2010 Schedule Shaping Up

We will be adding more dates to our schedule but this is what we have so far. If you would be interested in hosting a game, lecture, or exhibition contact captain Brian Sheehy at historyball@yahoo.com

2010 Schedule

Saturday April 18th- Open Scrimmage in Danvers, MA
Saturday April 24- Fitchburg vs. Lynn in Danvers, MA
Sunday April 25- Melrose vs. Essex in Danvers, MA
Sunday May 2nd Fisher Cats Day?
Sunday May 16th Essex vs. Fitchburg
Thursday May 20th NH Fisher Cats Educational Day
Sunday May 23rd Lynn, Essex, Ipswich, and Dirigo at Spencer Pierce Farm in Newbury, MA
May 29th or 30th Memorial Day Weekend- Hartford
Sunday June 6th- Beaneaters @ Whatley
June 13th – Melrose vs. Essex location TBD
June 19th- Beaneaters @ NH Granite
June 20th- Beer, BBQ, and Baseball at Spencer Pierce Farm in Newbury
Sunday 27th Essex vs. Dirigo in Freeport Maine
Sunday July 11th Lynn vs. Ipswich in Newbury, MA
Saturday July 17 Beaneaters @ Hartford Senators
Sunday July 18th Essex vs. Waterbury in Hartford CT
Saturday July 24th Beaneaters @ Westfield
Sunday July 25th 4pm Essex vs. Ipswich Brewers in Ipswich, MA
Saturday July 31st Melrose vs. Lynn @ Cooney Field in Beverly, MA
Saturday August 7th Essex vs. Meddowe in Brimfield, MA
Sunday August 15- Northern New England League Tournament in New Gloucester ME
Saturday August 21st Westfield, Whatley vs. Beaneaters location TBD
Sunday September 12- Melrose vs. Essex
Sunday September 26th Essex, Lynn, Melrose, Ipswich @ Spencer Pierce Farm in Newbury
Sunday October 3rd @ Spencer Pierce Farm in Newbury

Off Season Hot Stove

Breaking News….. The Essex Base Ball Organization announces a new home field.

In 2010 the Essex Base Ball Organization will add two more “home” games at Spencer Pierce Farm in Newbury, MA. We are still working out some details but we look forward to developing some great events and games at the farm.

The Essex Base Ball Organization is in the process of making its 2010 schedule so check back soon. If you are interested in hosting an event or in trying your hand at playing contact Brian Sheehy at historyball@yahoo.com

Trails and Sails

Saturday September 26th the Lynn Live Oaks squared off against the Fitchburg Rollstones in Danvers, MA and split the doubleheader.

Sunday September 27th Essex matched up against Melrose and was able to secure a victory before the rain ended the day.

Next Up
Sunday October 4th- All Day Round Robin at Spencer Pierce Little Farm , 5 Littles Lane in Newbury, MA 11am start
11am Lynn Live Oaks vs. Fitchburg Rollstones
12:30 Essex Base Ball Club vs. Fitchburg Rollstones
2pm Kids Game- All kids will be welcome to come play a few innings of 1861 baseball
3pm- Essex BBC vs. Ipswich Brewers.
Food will be available for purchase and free samples of Ipswich Ale will be available

Finally Back

After close to a month off due to rain the Essex Organization returned to action this past weekend as the Essex Nine played two pairs of games. On Saturday the Nine traveled to Bristol, RI to take on the always powerful Blues. The first game moved quickly and the Essex squad was able to take the game 12-3. In the second game the Blues battled the Essex Nine back and forth but thanks to a lead off hit by Brian “The Wizard” Besse and then a walk off hit by Chris “The Monkey” Sheehy the Essex Club was able to take both games. The Essex guys would like to thank the Blues for their great play and they would like to thank all of the oxen at the farm for leaving us presents all along the field.

On Sunday the Essex Nine returned to action to take on their new friends the Ipswich Brewers in Methuen, MA as part of Trails and Sails weekend. The scores were not totaled but progress was seen in the Brewers play. Getting a hang of the vintage game and the bounce rule is not easy so HUZZAH to the Brewers for being good sports and agreeing to play.

The Essex Organization has a full weekend coming up….
Saturday September 26th 12pm Lynn Live Oaks vs. Fitchburg Rollstones at Endicott Park in Danvers, MA
Sunday September 27th 12pm Essex vs. Melrose Pondfielders at Endicott Park in Danvers, MA

Both games are part of the Essex National Heritage Trails and Sails weekend so come check them out.

Essex Travels to Vacationland

The Essex Nine traveled up to beautiful Thomas Point Beach in Brunswick Maine this past weekend to take on the Dirigo Base Ball Club. Despite the blistering hot weather two fine games were played with the Essex Nine winning both games 8-7 and 9-5. As always Bill “The Undertaker” Gendall kept the Dirigo batters off balance with his hurling. The offense was led by Brian “Cappy” Sheehy who baffled the Maine boys with his fair fouls. The Essex Club would like to thank the Dirigo guys for their hospitality and look forward to seeing them next season.

Next Up
The Lynn Live Oaks travel out to Georges Island Saturday August 22nd to take on the Fitchburg Rollstones. For more info on getting out to the island http://www.bostonislands.com/

The Boston Beaneaters finish off their schedule on Saturday August 29th at 12pm as they take on the Olneyville Cadets at Riverside Park in Haverhill, MA.