The sky was blue, the bounces were true and the grass was an emerald hue. Such was the scene at Van Hoosen Farm when the Grangers lately celebrated their 25th season of vintage base ball. To help with the festivities were the Columbus Capitals, who took a group of apprentice Rochester ballists, and taught them the vintage game a quarter century ago. As special guests the Grangers welcomed a number of returning players from that inaugural season. On hand and in uniform were Mike "Cueball" … [Read more...]
Grangers Host Summer Solstice Game
June 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Paying homage to the ancient Druids, who built with giant stones what is believed to be an ancient celestial clock, the Rochester Grangers Vintage Base Ball Club staged a twilight game on the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. On hand was a large compendium of cranks, who were lined up two deep along the base lines to see the Rochesters take on the Lumber City Club of Flint. Throwing out the first ball was long time tally keeper Mary "Applesauce" Howarth, who along with her spouse, … [Read more...]
The Rochester Grangers Vintage Base Ball Club Home Matches
July 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Vintage Base Ball at the Rochester Hills Museum Before “peanuts and Cracker Jacks” and the “7th inning stretch”, base ball was played with no gloves, wool uniforms and long sleeves. Come out and cheer on the Rochester Grangers as they play base ball the way it was played in the mid-1860s. Bring your own blanket or chair. The games are played at the Rochester Hills Museum at 1:00 p.m. The Rochester Hills Museum is located at 1005 Van Hoosen Road, off Tienken Road between Rochester and … [Read more...]
Rochester Grangers Vintage Base Ball
May 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm Presents Rochester Grangers Vintage Base Ball Saturday, May 12, 1:00 p.m. vs. Flint Lumber City at Home/Rochester Hills Museum Saturday, May 19, 1:00 p.m. vs. Bear Clan BBC of Flat Rock at Halbach Field for Greater Rochester Heritage Days The Rochester Grangers Vintage Base Ball Club is a recreated club that existed in the community in the 1870's - playing base ball as gentlemen, according to the rules of 1870. Matches are free and all … [Read more...]
Rochester Grangers Vintage Base Ball Games this Summer
June 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm is Hosting Rochester Grangers Vintage Base Ball Next game is July 1 at the Rochester Hills Museum, located at 1005 Van Hoosen Road, off Tienken Road between Rochester and Dequindre Roads. Visit the Rochester Grangers for a complete 2017 schedule No advanced registration required Enjoy base ball the way it was played by gentleman in the 1860s Admission is free - bring your own blanket or chair. All games start at 1:00 p.m. … [Read more...]
Vintage base ball match at Rochester Hills Museum on Thursday night!
June 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A great way to kick off the summer season is by watching the Rochester Grangers play base ball the way is was played in 1865! The Grangers will play the Port Huron Welkins on Thursday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. on the Rochester Hills Museum grounds. Admission is free, and guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or their own chair. Vintage base ball captures the national past time as it evolved after the Civil War. Games are still nine innings long but emphasis is placed on gentlemanly behavior, … [Read more...]
Vintage Base Ball Games come to Rochester Hills Museum
May 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm will serve as the home field for another season of vintage baseball featuring the Rochester Grangers Vintage Base Ball Club. Matches will be held at the Museum on May 14 and 15, May 28 at Halbach Field in Rochester, June 4, July 10, and August 28. Matches begin at 1:00 p.m. and guests are encouraged to bring their own chair. Admission is free to the Matches and the Van Hoosen Dairy Barn. Vintage base ball captures the start of base ball … [Read more...]
