Elkton, MD - The second annual Maryland/New Jersey challenge saw the C&P take on a newly formed nine, the Newark Eurekas, from Newark, New Jersey and a familiar foe in the Flemington Neshanock, NJ nine.
In the first match the club played by the rules of 1864 base ball, C&P took on the Newark Nine. Newark outhit the C&P and dropped them 15-3. Scoop, who was perfect at the dish all day, collected 2 hits and new addition Ox added 3.
The second game was the longest in C&P history, lasting 3 hours. Unfortunately, the C&P fell in an 1873 match to the Neshanock, 36-29. C&P had several players who collected multiple hits, icluding Zag, Ivy, Ox, Hobbs, Buckeye, Moon, Rock, Stretch, and Trotter. Cobb made the defensive play of the day, turning a double play on a beautifully caught ball in the right garden.
| Baltimore, MD - The Chesapeake and Potomac Base Ball Club have announced their 2008 schedule. The scheduled is highlighted by exhibition games at the York Revolution Fan Fest and the Bowie Bay Sox game in May. In addition, they will hold an exhibition during Civil War Days on July 19th. The team will also compete in the second annual Washington DC tournament, to be held on the National Mall on June 7-8. |
| Date | Event | Opponent | Location | Results |
| April 5 | Fan Fest | Elkton | York, Pa | PPD |
| April 27 | MD/NJ Challenge | Various | Elkton, Md | 3-15, 29-36 |
| May 18 | Exhibition | TBD | Bowie, Md | |
| Jun 7-8 | DC Tourney | Various | Washington DC | |
| Jun 22 | Match | Talbot | Easton, Md | |
| Jul 19 | Exhibition (Civil War Days) | TBD | Old Jerusalem Mill | |
| Jul 20 | Match | Elkton | Elkton, Md | |
| Aug 2-3 | Vintage Tournament | Various | Old Bethpage, Ny | |
| Aug 17 | Match | Elkton | Baltimore, Md | |
| Sep 21 | Match | Talbot | Rockville, Md | |
| Oct 12 | MD State Championship | TBD | TBD |
| White Marsh, MD - "Bucket" is the captain and one of the three founding members of the Chesapeake and Potomac Nine. In the inagural game for the C&P, "Bucket" collected the first "tally" driven in, when Mark "Zag" Kubofcik tallied an "ace" on his sacrafices. "Bucket" hit .273 during the squad's inagural season but improved dramatically during the second season. He earned his nickname because of an early season slump during the club's first season, "Bucket" is responsible for the team's schedule, organizing the practices, and recruiting "muffins". |
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| Millersville, MD - "Curmudgeon" is the oldest player ever to suit up for C&P. He made one appearance for C&P in 2006 and collected four hits in seven at-bats during the Chesapeake Cup Tournament. He collected two key hits in the Gotham's tournament in New York, allowing Chesapeake and Potomac to split their games in their fist visit to the "Big Apple". Curmudgeon has hurled the most games for C&P during the 2007 campaign. He has collected four hits on the season and has stolen two bases. Curmudgeon also plays "Senior Softball". |
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Elkton, MD - Playing at historic Elk Landing in Elkton, Maryland, the Chesapeake and Potomac lost two matches, one each, to the Elizabeth (NJ) Athletic Club and Flemington (NJ). The tallies for the matches were 22-6 and 20-8 respectively.
In the first match the club played by the rules of 1864 base ball. C&P, facing Elizabeth for the first time in club history, put up a valiant effort but were out scored by a very good club. The second match saw C&P fall behind early 16-0 to Flemington, playing 1873 rules. C&P stormed back tallying 8 before ultimately falling 20-8.
C&P welcomed 2 new muffins to the squad, Howard "Ivy" Berkof (who collected 3 hits on the day) and Roberto "Pony" Santiago (Who had a hit and a RBI in his debut). Steve "Scoop" Kahl and Rick "Hawk" Searle each had 4 hits, Mark "Stretch" McGery stole 5 bases, Jeff "Bucket" Turner drove in 2, Rich "Winfield" Saylor had 2 key hits and Joe "Hobbs" Kubofcik collected his second 3 bagger on the season.
WASHINGTON - The Chesapeake and Potomac Base Ball Club will host the best clubs from our nation's capital, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York July 7-8, 2007, for the inaugural Mid-Atlantic Invitational Tournament of 19th Century Base Ball.
The tournament will be played on the National Mall, at fields 6, 7, and 8 at 23rd and Independence, just south of the Lincoln Memorial. Invited teams include the mighty C&P, the Elkton Eclipse, the Talbot Fair Plays, the Flemington Neshanock, and the New York Gothams. Games start Saturday at noon and continue through the afternoon. The tournament concludes Sunday, with games starting at 9:30 and the championship match commencing at 1:00 p.m.
Attendance is free, participation is encouraged, and all events will be very family-friendly. Come one, come all, to cheer on your Chesapeake and Potomac!
The Washington Post's Express section recently featured the tournament in a cover story. ("Past Perfection," July 3, 2007.)
The Chesapeake and Potomac Base Ball Club is a Vintage Base Ball team that plays by nineteenth century rules using authentic replicas of nineteenth century equipment and uniforms. As was the custom in the 1860s, we play the field barehanded, without gloves.
When the Chesapeake and Potomac takes the field, players and fans alike can step back in time to a simpler era and experience baseball the way it was meant to be played.
Welcome to our website, where you can learn more about the great game of Vintage Base Ball and the mighty Chesapeake and Potomac.
In the first game, C&P played Flemington, NJ and was handed a defeat by the score of 20-9 in a well spirited match. The game was played under 1873 rules.
In the second game, playing 1864 rules, C&P faced the host Gothams. After giving up 7 runs in the first, C&P settled down for an exciting come from behind 16-14 victory.
JD "Buckeye" Almond turned in the defensive play of the day, snagging a foul ball outstretched, while sliding. New addition David "Bull" Pauwels drove in seven runs and crushed the longest hit of the day. Joe "Commodore" Stanik hurled two complete games, notching his second victory against two defeats for the season. Jeff "Bucket" Turner reached base safely in seven of his eight trips to the plate.
Chesapeake and Potomac would like to thank the New York Gothams for inviting them to play in their tournament. Also they would like to thank the Gothams and Flemington for two well played games.
EASTON (May 6, 2007) -- The Chesapeake and Potomac Base Ball Club recorded its first ever victory in thrilling fashion against Easton 9-8 at Idlewild Park in Easton, Maryland.
The game was close throughout with new addition JD "Buckeye" Almond delivering the key hit, a two run double down the line in right. The Chessie Macs sealed the victory as Joe "Hobbs" Kubofcik threw out an Easton runner at first from left field to end the game. Mark "Zag" Kubofcik had five hits to pace the Chessie Macs while Joe "Commodore" Stanik recorded the victory.
ARLINGTON, Va. (January 27, 2007) -- The Chesapeake and Potomac made a strong showing at the annual meeting of the Bob Davids SABR Chapter. Sandwiched between presentations by Curt Flood biographer Brad Snyder and former Ranger and Twin Mike Cubbage, Scott "Rhubarb" Rogers and Richard "Pastime" D'Ambrisi spoke in full uniform about Vintage Base Ball and the Club. Rich "Winfield" Saylor was in attendance as well, carefully disguised to infiltrate the audience in a Brooks Robinson jersey and Brooklyn Dodgers cap.
Several of the SABR members in attendance seemed surprised to have the opportunity to throw vintage baseballs around the room, but the barehanded catching demonstration seemed to be a highlight of the annual meeting. After the presentation, Pastime's display of vintage memorabilia attracted much interest, and several dozen SABR members took away recruiting flyers and tearsheets. Many SABRites expressed interest in the Club's 2007 schedule, as well as learning about Pastime's vintage shoes.
Rhubarb captured the presentation on wax cylinder.
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