Chesapeake and Potomac Base Ball Club tag:chesapeakeandpotomac.org,2008-01-21://1 2009-05-17T11:07:18Z Online Home Vintage Base Ball in Baltimore and Washington Movable Type Publishing Platform 4.01a 2009 Schedule Released tag:chesapeakeandpotomac.org,2009://1.87 2009-05-17T11:02:23Z 2009-05-17T11:07:18Z Baltimore, MD - The Chesapeake and Potomac Base Ball Club have announced their 2009 schedule. The scheduled is highlighted by exhibition games at the Civil War Exhibition and the Bowie Baysox game in May. The team will also compete in the third annual Washington DC tournament, to be held on the National Mall on August 1-2. This coincides with Society for American Baseball Research Convention. Date Event Opponent Location May 17 Baysox Exhibition Chessies v Macs Bowie, MD May 31 Match Havre de Grace Jerusalem Mill June 14 Match Mudville TBD Jun 27 Match Elkton Elkton, MD Jun 28 Civil War Exhibition Chessie v Macs Gaithersburg, MD Jul 12 Match Delaware Ft. Delaware Jul 19 Match Talbot Easton, Md Aug... Moon Baltimore, MD - The Chesapeake and Potomac Base Ball Club have announced their 2009 schedule. The scheduled is highlighted by exhibition games at the Civil War Exhibition and the Bowie Baysox game in May. The team will also compete in the third annual Washington DC tournament, to be held on the National Mall on August 1-2. This coincides with Society for American Baseball Research Convention.
Date Event Opponent Location
May 17 Baysox Exhibition Chessies v Macs Bowie, MD
May 31 Match Havre de Grace Jerusalem Mill
June 14 Match Mudville TBD
Jun 27 Match Elkton Elkton, MD
Jun 28 Civil War Exhibition Chessie v Macs Gaithersburg, MD
Jul 12 Match Delaware Ft. Delaware
Jul 19 Match Talbot Easton, Md
Aug 1-2 DC Tournament Various Washington DC
Aug 9 Match Elkton Jerusalem Mill
Aug 16 Match Havre de Grace Havre de Grace, Md
Aug 29 - Sep 6 MD State Championship TBD State Fairgrounds
]]> Potomacs play tough; Drop 2 to Elkton tag:chesapeakeandpotomac.org,2008://1.84 2008-07-22T00:11:03Z 2008-07-22T23:37:46Z Elkton, MD - After playing a spirited match in Kingsville the previous day, the Potomacs traveled to the Eastern Shore to face the Eclipse of Elkton. It was a hot one in Elkton, but the Potomacs ignored the heat and rose to the challenge. In the first game the Potomacs started out strong, scoring 6 tallies in the first 3 innings. They led a well-balanced offensive attack, with seven different club members each driving in a tally. Lightning and Buckeye each collected 4 hits. Lightning lived up to his nickname and claimed 12 total bases; he and Swede each stole 2 bags. Rookie “Bobby” (who has yet to receive a nickname), may have just earned one by coming through... Moon Swede.jpg

Elkton, MD - After playing a spirited match in Kingsville the previous day, the Potomacs traveled to the Eastern Shore to face the Eclipse of Elkton. It was a hot one in Elkton, but the Potomacs ignored the heat and rose to the challenge.

In the first game the Potomacs started out strong, scoring 6 tallies in the first 3 innings. They led a well-balanced offensive attack, with seven different club members each driving in a tally. Lightning and Buckeye each collected 4 hits. Lightning lived up to his nickname and claimed 12 total bases; he and Swede each stole 2 bags. Rookie “Bobby” (who has yet to receive a nickname), may have just earned one by coming through in the “Clutch” to produce 2 hits and a run in his first game. Counselor hurled a solid game, and complimented it with 3 hits. Buckeye came on in relief and with a brisk underhand delivery, struck out two Elkton batsmen. Defense proved a difficult task for both nines due to the uneven ground, stiff tufts of grass and the presence of groundhog holes in the outfield. Unfortunately, the Eclipse put up 16 tallies to win the match, 16-7.

Following a short repose under the shade trees, the Potomacs resumed their determined play in the second match, with Commodore on the mound. They tallied 2 runs in the first inning, and pounded the lemon shapeless for 4 runs in the 5th. Despite the long day in the sun, backstop Buckeye came up with some amazing foul tip grabs. Six of the Potomacs had more that 1 hit; Lightning and Zagnut each sent a double to the long-garden. Buckeye and Zagnut knocked in 2 runs each in their fashion. Ivy crept all over the basepaths for 3 steals. Once again, the uneven field proved difficult to defend as the hard-hitting Eclipse scattered frequent daisy-cutters all over the field. Swede snagged an over-the-head diving catch on the bounce deep in the left garden, much like Whippet’s stunner in Kingsville the day before. Behind 10-6 in the final inning, the Potomacs fought for one more run before falling to Elkton, 10-7.

Everyone on the club struck the lemon for at least one hit that day.

]]> Chesapeakes prevail at Jerusalem Mill tag:chesapeakeandpotomac.org,2008://1.80 2008-07-19T21:41:04Z 2008-07-19T21:52:40Z Kingsville, MD - In a well fought game, with both squads supplemented by Union and Confederate soldiers, the Chesapeakes defeated the Potomacs 7-4 on a very warm day at Jerusalem Mill. The Chesapeakes tallied an ace in the first when Mark "Zag" Kubofcik scored after a getting on base with a well struck single. The Potomacs tied the game in the third when Joe "Commodore" Stanik scored after reaching base on a single. The Chesapeakes scored twice in the fourth taking the lead 3-1 with one ace scoring on a double by Jeff "Pipes" Hornberger. The Potomacs closed the gap in the fifth, scoring once and making the score 3-2. However, the Chesapeakes scored four times in the next... Moon DC.jpg

Kingsville, MD - In a well fought game, with both squads supplemented by Union and Confederate soldiers, the Chesapeakes defeated the Potomacs 7-4 on a very warm day at Jerusalem Mill.

The Chesapeakes tallied an ace in the first when Mark "Zag" Kubofcik scored after a getting on base with a well struck single. The Potomacs tied the game in the third when Joe "Commodore" Stanik scored after reaching base on a single. The Chesapeakes scored twice in the fourth taking the lead 3-1 with one ace scoring on a double by Jeff "Pipes" Hornberger.

The Potomacs closed the gap in the fifth, scoring once and making the score 3-2. However, the Chesapeakes scored four times in the next four innings, including a steal of home by Ben "Moon" Pauwels, to lead 7-2. The Potomacs added two in the ninth but came up short, 7-4, in a very well played game.

]]> Potomacs Win 2 in DC Tournament tag:chesapeakeandpotomac.org,2008://1.79 2008-07-06T23:47:54Z 2008-07-06T23:55:23Z Washington DC - The second annual Washington DC tournament, which featured teams all the way from Ohio and North Carolina, saw the Chesapeakes and Potomacs compete separately for the first time. On a very hot Saturday, the Chesapeakes dropped two matches losing 12-5 and then a heartbreaker 12-10 to the Ohio Village Muffins. The Potomacs fared better as they defeated Rochester 12-5 before forfeiting to the Brooklyn Atlantics 9-0. On Sunday, the Potomacs lost a close game to the New York Gothams 12-9 before coming back to beat Navesink, NJ 8-4 in a very well played match. The Chesapeakes put up a good fight in their game before eventually losing 14-8.... Moon DC.jpg

Washington DC - The second annual Washington DC tournament, which featured teams all the way from Ohio and North Carolina, saw the Chesapeakes and Potomacs compete separately for the first time.

On a very hot Saturday, the Chesapeakes dropped two matches losing 12-5 and then a heartbreaker 12-10 to the Ohio Village Muffins. The Potomacs fared better as they defeated Rochester 12-5 before forfeiting to the Brooklyn Atlantics 9-0.

On Sunday, the Potomacs lost a close game to the New York Gothams 12-9 before coming back to beat Navesink, NJ 8-4 in a very well played match. The Chesapeakes put up a good fight in their game before eventually losing 14-8.

]]> C & P Drop 2 in the Maryland/NJ Challenge tag:chesapeakeandpotomac.org,2008://1.77 2008-05-01T01:21:30Z 2008-05-02T02:08:43Z Moon

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.

]]> 2008 C&P Schedule Released tag:chesapeakeandpotomac.org,2008://1.75 2008-03-09T16:16:26Z 2008-07-22T01:06:10Z 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 PPD Jun 7-8 DC Tourney Various Washington DC P: 12-5, 0-9, 9-12, 8-4 C: 5-12, 10-12, 8-14 Jun 22 Match... Moon 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 PPD
Jun 7-8 DC Tourney Various Washington DC P: 12-5, 0-9, 9-12, 8-4
C: 5-12, 10-12, 8-14
Jun 22 Match Talbot Easton, Md C: 7-12, 10-9
Jul 19 Exhibition (Civil War Days) TBD Old Jerusalem Mill C d. P 7-4
Jul 20 Match Elkton Elkton, Md P: 7-16, 7-10
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
]]> Vintage Player Spotlight: Jeff "Bucket" Turner tag:chesapeakeandpotomac.org,2008://1.74 2008-03-09T15:48:04Z 2008-03-09T15:52:30Z 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".... Moon 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".

Bucket ]]> Vintage Player Spotlight: Russ "Curmudgeon" Fritz tag:chesapeakeandpotomac.org,2007://1.73 2007-08-26T01:25:25Z 2008-01-21T16:33:22Z

Rhubarb 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".

]]> C&P Drop 2 in Elkton tag:chesapeakeandpotomac.org,2007://1.72 2007-07-23T01:01:51Z 2008-01-21T16:33:22Z

Rhubarb 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.

]]> C&P Hosts Inaugural Capital Vintage Tourney tag:chesapeakeandpotomac.org,2007://1.71 2007-07-06T20:33:02Z 2008-01-21T16:33:22Z 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... Rhubarb 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.)

]]> Vintage Base Ball in Baltimore and Washington tag:chesapeakeandpotomac.org,2007://1.70 2007-07-04T04:01:00Z 2008-01-21T16:33:22Z 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.... Rhubarb 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.

]]> C&P Loses Opener, Wins Night-Cap in the Gothams' Tournament tag:chesapeakeandpotomac.org,2007://1.69 2007-05-20T04:28:56Z 2008-01-21T16:33:22Z 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... Rhubarb 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.]]> C&P Records Nine's First Victory tag:chesapeakeandpotomac.org,2007://1.68 2007-05-08T01:49:17Z 2008-01-21T16:33:22Z 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.... Rhubarb 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.

]]> C&P Takes SABR by Storm tag:chesapeakeandpotomac.org,2007://1.67 2007-01-29T18:57:31Z 2008-01-21T16:33:22Z 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... Rhubarb 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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]]> C&P SABR-Rattling tag:chesapeakeandpotomac.org,2007://1.66 2007-01-22T18:37:57Z 2008-01-21T16:33:22Z 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.... Rhubarb 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.

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