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Rain holds off! Geese are saved!

Potomac — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:30:52 +0000

May 18, 2013 Bohrer Park, Gaithersburg Despite forecasts for rain, the morning arrived cloudy but dry, and it was agreed the games would proceed. Ultimately, the Potomacs and their visitors, the Arundel Excelsiors, completed their double header and walked off…

POTOMACS FACE CHESAPEAKE CLUB

Potomac — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:33:18 +0000

The grounds of the Potomac Club, beautifully situated at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg Maryland was the site of two grand base ball matches between the Potomac and Chesapeake nines on Sunday the 5th of May. The weather was exceeding propitious…

Chesapeakes Take Two from Old Dominions

Chesapeake — Wed, 01 May 2013 11:58:34 +0000

Sunday April 28, 2013 Historc Jerusalem Mill Village, Kingsville, MD On a cool, cloudy Sunday afternoon, April 28th, at Jerusalem Mill Village, the Chesapeake Nine of Baltimore engaged the visiting Old Dominions of Northern Virginia in a friendly “family” squabble.…

Potomac takes two from Arundel – Shakespeare breaks his ankle

Potomac — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:53:28 +0000

April 28, 2013 Recreation Acres Field, Glen Burnie, MD The Potomacs enjoyed another day of well-played, competitive ball, taking two close nine inning matches from the Arundel Excelsiors by the scores of 6-4 and 7-6. Game One was scoreless through…

Chesapeake Nine Earns Split in Season Opener vs. Potomac Nine, Apr. 14, 2013

Chesapeake — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:04:09 +0000

On Sunday, April 14, a picture-perfect day for vintage base ball at Jerusalem Mill Village, the Chesapeake Nine of Baltimore opened the 2013 base ball season against their C&P cousins, the Potomac Nine of Washington. Fifteen Chesapeakes turned out for the matches, including two new players: Charlie…

Cheaspeakes Compete Well in Marathon Tournament

admin — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 18:24:45 +0000

Fifteen members of the Chesapeake Nine of Baltimore assembled in Glen Burnie to participate in the first Southern Maryland Tournament, which was hosted by the Arundel Excelsior Base Ball Club. The temperature hovered in the 90s all day, but armed…

Tough Sunday for the Chesapeake Nine

admin — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:04:05 +0000

Baseball History Talk @ Babe Ruth Birthplace – July 14

admin — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 23:51:52 +0000

Join us at the Babe Ruth Birthplace on Saturday, July 14 as Baseball historian Richard D’Ambrisi discusses the evolution of 19th century baseball equipment and rules. The program begins at 1:00 p.m. and is FREE with the price of admission.…

Chesapeake Team Play Historic Game

admin — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 17:54:12 +0000

In what might be a base ball first, a team throws a shutout with only 8 players. After an unfortunate injury to Burner, the Chesapeake Nine became the Chesapeake Eight for the second game against the Arundel Excelsior. On a…

Chesapeakes Drop Two Tough Matches to Diamond State, Sun., Jun.10

admin — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:50:06 +0000

This past Sunday (June 10th), fifteen members of the Chesapeake Nine and two dedicated spectators trekked to Delaware City, boarded a landing craft, and made the short transit across the Delaware River to Pea Patch Island, the home of Ft. Delaware and the site…