On September 23, 1845, by virtue of its constitution and by-laws, the Knickerbocker Base Ball Club was officially formed. Considered by most baseball historians to have been the first officially organized base ball (2 words in the 19th century) club; … Continue reading →
In January 1962, Adelaide and Daniel P. Adams conducted an interview of Roger Cook Adams in New York City. Fortunately for us, they made an audio recording of that interview. Now you can hear Roger’s recollections about his father, baseball … Continue reading →
Marjorie Adams attended a Sunday afternoon doubleheader on September 13, between the Dirigo Vintage Base Ball Club and the Boston-based New England Picked Nine in Waldoboro, ME. Read about the day in the Blast from past: Vintage baseball conjures memories … Continue reading →
Marjorie Adams was interviewed in an article appearing in the Saratogian, “Vintage players help to preserve baseball’s history”, on August 25, 2015. In the interview, she talked about Doc, his accomplishments, and his contributions to the game.
Continue reading →Doc Adams Base Ball is celebrating it’s 2nd birthday! A lot has happened over the last two years. An engaging and memorable presentation by Doc Adams (Marjorie Adams) and Pops O’Maxfield at SABR’s 6th Annual Frederick Ivor-Campbell 19th Century Base … Continue reading →
The 18th Annual Old Time Base Ball Festival was held this past weekend (August 1-2, 2015) at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. It was a great event as ballists and cranks alike enjoyed the beautiful weather and entertaining games. A highlight … Continue reading →
At the 18th Annual Old Base Ball Festival at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, it was announced that the Annual Festival is forever being renamed in Doc Adams’ honor. Marjorie Adams was presented a plaque to commemorate the event.
Continue reading →Marjorie Adams is attending the 18th Annual Vintage Base Ball Festival at Old Bethpage where Doc Adams is being honored this weekend.
Continue reading →Well, it’s finally arrived. Old time base ball will be played this weekend and Doc Adams will be honored at Old Bethpage Restoration Village. Come down and enjoy. Ceremony around 10:00 on Saturday.
Continue reading →The 18th Annual Old Time Base Ball Festival at the Old Bethpage Village Restoration, the birthplace of Vintage Base Ball, is less than two weeks away!This year they will be honoring the relatives of one of the Fathers of Baseball Daniel … Continue reading →