Essex Base Ball Club

Come Say Hello at the Bonfire

historyball — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:59:10 +0000

Join us Saturday January 14th for the Old Newbury Bonfire at Spencer Peirce Little Farm. Members of the Essex Base Ball Organization will be on hand to promote the upcoming league. Stop by our table and learn more about what we are doing in 2012

League Schedule and New Look

historyball — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:07:03 +0000

New League

historyball — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 01:41:55 +0000

The Essex Base Ball Organization is happy to announce the formation of a three team league based out of Spencer Peirce Little Farm in Newbury, MA. The Essex Base Ball League will consist of three teams the Lowell Base Ball Club, the Lynn Live Oaks, and the Newburyport Clamdiggers and will play Sundays at the farm. All teams were clubs that played in the 19th century. Don’t worry the Essex BBC will still be playing. Essex will play the majority of their games on Saturdays.

If you are interested in joining the league we are always looking for players. Contact league president Cappy Sheehy at historyball@Yahoo.com for more info. We also have sponsorship opportunities and welcome any donations to help support our league.

End of the Year Wrap Up

historyball — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 01:36:37 +0000

The Essex Base Ball Club finished off the season with victories against Bristol and the Liberty BBC.

We would like to thank all of our fans for a successful season. Check back soon for more information on the 2012 league.

Lynn Drops One to Melrose

historyball — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:38:05 +0000

On September 10 the Lynn Live Oaks faced off against the Melrose Pondfeilders in a rare Melrose home game, part of Melrose’s Victorian Weekend festivities. Despite solid hitting throughout the batting order and excellent fielding on the left side from shortstop Pat Cook, third baseman Matt Calnan and left fielder George Birmbas, the Live Oaks couldn’t overcome a nine-run sixth inning by Melrose, and lost 16-9. The visiting Oaks did treat Melrose fans to two rarities: A successful execution of the ‘hidden ball’ trick by Brian ‘Wiz’ Besse, and four – that’s right, 4 – strikeouts hurled by Ralph ‘Speedball’ Hebb. Thanks to the Pondfeilders for a great game, and for their post-game hospitality.

September 17th

historyball — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 21:12:07 +0000

Come check out the tripleheader September 17th.

Hurricane Irene…

historyball — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 14:22:16 +0000

Due to the hurricane we have had to cancel our games Sunday August 28th. The festival has been rescheduled to October 23rd. On October 23rd we are going to allow anyone who would like to play in the Essex County Vintage Base Ball League in 2012 a chance to try it out and see what they think of vintage base ball.

Next Game
September 10th Lynn Live Oaks @ Melrose Pondfielders

Woodstock of Newburyport

historyball — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:19:48 +0000

Come to Spencer Peirce Little Farm this Sunday and watch the Essex BBC, Lynn Live Oaks, and Melrose Pondfielders play a triple header. Game schedule 11am Essex vs. Lynn, 1pm Lynn vs. Melrose, 3pm Essex vs. Melrose. Admission for the games is $5 and Ipswich Ale will be selling their beer.

Game Canceled

historyball — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:56:05 +0000

Due to a lot of members of both the Melrose Pondfielders and Essex BBC being on vacation there are not enough players to play Sunday August 21st at Smolak Farm. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. Check us out August 28th at Spencer Pierce Little Farms for a tripleheader starting at 11am.

Red Stockings Come to Town

historyball — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:52:54 +0000

The Cincinnati Red Stockings traveled to beautiful Spencer Peirce Little Farm in Newbury this past weekend to take on the Melrose Pondfielders and the Lynn Live Oaks. The Massachusetts boys took both games from the Ohio Nine. In the second game the Lynn Live Oaks won 12-4.

Sunday the Essex BBC took on the Red Stockings on the Boston Common and were victorious 17-5. The Red Stockings were great guys and I hope they enjoyed their trip out to Massachusetts.

Next Event.
Saturday August 20th the Essex Nine will be playing a 20 minute demo prior to the Lowell Spinners game at 4pm.