Monthly Archives: August 2019

The Father of Baseball

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On August 16, 1898, Henry Chadwick wrote me responding to my letter congratulating him on the title of Father of Base Ball. Mr. Chadwick wrote: “That title of ‘Father of Base Ball’ is out of place. Base like Topsy ‘never … Continue reading →

The 22nd Annual Doc Adams Old Time Base Ball Festival

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The boys and girls of summer returned to Old Bethpage Village Restoration for the 22nd Annual Doc Adams Old Time Base Ball Festival. The festival has provided many great memories in recent years. It was a beautiful weekend. The air … Continue reading →