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An interview with Tim Wiles

 Gypsy discusses the origins of Take Me Out To The Ball Game with author, Tim Wiles, this week on VBBTW.  Wiles is also the Director of Research at the National Baseball Hall of Fame.  Ever wonder what it would take to land that dream job? Listen in.

 

  

 

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Chicagoland VBB Pickup Game - 7/20		  
 
 

Mark your calendars for the afternoon of Sunday, July 20th for the "First Annual Chicagoland Vintage Base Ball Pick-Up Match" at Langum Park in St. Charles, Illinois.  This event will be sponsored by "Vintage Base Ball This Week". 

This scheduled afternoon is designed for any ballist--from any club--to come out, bring their families and enjoy an afternoon of 1858 base ball, picnicking and friendship.  At 2 pm, participating ballists will be separated into clubs (much like we did when we were kids) and a gentlemanly 1858 rules match will then commence.   Individual ballists or entire clubs are invited to attend. 

Langum Park is located on the banks of the Fox River, just south of downtown St. Charles on Rt. 25.  During the Civil War the park land was occupied by Camp Kane and was the location used to train the 8th and 17th Illinois Cavalry regiments.

Please consider this day as a day of fellowship among ballists at the mid point of the season.  Let me know how many of your ballists are interested as soon as possible.  Who knows?  We could get two diamonds going! 

This is a BYOP (bring your own picnic) event. 

 

 



 

 

 

  
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Huzzah Hoosier Pennant

The premier vintage base ball event in Indiana and a great way to conclude your season. Nine clubs participated in 2005, ten clubs in 2006, 12 clubs in 2007.

  • October 4, 2008 (rain date, October 5).
  • 16 clubs maximum.
  • Location: Winona Lake, Indiana. Google Map

     All clubs play three seven-inning matches in one day. No overnight stay required.
      Semi-competitive format, must have .667 winning record to qualify, then Tournament Champion is determined by an all-clubs vote from pool of qualified candidates.

  • Rule set: 1858 vbba.org.

  • Entry fee: $100 per club.

Each club must provide an umpire. Umpires not allowed to officiate matches involving their home club.
      Festival atmosphere - tournament part of Village at Winona Fall Festival, live music, craft demonstrations, food vendors, etc.
   Club Awards include: Huzzah Hoosier Pennant Tournament Champion Club, Crank's Choice Club.
     Individual competitions include: Billy Sunday Home to Home Speed Contest, Golden Arm Longest Throw, Heavy Lumber Longest Strike, Dead-Eye Accuracy Throw, Soft Hands Juggling Contest, Chalk the Line Best Tally Keeper, and Square Deal Best Umpire.