Batter Up! History of Baseball
Dona Herweck Rice identifies Doc Adams role in a rules timeline, in her book “Batter Up! History of Baseball“.
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Reminiscences Of The Late Dr. Daniel Adams
On January 31, 1899, Henry Chadwick wrote to the editor of Sporting Life with reminiscences of his late friend and baseball pioneer, Dr. Daniel Lucius ‘Doc’ Adams. The letter was published on the front page of the February 4, 1899 edition. On that same day, Doc Adams was also remembered by Mr Chadwick in The Sporting News.
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The Wilton Kiwanis, the 2nd largest club in New England, demonstrated support for Doc Adams by promoting our Doc Adams awareness campaign in their August 31, 2021, newsletter. Wilton is located right next to Ridgefield, CT where Doc lived from 1865 to 1888. Wilton Kiwanis is the longest serving volunteer organization in Wilton. They support individuals and organizations in need, with an emphasis on kids, raising funds, distributing contributions, and performing physical work to enhance Wilton and surrounding areas. The purpose of our campaign is to advance the truth of the origins of the game of baseball and ensure that … Continue reading →