Chesapeake and Potomac Base Ball Club http://www.chesapeakeandpotomac.org/ en Copyright 2007 Sat, 25 Aug 2007 21:25:25 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Vintage Player Spotlight: Russ "Curmudgeon" Fritz 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".

]]> http://www.chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2007/08/vintage_player_spotlight_russ.html http://www.chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2007/08/vintage_player_spotlight_russ.html News Sat, 25 Aug 2007 21:25:25 -0500 C&P Drop 2 in Elkton 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.

]]> http://www.chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2007/07/cp_drop_2_in_elkton.html http://www.chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2007/07/cp_drop_2_in_elkton.html Sun, 22 Jul 2007 21:01:51 -0500 C&P Hosts Inaugural Capital Vintage Tourney 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.)

]]> http://www.chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2007/07/cp_hosts_inaugural_capital_vin.html http://www.chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2007/07/cp_hosts_inaugural_capital_vin.html News Fri, 06 Jul 2007 16:33:02 -0500 Vintage Base Ball in Baltimore and Washington 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.

]]> http://www.chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2007/07/vintage_base_ball_in_baltimore.html http://www.chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2007/07/vintage_base_ball_in_baltimore.html Static Pages Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:01:00 -0500 C&P Loses Opener, Wins Night-Cap in the Gothams' Tournament NEW YORK CITY (May 19, 2007) - The Chessie Macs of Chesapeake and Potomac, participated in their first Gothams' tournament and split their two games. The tournament was held in Central Park on May 19th.

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.]]> http://www.chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2007/05/cp_loses_opener_wins_nightcap.html http://www.chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2007/05/cp_loses_opener_wins_nightcap.html News Sun, 20 May 2007 00:28:56 -0500 C&P Records Nine's First Victory 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.

]]> http://www.chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2007/05/cp_records_nines_first_ever_vi.html http://www.chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2007/05/cp_records_nines_first_ever_vi.html News Mon, 07 May 2007 21:49:17 -0500 C&P Takes SABR by Storm 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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]]> http://www.chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2007/01/cp_takes_sabr_by_storm.html http://www.chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2007/01/cp_takes_sabr_by_storm.html News Mon, 29 Jan 2007 13:57:31 -0500 C&P SABR-Rattling A delegation of members of the Chesapeake and Potomac will report on Vintage Base Ball and the Club's inaugural season at the 2007 meeting of the Society for American Baseball Research's Mid-Atlantic chapter.

The 33rd annual meeting of the Bob Davids Chapter of SABR will take place on Saturday, January 27, 2007, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge in Arlington, Virginia (1900 North Fort Myer Drive, Arlington, VA 22209) The C&P presentation is scheduled to start at 11:00 a.m., and will include hands-on demonstrations of vintage equipment and techniques. Club historian Richard D'Ambrisi will also set up his excellent display of vintage equipment and memorabilia.

]]> http://www.chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2007/01/cp_sabrrattling.html http://www.chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2007/01/cp_sabrrattling.html News Mon, 22 Jan 2007 13:37:57 -0500 Going Back In Time October 26, 2006
Baseball in 1864
by Clay Davenport
The e-mail was innocent enough.

16-Oct-06- Fall base ball returns to Baltimore this weekend with vintage base ball matches taking place this Saturday, October 21st on the fields at Carroll Park. The hometown Chesapeake and Potomac Base Ball Club, representing Baltimore; Washington, D.C.; and Northern Virginia (and founded by SABR members), takes on one of the finest new vintage base ball clubs in America in the Eclipse Base Ball Club of Elkton.

I'd been interested in seeing one of these for a while, in part to get a better feel for how the different rules of the past (the e-mail said they would be using 1864 rules) would make for different statistics. After my wife (a Baltimore native) let me know that Carroll Park was on the "near" side of Baltimore for us, meaning that it would only be a 30-minute or so trip, I was pretty well set to go.

]]> http://www.chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2006/10/going_back_in_time.html http://www.chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2006/10/going_back_in_time.html News Sun, 29 Oct 2006 20:27:50 -0500 C&P Ends Season with Sweep in Baltimore BALTIMORE (October 22, 20006) -- The Chesapeake and Potomac Base Ball Club ended its inaugural 2006 season with a doubleheader sweep against the visiting Elkton Eclipse at Carroll Park in Baltimore.

Unfortunately, the C&P was on the losing end of the sweep, losing both the opening match and the seven-inning second game. Scores and highlights to follow. Special thanks to SABR member "Specs" Davenport, a crank who graciously stepped forward to officiate as umpire in the second frame. Though it was his first encounter with the 1864 rules, Mr. Davenport did his duty well and called a fair game. Both clubs joined to offer three cheers to Mr. Davenport at the conclusion of the match.

]]> http://www.chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2006/10/cp_ends_season_with_sweep_in_b.html http://www.chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2006/10/cp_ends_season_with_sweep_in_b.html Results Fri, 27 Oct 2006 22:04:43 -0500 The Rules Rules of the Chesapeake and Potomac Base Ball Club

From the rules adopted by the National Association of Base-Ball Players Convention held in New York on Wednesday, December 9, 1863.

These explanations are offered as a categorized version of the 1864 Rules adopted by the Chesapeake and Potomac Base Ball Club for all home games. They are the rules followed by the Chesapeake and Potomac and many other Vintage Base Ball clubs who reenact 1860s baseball. It is the custom to play by the rules of the home team and its chosen time period. This summary is intended as an aid to new and visiting players and to spectators of the Chesapeake and Potomac Base Ball Club.

]]> http://www.chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2006/10/the_rules.html http://www.chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2006/10/the_rules.html Static Pages Fri, 27 Oct 2006 19:37:23 -0500 The Lingo A glossary of Vintage Base Ball terms:

Ace or Tally - run; crossing home base
Apple, pill, horsehide, onion - the ball
Artist - proficient player
Baller, Ballist - player
Basetender - an infielder
Bench - manager or coach
Blind - no score
Blooper, banjo hit - weak fly ball, "Texas leaguer"

]]> http://www.chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2006/10/the_lingo.html http://www.chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2006/10/the_lingo.html Static Pages Fri, 27 Oct 2006 17:33:29 -0500 2006 Statistics http://www.chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2006/10/2006_statistics.html http://www.chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2006/10/2006_statistics.html Static Pages Fri, 27 Oct 2006 10:09:51 -0500 "Irish" Andy McDonald http://www.chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2006/10/irish_andy_mcdonald.html http://www.chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2006/10/irish_andy_mcdonald.html Members Fri, 27 Oct 2006 09:55:25 -0500 Joe "Hobbs" Kubofcik http://www.chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2006/10/joe_hobbs_kubofcik.html http://www.chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2006/10/joe_hobbs_kubofcik.html Members Fri, 27 Oct 2006 09:50:09 -0500