Room cost per night - $109
Register with “2012 VBBA Convention”
Registration ends on February 29, 2012
Four Points Sheraton Plainview
333 South Service Road
Plainview, NY 11803
P – 516-694-6500
Fax – 516-694-4718
Description:
Registration -
Room cost per night - $109
Register with “2012 VBBA Convention”
Registration ends on February 29, 2012
Four Points Sheraton Plainview
333 South Service Road
Plainview, NY 11803
P – 516-694-6500
Fax – 516-694-4718
Description:
Registration -
Room cost per night - $109
Register with “2012 VBBA Convention”
Registration ends on February 29, 2012
Four Points Sheraton Plainview
333 South Service Road
Plainview, NY 11803
P – 516-694-6500
Fax – 516-694-4718
Location:
Wheaton, Illinois
Description:
This year the Northern Illinois Vintage Base Ball Tournament is moving to a different month and location. It will take place on Saturday, July 7, at 10:30 AM, at Cantigny Park, home of the Robert R. McCormick Estate in Wheaton, Illinois.
So far the DuPage County Plowboys, Chicago Salmon, Bloomigndale Bucks, Rockford Forest Citys, Somonauk Bluestockings, Springfield Long Nine, Creston Regulators, Aurora Town Club, and Oregon Ganymedes will be participating.
As we have access to the Cantigny Parade Field this years event is open to additional vintage base ball teams. If you are interested you can contact me at my home email address at g56reader@aol.com.
Time:
11:00am - 5:00pm
Location:
Lakewood Park, Lakewood, Ohio
Description:
he Western Reserve Cup began in 1865 with a lopsided win by the Oberlin Penfields over the Forest City Club of Cleveland. In 1866, the Forest City’s avenged their lopsided loss from 1865 with a 36-18 beating of the Penfields on July 4th in front of thousands of fans. A Silver Ball and Rosewood Bat, made by Tiffany’s Co., and valued at $120, was secured by John Sargent, a local merchant. The large sum for the prize was a year’s wages for most working-class families of the time. The trophy was open to all clubs from the Western Reserve area, and could only be won if a club played in at least one challenge match per month, and went undefeated in such matches for the entire season. A tradition was born, and the stakes were high.
In 2009, the Western Reserve Championship was revived. Matches were played between all three vintage base ball clubs in the area: the Akron Black Stockings, Forest City’s and Cleveland Blues. The matches were played at Lakewood Park, in Lakewood Ohio, and sponsored by the Lakewood Historical Society. A small trophy was made, and the event was deemed “The Western Reserve Cup”. The Cleveland Blues prevailed in 2009, after all clubs had played each other once. After the match, the clubs adjourned to Merry Arts Grille and Pub for refreshments.
The WRC is now a yearly tradition, with every vintage club in the historic Western Reserve area invited to play in the event. In 2012, the event will again be held at Lakewood Park in Lakewood, Ohio, and sponsored by the Lakewood Historical Society.
Time:
All day event
Location:
Gettysburg, PA
Description:
The 3rd Annual Gettysburg 19th Century Base Ball Festival will take place on July 21 and 22, 2012 in Gettysburg, PA. The Elkton Base Ball Club is the promoter of the event which has drawn 1,500 people the first year and 1,200 the second year. We are accepting applications and inquiries for the 2012 event through November 15 for experienced clubs. You will play 4 games over 2 days with plenty of time for siteseeing. A real family event with many ancillary activites. In 2012 it will be a festival style event. Play is by the 1864 rules (eastern). References available upon request from the many clubs across the country who have played in previous events. Email us at elktonbase_ball@yahoo.com if you are interested.
Location:
Petoskey, Michigan
Description:
August 4th, 2012 - Four club round robin. 1863 Rules. Each club will play 3 nine round matches in one day. The Petoskey Mossbacks are the host club.
See the Fudge Bucket website for full details.
Location:
Murrysville, PA
Description:
As the spirited town of Murrysville (small suburb outside of Pittsburgh) gathers for food, games, fireworks, live music, and more... They'll be dazzled by the intriguing entertainment of vintage base ball. This small 3-team tournament provides a full day of base ball, a youth event, and a festival of cranks.