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© 2012 Chesapeake and Potomac Base Ball Club
Kingsville, Md.
May 5th, 2012 –
Last Saturday, May 5th, a shorthanded but undaunted group of Chesapeakes traveled to the heart of Pennsylvania to take on the Mechanicsburg Base Ball Club at its home field in Mechanicsburg. The Pennsylvanians took both matches, 20-12 and 8-1.
On Saturday, we also welcomed a new player to the Chesapeake Nine: Gary “Weasel” Wasielewski, the captain of the Dauntless, contributed at the dish and supplied a steady hand behind the dish and in the infield. Thanks for joining us, Weasel!
Both seven-inning matches were very competitive and closer than the final scores indicate. The Mechanicsburg club took the opener 20-12, but the eight stout Chesapeakes put aces on the board in every inning except one. In an absolutely incredible display of patience at the dish, Scoop drew six bases on balls. He subsequently stole nine bases and scored six runs! Scoop, I’ve already been contacted by Cooperstown. They’re not asking for your bat; they’re asking for your shoes!
In the nightcap, the Chesapeakes hung close, hoping that at any moment their offense would erupt. Trailing 3-1, going into the bottom of the sixth inning, the Mechanicsburg men scored five insurance aces, effectively putting the game out of reach and securing a 8-1 victory.
The Chesapeakes wish to thank the Mechanicsburg BBC for being tremendous hosts and very sportsmanlike opponents on a beautiful day of vintage base ball. We also thank Mechanicsburg for loaning us a player while we were in the field, enabling us to fill every position. Caps off to Scoop for expertly directing the Chesapeakes in both matches.
Our next set of matches–our home opener!–will take place at Jerusalem Mill. We’ll be squaring off against our friends on the new Old Dominion team. Scoop will be out of town that day, so please let me know directly, if you will be able to play. Thanks.
- Commodore
Sunday, April 29
Kingsville, Md. –
Under beautiful skies on the Eastern Shore this Sunday afternoon, Apr. 29, the Chesapeake Nine put up a valiant effort against their good friends and noble opponents, the Talbot Fair Plays, but fell short in both matches.
We also welcomed one new player, Kevin “Moonshine” Walsh, the son of Silver Fox and brother of Vassar; and one potential new player, Eric “Badger” Robinson, Spider’s brother, who was visiting from Madison, WI. All we need to do is convince Badger to quit his job and move from Wisconsin to Maryland so that he can play full time for the Chesapeakes.
In the first contest, the Chesapeakes led most of the way, but the Fair Plays tallied a couple of aces in the ninth inning and took the match 9-8. In match #2, the Chesapeakes staked out an early lead but couldn’t contain the pesky Talbot offense, which raked up 11 runs over their last four at-bats. The Fair Plays won the second game 15-6.
Of special note for the Chesapeakes, Scoop had four hits and reached base three more times via bases on balls, each producing a run batted in; Spider scored three runs; and Hobbs and Stretch each had five hits and scored two runs.
Huzzahs to the Fair Plays for their tremendous hospitality and for two very well played, highly spirited, and very sportsmanlike contests. Special thanks to Scoop for his fine job of captaining the Chesapeakes on the field and to all the Chesapeake players for their outstanding play in the field, tenacity at the dish, and never-say-die spirit.
Kingsville, MD
April 25, 2012–
Saturday was a great day for base ball, and Hyattsville was a tremendous venue to get the brand new season off to a tremendous start. In what seemed like a large family reunion, the visiting Chesapeakes and host Potomacs gathered at Magurder Park in Hyattsville for a couple of nine-inning contests. Before the first match, Scoop, Burner, Pop (from the Potomacs), and Commodore marched in a parade celebrating the anniversary of the incorporation of the City of Hyattsville. They greated hundreds of friendly Hyattsville residents along the route, several of whom later watched the matches at Magruder Park. The Northwestern H.S. Wildcat Band provided musical accompanyment the whole distance. We can attest that they have great drummers.
In two very well played, spririted, and sportsmanlike contests, the Chesapeakes took two matches from the Potomacs, 16-8 and 14-12. The Chesapeakes racked up several big innings, and then hung on to seize the nightcap. Scoop and Silver Fox anchored the pitching duties, while Spanks (6 hits, 6 runs), Lightning (“Shanghaied” without any fuming from the Old Dominions; 7, 6), Shazam (7, 3), and Stretch (6, 1) ignited and continuously stoked the offense. And Spider and Lightning dashed the hopes of many a Potomac striker who launched a long skyball to the garden. Huzza to the Potomacs for two fine contests!
Several new players competed for the first time for the Chesapeakes. Please extend a very warm welcoming huzza to Bill “Silver Fox” Walsh, Meghan “Vassar” Walsh, Kristian “Spanks” Spannhake, and Rick “Babe” Ruth. Silver Fox, Vassar, and Spanks are members of the Havre de Grace Dauntless and, along with other Dauntless players, have very graciously agreed to play for the Chesapeake Nine this season. They have a home with the C-9 for as long as they want.
Special thanks and recognition go to Scoop for two very well managed contests, Richard “Pastime” D’Ambrisi for an outstanding job as arbiter, and Abby Sandel of the City of Hyattsville Recreation and Arts Department for extending to the C&P the invitation to play during the weekend festival and for providing us with a great site for the matches.
Next up for the Chesapeakes is a set of matches at Talbot on Sunday, Apr. 29. More info to follow.
One additional very important note: The Friends of Jerusalem Mill are holding their annual spring dinner meeting at the Bayou Restaurant in Havre de Grace on Friday, May 4th, starting at 6 PM. The cost is $35.00 per person. Please let me know if you are interested attending. It would be a great opportunity for us to demonstrate how much we appreciate their incredible hospitality.
Alexandria, Va
April 2, 2012
Before Magruder Park was dedicated, base ball was played on the same spot, known locally as Wine’s Fields. As part of the City of Hyattsville’s 126th Anniversary celebrations, the Chesapeake Nine of Baltimore and Potomac Nine of Washington, DC will square off in an Opening Day doubleheader. The event is free and open to the public.
Kingsville, MD
August 8, 2011–
The Chesapeake Nine of Baltimore, well represented by eleven players, traveled to Glen Burnie to participate in a mini-tournament hosted by the Excelsior BBC of Arundel. The Mechanicsburg BBC filled out the trio. All matches were seven innings.
In the second match of the tournament, which was the first for the Chesapeakes, Hobbs pitched seven sparkling innings and even recorded three put outs in one inning, but the Baltimore team couldn’t thaw its lumber and fell 4-1.
In the third match of the tourney, which was the second for the Chesapeake Nine, the Chesapeakes took a lead against the host Excelsiors but couldn’t hold it, dropping the contest 11-6. The highlight of the match for the Chesapeake Nine occurred when Burner drove in three runs by grounding into an unassisted out at first. A fielding melee ensued, and, by the time Burner got halfway back to the sidelines, three runners had safely crossed the dish.
Next up for the Chesapeake Nine is the two-day Mid Atlantic Vintage Base Ball League Festival in Philadelphia on Aug. 20 & 21.
Hyattsville, MD
July 31, 2011–
The Potomac Nine battled hard today vs. Cecil County in Hyattsville, MD. The young, strong Cecil County team outlasted the Potomacs in both games, 13-2 and 14-6. Subtract a few bad innings, the gritty Potomac squad held their own against Cecil County. Three new Old Dominion players helped lead the way for Potomac, Rex “Stoney” Stone, Forest “Flash” Voelker, and Spencer “Bulldog” Voelker.
http://hyattsville.patch.com/articles/photo-gallery-vintage-baseball-in-the-park#photo-7215579
http://www.gazette.net/article/20110728/NEWS/707289832/1123/clubs-bring-19th-century-baseball-to-hyattsville&template=gazette
Manassas, VA
July 25, 2011–
Old Town Manassas, VA commemorated the Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War and the Battle of First Manassas (Bull Run) July 21-24 with living history demonstrations, speakers, art, music, and Civil War base ball.
Members of the Chesapeake and Potomac Base Ball Club and the Excelsior Base Ball Club of Arundel braved the conditions July 23-24, playing vintage (Civil War) base ball in a wonderful environment organized by Historical Manassas. Playing nearby a Civil War encampment, the Clubs played their finest in front of dozens of cranks who really enjoyed watching vintage base ball, despite the 110 degree heat index.
The first game between the Potomac Nine of Washington DC and the Arundel Excelsiors was a close one through the last out. After spotting Potomac two early runs, Arundel clamped down on defense and pushed across 6 runs in the second and third innings through timely hitting and solid base running. Potomac’s Erik “Cannon” Christensen cleared the center field fence in the eighth inning with a mammoth 2-run home run that cut Arundel’s lead to 3, but that was as close as Potomac would get. Arundel’s Fred “Bones” Fontz made two spectacular throws from behind to nail base runners at third and Tim “Shakespeare” Grieb’s timely hits solidified the 8-5 win for Arundel.
The second game featured the Old Dominions of Northern Virginia taking the field for the first time versus the Arundel Excelsiors. With 7 Northern Virginians in the line-up, including 4 players playing for the first time, the Old Dominions scored 7 runs in the top of the first and never looked back, winning 11-6 in their inaugural game. Jerry “Ranger” Sparks crushed two 2-run doubles in his first two career at-bats, while Tommy “Scout” Carlyle, Nathan “Smokey” Sparks, and Matthew Davilia had tremendous at-bats and showed great hands in the field in their first game. The future looks good for the Old Dominions, who will formally join the MAVBBL for the start of the 2012 season.
Overall, it was a tremendous weekend of base ball in Old Town Manassas. Despite the heat, players and cranks had a great time and demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship. Many thanks to Kenny Loveless and Historic Manassas for organizing the special Civil War base ball event.
Check out the article in Inside Nova:
http://www2.insidenova.com/news/2011/jul/24/old-time-base-ball-makes-pitch-ar-1194064/?referer=http://www.facebook.com/l/5AQDmNm5wAQD3JN09kJ7AxAJriA0nOKwDFo2DmxUBwZq61Q/insidenova.com/ar/1194064/&shorturl=http://bit.ly/n6Enr9
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Jerusalem Mill, Md
July 14, 2011 –
Hello Everyone:
Three resounding Huzzahs to Old Hoss, Rube, and all the other great players on the Colorado All-Star Team that visited Jerusalem Mill on Thursday afternoon, July 14th. We played a six-inning exhibition followed by a great cookout, featuring a variety of tasty vittles. Thanks to all who brought the food and special thanks to Shooter, who brought the grill, and to Shooter’s wife Lisa, who operated the grill while we were busy playing base ball!
The Chesapeakes introduced two new players: Bob “Tin Man” McClelland, who played a flawless first base, and Zell “Ornery” Olson, who anchored the behind position and intrigued the spectators with his bat made from a railroad brakeman’s handle. The match was close thanks to the hurling of Scoop and Farmer, who held the men from the Centennial State in check. The Chesapeakes had a skinny one-run lead going into the bottom of the sixth, but the Colorado nine scored two clutch aces to take the contest, 9-8.
Special thanks also go out to the many cranks, many from the Friends of Jerusalem Mill, who attended Thursday afternoon’s match. We greatly appreciate your support.
In photo #1, Scoop is greeting our visitors. In photo #2, Tin Man is about to launch a long sky ball to left.
We wish our friends from Colorado the best of luck in the tournament at Gettysburg and hope to see them again soon in either Maryland or out in the Rocky Mountains.
Next up for the Chesapeakes is a set of home matches, this Sunday, starting at noon. See you out on the field.
Jerusalem Mill, Md
July 2011–
On a clear and very warm Sunday afternoon at Jerusalem Mill, the Chesapeake Nine hosted the Cecil Base Ball Club in a pair of seven inning matches. The day of base ball was dedicated to memory of our great friend Scott “Curly” Murphy of the Talbot Fair Plays, who passed away very suddenly the day before. We will really miss him.
Employing a relentless station-to-station style of offense, the Cecil club jumped off to a big lead in both matches and steadily built on those leads in both contests. The visitors took the first match 19-3 and the second match 32-4. Despite the lopsided outcomes, there were a number of bright spots for the Chesapeakes. Farmer played several infield positions, turning in several sparkling plays including the front end of a double play. Nat gave it a 110% despite playing with an injured knee. Hobbs, Frag, Cobb, and Shazam minimized extra base hits by plugging the holes in the garden. And Burner, who set up shop behind the dish, kept Cecil runners on their toes with her rocket arm.
Up next for the Chesapeake Nine are an exhibition match against the Colorado Base Ball Club, Thursday afternoon, July 14, and a pair of matches against the Diamond State Base Ball Club of Delaware, Sunday afternoon, July 17. Both events will take place at Jerusalem Mill.
In photo #1, our club historian, Richard “Pastime” D’Ambrisi, is shown serving as arbiter in Sunday’s matches. Photo #2 is a full-field view of Sunday’s action at Jerusalem Mill.
Fairfax, Va
July 18, 2011–
The Chesapeake and Potomac Vintage Base Ball Club will be participating in a celebration of Civil War style base ball matches this weekend, July 23rd and 24th, an event which is being sponsored by Historic Manassas.
Historic Manassas will be hosting a Civil War base ball tournament from July 22 through 24th. C&P will participate in matches on Saturday, July 23, at 10am, 12pm, and 2pm featuring the Potomac Nine and the debut of its new northern Virginia vintage base ball club the Old Dominions. On Sunday, July 24 the Potomac/Old Dominions and Arundel will play at 10am and 12pm.
For more details about the events this weekend, please visit http://www.manassascivilwar.org/home.aspx or refer to the C&P Calendar.
Please Join Us! C&P VBBC welcomes players from all age groups, of all backgrounds, and all skill levels! We want you to play vintage base ball with us in Northern Virginia.
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