News & Events
VBBA Convention
posted Mon January 23, 2012
The 2012 Vintage Base Association Convention is scheduled for March 30-April 1 in Plainview, NY, hosted by the Eckford of Brooklyn BBC. Featured speakers include Ed Achorn, Tom Schieber, and David Nemec. More details can be found on the VBBA website.
2012 Dutchers Schedule
posted Mon January 23, 2012
The 2012 schedule for the Douglas Dutchers has been finalized and posted under the “schedule” tab. This season’s highlights include a Tulip Time match with the Ludington Mariners BBC, a trip to play on Mackinac Island, a visit to Lincoln Park in Chicago, and an inaugural match with the Paw Paw Corkers BBC at Beery Field in Douglas. We hope that you can take a step back in time with us as we recreate the great game of base ball as it was played back in the 1860’s.
Dutchers Fundraiser Set for Saturday, September 17
posted Thu September 08, 2011
Coral Gables will be the venue for this year’s Douglas Dutchers fundraiser. Performing live at 8pm will be Delilah DeWylde and The Lost Boys. Admission will be $10 at the door. Come on out to support your favorite vintage base ball club as we raise funds for equipment, uniforms, travel, and operating expenses that are required to maintain the historic respresentation of base ball in Douglas.
Dutchers conclude season at Ohio Cup in Columbus
posted Thu September 08, 2011
The Dutchers rounded out their season with a trip to the 20th Annual Ohio Cup in Columbus Ohio. After dropping the first two matches to the Greensboro Patriots and the Pittsburgh Franklins, Douglas came back to claim victory over the Cincinnati Redstockings and the Columbus Buckeyes. The Dutchers final match vs. the Indianapolis Blues was cancelled due to weather.
Dutchers Set to Host Basket Factory Vintage Base Ball Festival
posted Wed August 10, 2011
Participating with the Dutchers in this summer’s classic festival are four other vintage base ball clubs including: The Bonneyville Millers BBC of Goshen, IN; The Chicago Salmon BBC of Chicago, IL; The Wyandotte Ghostriders BBC of Upper Sandusky, OH; The Ohio Village Muffins BBC of Columbus, OH. The festivities will run from 9:30am to 4:30pm on both Saturday and Sunday, August 20 & 21.
Besides two full days of vintage base ball matches, a host of other activities will be ongoing throughout each day. These include presentations from the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and a representation of Civil War reenactors. Vintage games will also be available for children. This will be a fun event for the entire family and for those who want to take a step back in time to experience our great history and the way the game used to be played.
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