bend Silver Hawks face the first year new-comer Great Lakes Loons prior to the vintage match. Vintage ballists are asked to be in uniform during the Hawks game and handout information as well as answer questions in promoting the All-Star Match. This is an outstanding opportunity to spread the news about vintage base ball and educate the public about the historical roots of the modern game. Media coverage is expected.
• During match we will have an on-field announcer to announce player names and help the public understand the different rules.
• Pre-sale tickets available for purchase @ $5 each. Participating clubs asked to purchase a minimum of 20 tickets. For more information contact Bill "Naughty Waltz" Firstenberger of the Village at Winona Blue Laws.

Saturday, September 1, 2007

President's Cup Vintage Base Ball Festival

• Host Clubs: The Montgomery College Saw Dogs (http://vintageball.woodstock.edu) & the Richmond Giants
• Location: George Ranch (www.georgeranch.org) Richmond, Texas
• 8 teams maximum (Committed teams: Montgomery College Saw Dogs; Richmond Giants; Buffalo Gap Chips; Breck & Buck Base Ball Club; and Farmers Branch Base Ball Club)
• All clubs play 2 matches.
• Matches will be played by the rules of 1860.
• No Entry Fee!
• Contact Information: Michael "Molasses" Hickey (michael.j.hickey@nhmccd.edu)

Saturday, October 6, 2007

Huzzah Hoosier Pennant

• The premier vintage base ball event in Indiana and a great way to conclude your season. Nine clubs participated in 2005, ten clubs in 2006.
• Clubs committed to the 2007 HHP as of 2/28/2007 - Village at Winona Blue Laws, Warsaw Fleetfoots, Indianapolis Hoosiers, Grand Rapids Kent BBC, Portage Iron Diamonds, Marmont Saints, Carriage Hill Clodbusters, Huntington Champion Hill Toppers, Indianapolis Blues, Elkhart Bonneyville Millers, Capital Reapers, Greenfield Village Lah-De-Dahs.
• 16 clubs maximum. Only 4 spots still available !!
• Host club: Village at Winona Blue Laws.
• Location: Winona Lake, Indiana. Google Map
• October 6, 2007 (rain date, October 7).
• All clubs play three matches in one day.
• Semi-competitive format, must have .667 winning record to qualify, then Tournament Champion is determined by club vote from pool of qualified candidates.
• Rule set: 1858 vbba.org.
• Entry fee: $100 per club.
• Each club must provide an umpire. Umpires not allowed to officiate matches involving their home club.
• Festival atmosphere - tournament part of Village at Winona Fall Festival, live music, craft demonstrations, food vendors, etc.
• Club Awards include: Huzzah Hoosier Pennant Tournament Champion Club, Crank's Choice Club.
• Individual competitions include: Billy Sunday Home to Home Speed Contest, Golden Arm Longest Throw, Heavy Lumber Longest Strike, Dead-Eye Accuracy Throw, Soft Hands Juggling Contest, Chalk the Line Best Tally Keeper, and Square Deal Best Umpire.
• Contact information on Blue Laws page: Village At Winona Blue Laws

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Northern Indiana Vintage Base Ball All-Star Match

Date: Sunday, April 20, 2008

Time: All-Star Match begins immediately AFTER the conclusion of the South Bend Silver Hawks vs. Cedar Rapids Kernals (minor league game begins at 1:30 p.m.)

Location: Coveleski Stadium, 501 W. South St., South Bend, IN 46601

Silver Hawks web page: silverhawks.com Join club members from across northern Indiana for the annual Northern Indiana Vintage Base Ball All-Star Match held at Coveleski Stadium in downtown South Bend. Each vintage team sends 3-5 players to represent their club on the field during this annual classic event. Bring your family and friends and enjoy an afternoon of modern baseball watching the South Bend Silver Hawks face the Cedar Rapids Kernals prior to the vintage match. Vintage ballists are asked to be in uniform during the Hawks game and handout information as well as answer questions in promoting the All-Star Match. This is an outstanding opportunity to spread the news about vintage base ball and educate the public about the historical roots of the modern game. Media coverage is expected. During match we will have an on-field announcer to announce player names and help the public understand the different rules. Pre-sale tickets available for purchase @ $5 each. Participating clubs asked to purchase a minimum of 20 tickets. For more information contact Bill "Naughty Waltz" Firstenberger of the Village at Winona Blue Laws.