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…
Chesapeake Nine Participate in Gilmore’s Raid Reenactment at Jerusalem Mill
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C&P demonstrates Civil War base ball during a reenactment of Gilmore’s Raid at Jerusalem Mill.
Potomac Nine Falls Short Against Talbot
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Easton, MD May 15, 2011 – Despite a forecast for thunderstorms, it was a fair day for base ball, though rather humid. Nine Potomacs traveled to Easton, MD, for a doubleheader with the Talbot Fair Play. Game 1 began sluggishly…