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On Sunday, September 27th, at 1:00 PM, the Chicago Salmon will play a nine inning match against our friends the Somonauk Blue Stockings.
Remember the Blue Stockings have moved their ball field to a different location in Community Park.
Once you get to Depot Street off of US 34 you should be about 4 short blocks from the Somonauk Community Park. The park is past the first stop sign but not past the second one as you head south on Depot Street. It is on the right side of the street just before Depot Street, Gage Street and Hoxie Street come together. If you get to the second stop sign you will have missed the park entrance. You will pass the Village Hall and Bank on the way.
Or use 500 S Depot St, Somonauk, IL 605521
Here is the first part of the Wikipedia post on Peter Morris.Check out the VBBA YouTube site for this presentation from Peter Morris.
Peter Morris (born 1962)[1]is an American baseball researcher and author. A lifelong love of baseball led him to membership in the Society for American Baseball Research, where he became an active member of the Biographical Committee, researching the lives of early major league baseball players.
Morris is a highly respected baseball researcher, and is often interviewed or cited by major media outlets such as National Public Radio.[2] [3]He has written or co-authored nine books (as of 2014), including the major two-volume work A Game of Inches: The Stories Behind the Innovations that Shaped Baseball in 2006, the first book to ever win both the Society for American Baseball Research’s Seymour Medal and the Casey Award. In 2012, he served on the Baseball Hall of Fame’s pre-integration committee. (Wikipedia)
Hopefully the Chicago Salmon will get another invite to play the new Fort Myers Vintage Base Ball Club. This year’s trip at the end of March was cancelled due to Covid-19.
Local club plays ball the old-fashioned way | Spotlight News Magazine
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There was a time in America when baseball was played without gloves and without an umpire behind the plate calling balls and strikes. Bats were wooden and catchers needed no protective gear. If a ballToo bad it's not the week of Christmas. We stay in Cape Coral right across the bay from Ft. Meyers.
On Saturday, September 19, the Chicago Salmon will travel to Nappanee, Indiana, for a 1:30 PM EST, 12:30 PM CST match against the Elkhart Railroaders, followed by a match with the Livery Brewers.
We will be playing again at Westside Park, 700 N. Nappanee Street, Nappanee, IN.
On Sunday we head out to Benton Harbor, Michigan to play two games with the House of David Echoes, starting at 1:00 p.m. EST, Noon our time. The first match will be a continuation of the friendly rivalry that both teams have had for over ten years. The second match we will pick sides from both teams' players for a reprise of last year's House of Bobs game.
Remember the House of David now plays ball at
Edens Spring Park and Campground. Their address is 793 M-139, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022. The phone number is (269) 927-3302.
Many of our players will be spending Saturday night at the Edens Spring Park and Campground. Ellie promises to cook for the Chicago Salmon once again :)
Their website is www.edenspringsparkandcampground.com/ ;; Their Facebook page is Eden Springs Park at House of David.
Learn more about the history of the site by checking out their website: www.artgomperz.com/HOD/
To get to Edens Spring Park and Campground take 94 East to exit 28 which is Michigan 139. The exit curves around, turn right onto M139.
If you use the address to the old House of David ball field's address, 1158 East Britain Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI, you will find Edens Spring Park and Campground just past East Empire Avenue as you travel north on Michigan Route 139.
Upcoming Dates
SEPTEMBER
Sept 19 Sat: @ Nappanee vs Elkhart County Railroaders & Livery Brewers, 2:00 PM EST
Sept 20 Sun: House of David @ Benton Harbor, MI @ 2:00 PM EST Sept 27 Sun: @ Somonauk, IL vs Blue Stockings @ 1:00 pm
OCTOBER
Oct 3 Sat: Milwaukee Grays @ Milwaukee 1:00 PM
Once again, our plan is to play the rest of the games on the 2020 Chicago Salmon Schedule, weather and health conditions permitting. Please check chicagosalmon.org to stay up to date.
Now for the Chicago Salmon Coronavirus Safeguards from the Boss Lady:
Dear Salmon Players and Families,
The situation we all find ourselves in this summer calls for patience and discipline, qualities some of us have. Most of us don’t have as much of either as is called for at present, myself absolutely included.
As maddening as this is for all of us, Professor and I have decided at present that we will make a decision about each game approximately 5 days ahead. We reserve the option to cancel at any time if regulations/personal health of Salmon team members/or any other unforeseen issue arises at the last minute. I completely realize and do understand that the uncertainty is extremely difficult for people to plan schedules. We get that. Please be patient. We have all worked very hard for years to have a set schedule that everyone can count on. That is simply not possible this year. We could follow the lead of many other teams and cancel all games and we are trying not to do this.
There will be some changes in order to make this possible. Please know that we have deliberated long and hard about these alterations. Sadly, we will be losing a great deal of historical accuracy in order to be able to play. Many of the things that are necessary to keep us all safe are very modern and have no place in Vintage Base Ball. Again, we could cancel altogether. We are asking you to please be patient and practice discipline.
· Everyone will wear a mask or bandana-style face covering when within 6 feet of anyone else who is not a member of your household. You need not wear a mask while batting or playing the outfield but infielders should wear masks as they must come in close proximity to other players. Boss Lady has made uniform masks for the Salmon. Please care for it, wash it yourself and bring it to the next game. You may wear your own covering but Boss Lady prefers you stick to something that is either black, white or salmon colored so we look more “team like.”
· Everyone should bring their own folding chair. We will not be sitting close to each other on a bench, even if one is provided. We understand that it is not practical to have period correct seating (unless you are Kansas City) and we will have to forgo that historical accuracy.
· Please bring your own source of water and do not drink from a communal container even if one is provided. The team will be certain to have plain plastic water bottles available for those players that do not bring their own. As always, a glass container with a cork is the most historically accurate but that may just not be possible for everyone.
· Ditto peanuts and other snacks. Personal snacks only, no sharing with persons not in your household group.
· Please be disciplined about restroom use. If you must use a restroom to change clothes, keep your items from contacting the floor and other surfaces. The most prudent method is to get dressed at home or in your own car. Please wash your hands if you make any stops along the way.
· Do not shake hands with other players either on our team or the other. We realize that exciting plays are hard to ignore. Please be disciplined. A clap on the back is as much of a show of support as should be offered. Consider tipping your hat to the player who has made a great play instead of a display of physical affection.
· If a meal is offered, and it probably will not be, please be very cautious in getting and consuming your food. This is one of the saddest parts. I know we will all miss the comradery that pertains after the games. It is a big part of the Vintage Ball experience. But we must be disciplined and patient. Perhaps we will be able to return to the old ways next year if we all survive this one.
· Regular players who have been on the roster for several seasons will be trusted to take their uniform shirts home, wash them, and bring them to the next game. Please wash with other light-colored clothing. Try to get any stains out before washing. DO NOT under any circumstances put your shirt in the dryer. Hang it on a hanger to dry. If you have an iron and know how to use it, please iron your shirt. Wrinkles will be lessened if you remove the wet shirt from the washer as soon as it is done and hang up immediately.
· Fill-in and just-for-the-day players will be loaned a shirt. They will give the dirty shirt to Professor. He will have a number of plastic bags to put them in. Professor will take these shirts to a commercial laundry and you will be asked to pay for the cleaning of the shirt you wear. It should not cost more that $4. We apologize for this inconvenience but it is the only solution we could come up with. Boss Lady does not want anyone to be washing everyone’s dirty shirts as she has always done in the past.
· Most of you are not old enough to remember the tv show Hill Street Blues, but Professor and I both are. The desk sergeant had a phrase he always said after the morning briefing,
Let’s be careful out there!
I love each and every one of you and wish I could be with you this summer. Don’t embarrass me and please, be very safe.
All my love,
Boss Lady
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