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“Laws Of Base Ball” Sell For $3,263,246

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On April 24, 2016, the last hours of the auction for the “Laws of Base Ball” authored by Doc Adams lived up to its billing and did not disappoint as the closing bid came in at $3,263,246 setting a new record for the highest priced baseball document. “Adams’s hand in the sport’s early rule-making is not a revelation; instead, it is the physical record of his central role memorialized in the three surviving pages of his document.” This compelling artifact surely establishes that Daniel Lucius ‘Doc’ Adams is unequivocally a key Founding Father of baseball and deserves to be enshrined … Continue reading →

2021 John P. Martin All-Star Series

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Vintage Base Ball All-Stars gathered on Sunday September 26, 2021 for the 4th John Phillip Martin All-Star Series to benefit ALS Patient Care at historic Muzzy Field in Bristol Connecticut. The familiar format of a three game set was played under the rules, customs & equipment of 1864. The All-Stars, selected by their peers, broke off into teams “Daniel” and “Lucius” as an homage to Daniel Lucius “Doc” Adams, who is once again expected to appear on the 2022 Early Baseball Era Committee ballot for enshrinement in baseball’s Hall of Fame. In addition to remembering John Martin, the influential NESN … Continue reading →

Doc Adam Signs Dedicated 3 Years Ago

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Three years ago the highlight of Mont Vernon, NH’s annual Lamson Farm Day was the unveiling  signs recognizing Mont Vernon as Doc Adams’ birthplace and his role as a Founding Father of Base Ball. It was even more special with Doc’s great-granddaughters, Marjorie Adams and Nancy Downey, in attendance. The signs were attached to the Welcome to Mont Vernon signs on Route 13, becoming the 1st permanent tributes to Doc Adams and his role as a contributions to baseball. A special thank you to all who contributed to help make this great day possible! We appreciate all your support so much. … Continue reading →

2021 John P. Martin All-Star Series Of 1864 Base Ball

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Vintage Base Ball All-Stars will gather on Sunday September 26th for the 4th John Phillip Martin All-Star Series to benefit ALS Patient Care at historic Muzzy Field in Bristol Connecticut. The familiar format of a three game set will be in order under the rules, customs & equipment of 1864. The All-Stars, selected by their peers, will break off into teams “Daniel” and “Lucius” as an homage to Daniel Lucius “Doc” Adams, an early baseball pioneer and New England native who is once again expected to appear on the Early Baseball Era Committee ballot for enshrinement in baseball’s Hall of … Continue reading →

Fleischmanns Mountain Athletic Club & Mudville Base Ball Club Raise Awareness

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The Fleischmanns Mountain Athletic Club (M.A.C.) and the Mudville Base Ball Club, from the Boston area, played a lively and entertaining doubleheader of 1860’s style baseball. The recent heat wave broke just in time and made the day even more enjoyable for ballists and cranks alike. Collin Miller raised awareness of the contributions of Daniel Lucius “Doc” Adams, MD to our National Pastime and why he should be in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Making the event even more special, Nancy Adams Downey, a great-granddaughter of Doc Adams, was on hand to watch the festivities and share stories about … Continue reading →

Reminder: Vintage Base Ball Clubs To Boost Doc Adams Awareness

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Attention all baseball fans and base ball cranks! You know who you are. As the end of summer is rapidly approaching, what better way to spend your afternoon than with the Boys of Summer. The summers of the 1860s, that is. Come down and enjoy some vintage base ball and.learn more about the early history of our National Pastime. Click here for the 19th Century Base Ball: Mudville B.B.C. @ M.A.C. – #DocAdamsHOF2022 Campaign Awareness Event Facebook Event page Tomorrow at noon, the Fleischmanns Mountain Athletic Club (M.A.C.) return home to host the Mudville Base Ball Club from the Boston … Continue reading →

Baseball Americana At The Library Of Congress

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Three years ago, The Library of Congress hosted the Baseball Americana exhibition.  The ‘Laws of  Base Ball” authored by Doc Adams was the centerpiece of this major, year-long exhibition. The exhibition explored baseball’s past and present and how the game forged a sense of community for players and fans across the country. “The founding documents of baseball that would shape the modern game as our national pastime were ironed out in January and February 1857 at a convention called by the Knickerbockers Base Ball Club in New York City. Corrections were made by hand as the details were negotiated by … Continue reading →

Baseball Americana at the Library of Congress

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Two years ago, The Library of Congress hosted the Baseball Americana exhibition.  The ‘Laws of  Base Ball” authored by Doc Adams was the centerpiece of this major, year-long exhibition. The exhibition explored baseball’s past and present and how the game forged a sense of community for players and fans across the country. “The founding documents of baseball that would shape the modern game as our national pastime were ironed out in January and February 1857 at a convention called by the Knickerbockers Base Ball Club in New York City. Corrections were made by hand as the details were negotiated by … Continue reading →

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 →

2018 Doc Adams Invitational and Sign Dedication

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If you are looking for some outdoor fun this weekend, head out to Lamson Farm Day in Mont Vernon, NH, the birthplace of Doc Adams. Lamson Farm Day will be held on Saturday and the weather looks to be spectacular. In 2017, the Inaugural Doc Adams Invitational was held in Doc’s hometown of Mont Vernon, New Hampshire. This year, Mont Vernon is pleased to add Vintage Base Ball to their annual Lamson Farm Day. Lamson Farm Day, the last Saturday in September, is a Mont Vernon day of festivity at the Lamson Farm with displays by various groups in town. … Continue reading →