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New Signs Honoring Doc Adams Dedicated

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This past weekend, Mont Vernon added Vintage Base Ball to their annual Lamson Farm Day which is a day of festivity at the Lamson Farm with displays by various groups in town. Last year, these Vintage Base Ball games were played as the Inaugural Doc Adams Invitational. Click here for more photos from this year’s event. It was a great event on a beautiful early fall day. This year, two Vintage Base Ball games were played between the New Hampshire Granite and the Providence Gray Vintage Base Ball teams.  The highlight of the day was the unveiling  signs recognizing Mont Vernon as … Continue reading →

Marjorie Adams Visits Mont Vernon

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Recently Marjorie Adams visited the hometown of her great-grandfather, Daniel Lucius ‘Doc’ Adams. Doc Adams was born in Mont Vernon, New Hampshire on November 1, 1814 to Daniel Adams, MD and Nancy Mulliken Adams. He and his family lived there until 1846 when they moved to Keene, New Hampshire. While in Mont Vernon, Marjorie delivered a Doc Adams presentation to the Milford Rotary and Mont Vernon Historical Society. The presentation detailed Doc’s life and contributions to the birth of our National Pastime. Here are a few articles from that recent visit: “Celebrating Doc Adams: ‘A father of base ball’?”, in … Continue reading →

Marjorie Adams To Visit Doc’s Hometown

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On Thursday, August 10th at 7:30 PM, in the Fire Station Meeting Room, the Mont Vernon Historical Society will present guest speaker, Marjorie Adams, who will give a PowerPoint presentation on her Great-Grandfather, Dr. Daniel Lucius “Doc” Adams. Doc Adams was born in Mont Vernon in 1814. He and his father practiced medicine in Mont Vernon before he moved to Boston. He is recognized as the author of “Laws of Base Ball”. There is no charge for this presentation. Question for this program should be addressed to Zoe Fimbel, Program Coordinator, at moxiesix@aol.com  or 603-673-0733. Saturday, September 23 (rain date … Continue reading →

Marjorie Adams on Facebook Live at Doc Adams Old Time Base Ball Festival

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The 20th Annual Doc Adams Old Time Base Ball  Festival will take place on August 5 & 6 at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. In 2015, this longest running annual vintage base ball festival of its kind was renamed in honor of Daniel Lucius ‘Doc’ Adams. The festival is a must for baseball fans, history buffs, and anyone looking for a a day of outdoor fun. Marjorie Adams, a great-granddaughter of Doc Adams, will be on-hand at the festival again this year. So stop by, say hello, and learn more about this long-overlooked founding father of the National Pastime who will hopefully someday soon … Continue reading →

Marjorie Adams Receives Honorable Mention For Doc Adams Presentation at SABR 47

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Marjorie Adams capped off her exciting SABR 47 (the National convention of the Society of American Baseball Research) experience by receiving an Honorable Mention for her oral presentation “Doc Adams: A Founding Father of Baseball”. Congratulations to Marjorie for this acknowledgement of her engaging and educational presentation on her great-grandfather, a pioneer of our National Pastime.  From SABR’s schedule of research presentations: RP08: Doc Adams: A Founding Father of BaseballMarjorie P. Adams From 1839 to 1862, Daniel Lucius “Doc” Adams played base ball in New York City and was a pioneering influence on the development and growth of our National Pastime. From … Continue reading →

Marjorie Adams Knocks It Out Of The Park At SABR 47

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Marjorie Adams, great-granddaughter of Doc Adams, delivered a research presentation, “Doc Adams: A Founding Father of Baseball” at SABR 47 yesterday, June 29 at the Grand Hyatt in New York City. Marjorie delivered an engaging and enlightening presentation on Doc Adams’ life and his role as a founding father of the modern game of baseball that we know and love today. The presentation was well received by an enthusiastic audience.  John Thorn once remarked: “He’s (Doc Adams) the true father of baseball and you’ve never heard of him.” Marjorie continues to work tirelessly to change that. By spreading the word of Doc’s accomplishments and contributions she hopes that Doc will … Continue reading →

Marjorie Adams’ Doc Adams Presentation at SABR 47 Today

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Marjorie Adams delivers her “Doc Adams: A Founding Father of Baseball” presentation TODAY at SABR 47, the Society of American Baseball Research’s annual convention in NYC. For details on her presentation, check out our “Marjorie Adams to Deliver Research Presentation at SABR 47” post.

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SABR 47 Opens – Marjorie Adams to Deliver Presentation Tomorrow

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SABR 47, the Society of American Baseball Research’s annual convention opens today in NYC. Marjorie Adams delivers her “Doc Adams: A Founding Father of Baseball” presentation tomorrow. For details on her presentation, check out our “Marjorie Adams to Deliver Research Presentation at SABR 47” post. To register for the convention visit SABR.

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1 Week to Marjorie Adams’ Doc Adams Presentation at SABR 47

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It is only 1 week until Marjorie Adams delivers her “Doc Adams: A Founding Father of Baseball” presentation at SABR 47, the Society of American Baseball Research’s annual convention to be held this year in NYC. For details on her presentation, check out our “Marjorie Adams to Deliver Research Presentation at SABR 47” post. To register for the convention visit SABR.

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3 Weeks to Marjorie Adams’ Doc Adams Presentation at SABR 47

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It is only 3 weeks until Marjorie Adams delivers her “Doc Adams: A Founding Father of Baseball” presentation at SABR 47, the Society of American Baseball Research’s annual convention to be held this year in NYC. For details on her presentation, check out our “Marjorie Adams to Deliver Research Presentation at SABR 47” post. To register for the convention visit SABR.

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