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.…
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Chesapeakes Come Up Short in Easton
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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…
Chesapeake Nine Opens Season on Winning Note
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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…
Potomac Nine Fall in Hard Fought Battles with Cecil County
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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
Manassas Civil War Base Ball Tournament a Hit
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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…
Chesapeake Nine Battle Cecil at Jerusalem Mill
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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…
C&P to Play in 150th Anniversary Civil War Matches @ Manassas
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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…
Base Ball Returns to Magruder Park – Sun Jul 31
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Gaithersburg, MD July 5, 2011 – The Potomac nine vintage base ball club hosts Cecil County BBC for a special event sponsored by the city of Hyattsvillek, Anacostia Trails Heritage Area, and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. The…
Media Coverage & Photos from LPS 19th Century Vintage Base Ball Day
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Fairfax, Va June 15, 2011– On June 12th, the Chesapeake and Potomac (C&P) Vintage Base Ball Club participated in Loudoun Preservation Society’s 19th Century Vintage Base Ball Day at Oatlands Plantation in Leesburg, Va. The event was highly successful and…
19th Century Vintage Base Ball Day – June 12th
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Gaithersburg, MD June 8th, 2011– 3 vintage base ball teams—Potomac Nine, Chesapeake Nine, and the Elkton Eclipse—participate in a special event on Sunday, June 12th. The Loudoun Preservation Society will host a unique, family-friendly event on Sunday, June 12, from…