This site is provided by MDR for SABR members from chapters in the Midwest to post notices of meetings and events, messages, swap baseball stories, put up trivia quizzes, you name it. No profanities though, even if they are directed at the umps.

Walk back in time! The "Streets of Old Milwaukee Come Alive" with costumed interpreters representing historic Milwaukee figures sharing local stories on Saturday, January 21st.
You've never experienced a stroll through the "Streets" like this one! Talk a walk back in time as the "Streets" come alive with Milwaukee stories and traditions, as told by costumed interpreters representing historic local figures. Remember what life was like in Milwaukee during the age of penny candy, movies that cost a nickel and horse hats that were sold in a general store. Feel free to handle items sold and worn in the 1890s. Discover the beginnings of Milwaukee baseball with a Cream City baseball team display. Enjoy corner games and an 1890s toy station.



Gary "Handlebar" Hetzel, Captain
Milwaukee Cream Citys BBC
www.creamcitys.org

The Next Meeting of the Ken Keltner Badger State Chapter of SABR is scheduled for Saturday February 4th at 11 AM. The meeting will take place at Long Wong's, 5230 West Bluemound Road. Our Guests of Honor are Brewers Public Address Announcer Robb Edwards, and long-time Brewers Director of Publications\Historian Mario Ziino. SABR members are invited to make research presentations. For more information contact Rick Schabowski at 414-322-4997, or e-mail me at RICKIU76@aol.com.

The next meeting of the Field of Dreams (Iowa) Chapter of SABR will be held at 3pm on January 21, immediately following the Iowa Cubs Fan Fest. We will meet at Howard Hall, Rm 309 on the Drake University campus (just down the block from the Knapp Center, where the fest will be).

For details, see http://fieldofdreams.sabr.org/

Sixty people were in attendence for the February 4th meeting of the Ken Keltner Badger State Chapter of SABR meeting held at Long Wong's Chinese American Sports Bar. The three Guest speakers did an excellent job....Brewers GM Doug Melvin talked about his upbringings in Canada, his career in baseball, the intracies of being the GM, and painted a rosy picture for the Brewers prospectus. Robb Edwards, Miller Park PA Announcer, talked about how he got his job, the work involved getting ready for a game, and detailed his assignments for the closing ceremony at County Stadium, and the 2002 All-Star Game. Mario Ziino,lontime Brewers publications director and historian, related many interesting stories, among a few of the topics, the 1982 pennant race, dealings with Brewers players, and his roles with the Brewers. Bob Buege did a research presentation on Rube Wadell, and also delved into the topic of how some information on players or evevnts are sometimes inaccurate.

Our next meeting is planned for Saturday May 20th, in conjunction with a Brewers-Twins game.

It might be snowing in Milwaukee, but in Arizona and Florida the sound of the bat hitting the ball is in the air, and that sound will be heard in your favorite major league park in less than FOUR WEEKS! I thought it would be a good time to update you on Future Activities.

The next meeting of the Ken Keltner Badger State Chapter of SABR will be held on Saturday May 20th, 11 AM at Long Wong's, 5230 West Bluemound Road, Milwaukee Wi. Daron Sutton is the tentative Guest Speaker. We will also have members of the Brew Crew Review in attendence. What we do NEED is RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS!

Please e-mail or call and let me know about making a presentation. The heart of SABR is sharing information uncovered in your research with other members. We'd like to have some for our next meeting. The meeting also gives attendees the opportunity to attend the Brewers-Twins game that evening.

Long Wong's will host a Milwaukee Brewers Spring Training party on Sunday, March 12th at 1:00 pm. The Brewers-Cubs game will be televised beginning at 2:00 pm. A tailgate style buffet will be offered along with many prizes.

If you are not at Maryvale you should be at Long Wong's for the Brewers vs. Cubs game. Doors open at 1:00 pm.

See you Sunday, March 12 1:00-5:00 pm

Long Wong's Chinese-American Sports Bar

5230 W. Bluemound Rd. Milwaukee

414-454-0400

Everyone is Welcome.

The Wisconsin Old-Time Ballplayers Association will hold it's Spring Jamboree at Serb Hall Monday April 10th. You can contact Greg Ebbert at gregebbert@msn.com for more details.

The Midwest Diamond Report at www.midwestdiamondreport.com continues to be a must-go-to source for baseball information. It's updated very often with spring training in full swing. Check out some of the great advertisers on the site!

For any questions about Upcoming Events don't hesitate in contacting me at RICKIU76@aol.com, or calling me at 414-769-7944 ( home) or 414-322-4997 ( cell)

Due to a scheduling conflict with the Brewers the Spring Training party
scheduled for this Sunday at Long Wong's has been cancelled. Brewers to host Select-A-Seat Open House The Brewers were scheduled to have a large contingent of front office personnel at Long Wong's but the event conflicted with the Select-A-Seat Open House at Miller Park.

Long Wong's will still be open Sunday afternoon for viewing of the Brewers vs Cubs exhibition game starting at 2:00pm.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

SABR 36 Info in Mail

The March/April issue of The SABR Bulletin, which contains the information and registration forms for the 2006 SABR Convention in Seattle, is now being delivered via non-profit bulk rate. If you do not have your mailer by April 7, then your copy can be presumed lost in the mail, and you should contact the office for a replacement. Also included with the March/April issue of The SABR Bulletin is the 2006 Election information and ballot.

You can find much convention information at:

http://tinyurl.com/z8ov7

If you want to read a PDF of the SABR 36 mailer, you can do so at:

http://nwsabr.sabr.org/SABR36_mailer.pdf

If you only want the registration form, download it from:

http://tinyurl.com/k7gb2

If you KNOW you are coming to the convention and want to be part of the Awards
Luncheon with Jim Bouton, you SHOULD NOT DELAY in completing your registration. The luncheon is limited to 340 because of space limitations and once we have 340 registered for the luncheon, there is no more room.

Seattle has a plethora of activities for the entire family, and the local SABR contingent has put together a great line-up of tours before, during, and after the convention activities. Head to the NWSABR Convention web site to learn more:

http://nwsabr.sabr.org/convention.htm#optional

You can download a 26-page document describing these opportunities at:

http://nwsabr.sabr.org/SABR_36_Seattle_Opt...Events_Overview.pdf

Different tours require different registration forms, so please follow the directions in the overview.


Another Minor League Opportunity

Would you like to attend AA and AAA baseball games for free and get paid for scoring them? If so, please go to
 http://www.baseballinfosolutions.com/minorad.html

click on the “Apply” link, and
send your responses to

jonv@baseballinfosolutions.com.

Thank you for your support of SABR!

John Zajc
Executive Director

SABR web site: www.sabr.org

Membership Office Telephone: 800-969-7227 or 216-575-0500

Membership Directory: http://members.sabr.org

The Seymour Medal Conference will be in Cleveland, April 28-29, 2006.
Registration online at http://store.sabr.org

Chapter e-lists and websites: http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=reg&m=9

Research Committee e-lists and websites:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=com&m=5

The next convention, SABR 36, will be held June 28 to July 1, 2006, in Seattle,
Washington
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,1432,17 Details coming soon!

SABR BioProject: http://bioproj.sabr.org/

Pay dues/make donations online: http://store.sabr.org

The Baseball Index: http://www.baseballindex.org

Research Needs and Classified Ads
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cls&m=3&s=207

SABR-L, baseball research's only moderated discussion list:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,69,3,153

BRSP, where SABRen discuss SABR policy :
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brsp

To order old SABR publications, head to: http://www.unp.unl.edu
Sale titles can be found at http://tinyurl.com/97rwf

Please remember SABR is counting on you to keep your membership information,
particularly your email address, mailing address, and phone number information
up to date using the secure, password-protected members-only website.

SABR
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115

From Rick S:

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

There are a number of baseball-related events coming up that I thought you might be interested in.

 

Monday April 24th: “ Handy Andy” Pafko will be inducted into the Milwaukee Braves Wall of Honor in a ceremony open to the public at 4 PM inside Miller Park on the third base side of the main concourse. Jim Powell will be the Master of Ceremonies, and Andy will also make a few remarks. If you choose to attend the game, Andy will also be signing autographs by the Braves Wall of Honor area for the first three innings, and he also will be throwing out the first pitch.

 

Wednesday April 26th: The World Series Club will hold a meeting at Alioto’s, with the featured Guest being Brewers television announcer Bill Schroeder. Contact Greg Ebbert at gregebbert@msn.com for details.

 

Saturday May 20th: A Meeting of the Ken Keltner Badger State Chapter of SABR will be held at Long Wong’s Chinese American Sportsbar, 5230 West Bluemound Road, Milwaukee at 11 AM. The Guest of Honor is Daron Sutton, Brewers TV announcer, and also featured on “Baseball Saturday” which can be heard on, of course, Saturdays, from 8 AM- 9AM on ESPN Sports radio WAUK 1510.

 

There will also be Research Presentations by Bob Koehler, who will talk about Heroes and Flakes of the American Association Milwaukee Brewers, Tom Rathkamp will have a presentation, Craig and Laura Simmons-Larsen will speak about their trip to Philadelphia for the induction of Al Simmons into the Philadelphia Hall of Fame, and Larry Baldassaro will talk about his experiences serving as an interpreter for the Italian team in the World Baseball Classic.

 

We will also have as Guests of Honor, members from the “ Brew Crew Review.”

 

As always, Paul Wong and his staff will provide an opportunity to purchase a buffet meal during the meeting.

 

Attendees will have an opportunity to attend the Brewers-Twins game later that evening. Let me know if you’re interested and I will purchase tickets.

Saturday July 8: Andy Pafko will be signing autographs at the Madison Mallards game. Details can be found at www.mallardsbaseball.com.

 

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate in contacting me by phone at 414-769-7944 ( home), 414-322-4997 ( cell), or by e-mail.

 

Thanks, and I hope to see you at these future gatherings!

 

Rick

SABR 36

There are over 325 members already registered for the SABR convention in
Seattle. Space at the luncheon and at the Saturday Mariners game with pre-game
BBQ is going fast. You can register online at the SABR Store
(http://store.sabr.org), or mail or fax your registration. If you have misplaced
your SABR 36 mailer, contact the office for a replacement.

In the coming weeks, keep an eye on the SABR web site for details on what
research presentations will be when, what committees will meet when, and other
programming during the convention.

While you are in Seattle, don't miss out on all the fun outside the SABR hotel.
The local committee has worked hard to put together lots of optional events and
tours. Head to the NWSABR Convention web site to learn more:

http://nwsabr.sabr.org/convention.htm#optional

You can download a 26-page document describing these opportunities at:

http://nwsabr.sabr.org/SABR_36_Seattle_Opt...Events_Overview.pdf

Different tours require different registration forms, so please follow the
directions in the overview.

Predict the Standings Contest

Only 156 SABR members participated in the 2006 Predict the Satndings Contest. In
the aggregate, SABR members predict division championships for the Yankees,
White Sox, and Angels in the AL; and Braves, Cardinals, and Dodgers in the NL.
The Indians were the top choice for the AL Wild Card, and the Mets were wild
card choices.

If SABR members know what they are predicting, the Yankees will face the Cards
in the World Series, and the Cards got one more vote as Champions than the
Yanks.

If you would like a copy of an Excel file summary of the predictions, let me
know and I’ll send it to you.

Thank you for your support of SABR!

John Zajc
Executive Director

The next Field of Dreams (Iowa) Regional Chapter meeting will be Saturday, June 10 at 3pm in Waterloo, Iowa. We will meet at the Waterloo Public Library's Meeting Room A (415 Commercial Street in downtown Waterloo).

Tim Rask will give a presentation on his current research project, The Three-I League Civil War of 191-1912 (which revolved around Waterloo's fight to remain a member of the circuit).

Ralph Christian will give a brief overview of the latest issue of Iowa Heritage Illustrated, which focuses on baseball in Iowa. John Liepa and Ralph Christian both contributed photos and articles to this publication of the State Historical Society of Iowa.

Bill Sherman will give a brief talk about former Major Leaguer Jackie Collum, a current resident of Grinnell, Iowa. Bill will also propose Grinnell as a future meeting site.

Steve Smith, editor of the chapter's online publication, will give a status report on the project.

And, of course, the trivia contest.

Following the meeting, any attendees who so choose will take in a Northwoods League game between the Waterloo Bucks and Mankato Moondogs.

If you will be attending, please notify me at timrask@worldnet.att.net.

Tim Rask
Umpire-in-Chief
Field of Dreams Chapter

The Field of Dreams Chapter meeting on June 10 will now begin at 2:00pm to accomodate another presentation.

Darrell Hanson will present on pre-1940's batters who benched themselves at the end ofa season to protect their .400 averages or their lead for a batting title, including the myth of Ted Williams' decision to risk his .400 average by playing the final double header in 1941

Tim Rask

UPCOMING EVENTS
 
There are a number of Baseball-related events coming up, and I thought I would pass these on.
 
BOOK SIGNING
 
I received the following e-mail from Johnathan Eig.
 
I wanted to let you and other SABR members know that I'll be in Milwaukee on June 15 to discuss and sign copies of my book, Luckiest Man: The Life and Death of Lou Gehrig.
Hope to see you.
Best,
Jonathan Eig
 
Milwaukee, WI

Thursday, June 15th

 

7:00 PM Harry W. Schwartz Bookshop

Talk/Q&A/Signing 17145 W. Bluemound Road

                                                Brookfield, WI 53005

                                                Contact: Brian Grover, 262-797-6140

 

BREWERS GAME


A local high school is selling tickets for the Saturday July 29th Brewers game versus the Reds.The cost of the ticket, which is an Upper deck reserved ticket is $12. If you're interested please contact me by June 8. The proceeds from the ticket sales will give this team an opportunity to play a game at Miller Park/ This game is also Cerveceros Day.

 

The July 29 th game is also the day of the Sausage Race Run/Walk. Following are some details.



Community
Community
Brewers in the Community
Brewers Charities
Selig Scholars Program
Grant Application
Photo Galleries
2006 Student Achievers
Masters of American Comics
Sausage Run/Walk
S.C.O.R.E.


   
 Entry Includes:

A Cool T-Shirt | One Terrace Reserved Ticket to the Brewers/Reds game on July 29th at 6:05pm or a voucher for a Terrace Reserved Ticket to a home game, redeemable August 17-September 24, 2006 | Free soda and hot dog or brat immediately following Run/Walk | Additional game tickets available

To register, call 414-902-4488 or e-mail: lynn.sprangers@milwaukeebrewers.com

AWARDS

Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers and to the top three finishers in each age bracket. Awards will be distributed following the race at the Klement's Sausage Haus.

COSTUME CONTEST

Use your creativity and imagination to dress as your favorite Miller Park character. A prize will be awarded for the best costume, selected by the run/walk crowd.

COURSE

Accurate and fast course with start and finish at the Klement's Sausage Haus.

TIME SPLITS

Mile 1, 2 & 3



WATER STATIONS

Start/Finish, 1 and 2 miles

FACILITIES

Restrooms available at the Klement's Sausage Haus.


PROCEEDS

The mission of Brewers Charities is to support youth recreation and scholarship programs for families in metropolitan Milwaukee and Wisconsin.

TIME & PLACE

July 29th, 2006 at 9AM

The Klement's Sausage Haus,
Miller Park Parking Lot
Milwaukee, WI



DIRECTIONS TO MILLER PARK

Exit from I-94 at Miller Park Way.
Take the Miller Park Exit.

REGISTRATION

Pre-registration $20

Day of run/walk registration $25

Race day registration closes at 8:30

AGE GROUPS

12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+, Wheelchair Division

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FUTURE MEETING


2007 will mark the 50th Anniversary of the Milwaukee Braves World Championship season, the Ken Keltner Badger State Chapter is pleased to "kick-off" no a better choice might be to " throw out the opening pitch" for

 the Anniversary.Circle Saturday, February 3, 2007 on your calenders. The owner of Rare Sportfilms, Doak Ewing, has agreed to show the entire Game 7 of the 1957 World Series which he has on kinescope. Many great memories will be brought back, and

 I'm sure you'll enjoy the screening! Doak will also talk about his collection, and you'll be able to order from the large collection he has.

The meeting will be held at Long Wong's, 5230 West Bluemound Road in Milwaukee, and will begin at 11 AM.



QUESTIONS
 
If you have any questions, don't hesitate in contacting me at RICKIU76@aol.com, or my cell at 414-322-4997. Thanks

 
Rick Schabowski

OLD BREWERS ROSTER BOOK JUST IN TIME FOR FATHER'S DAY on JUNE 18

Now Available! Completely updated and reformatted roster listings for the
American Assocation Milwaukee Brewers, 1902-1952. Includes a year-by-year
listing broken down by position players and pitchers, and contains a
separate 3-page section on managers. In addition, the roster book features
an appendix providing nicknames and miscellaneous notes on various players,
all capped off with a 20-question Trivia Quiz. Please contact Rex Hamann at
pureout@msn.com or by mail at 14201 Crosstown Blvd. NW, Andover, MN 55304.
If you mention membership in the Ken Keltner chapter you receive a 25%
discount from the $20 list price, for a total charge of $15.00 postpaid.
Makes a great gift, ideal for Father's Day!

KEN KELTNER BADGER STATE CHAPTER OF SABR TRIVIA QUIZ

1. Who was the first Florida Marlin pitcher to win 20 or more games in a season?
2. Who is the only slugger to belt at least 60 homers in a season three times?
3. Who is the only player to collect 200 or more hits in each of his five seasons in the majors?
4. Who is the only active player who still wears Jackie Robinson’s retired # 42?
5. Which Rookie of the Year winner failed to play a single game in his sophomore season?
6. Who is the only Montreal Expo to win a Cy Young Award?
7. Who holds the record for career homers without ever leading his league?
8. Since 1990, who is the only hurler to fan at least 300 batters in a season for two NL clubs?
9. Who pitched the most career games without ever making a single start?
10. Who retired with the fewest career RBI’s among players with at least 500 homers?
11. Who is the only pitcher to fan at least 200 batters in a season with New York Yankees and the New York Mets?
12. Besides Barry Bonds, who is the only other slugger to smack at least 20 homers every season from 1990 to 1999?
13. Who is the only player elected to the Hall of Fame who played for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays?
14. Which batting champion, and veteran of more than 2,000 big-league games, didn’t play in the minors until 2005?
15. Which MVP award winner of the 90’s is no longer living?
16. Who is the only player to draw at least 100 walks in each of the previous seven seasons?
17. Who was the first manager to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a winning season?
18. Which pitcher started, and won two games in the 1997 World Series, was gone from the majors before turning 30 years old?
19. Which Hall of Famer lost the most career games among pitchers who debuted since 1900?
20. Who is the only batting title qualifier to hit at least .300 for the Milwaukee Brewers in the AL and NL?
21. Which outfielder during the 80’s and 90’s stole at least 50 bases in a season with four different clubs?
22. Which hurler who has led his club in victories in each of the past two seasons previously played in the NBA?
23. Who was the only pitcher chosen first overall in the June draft who never made the majors?
24. Which AL home-run champ drove in more than 100 runs in his last major league season?
25. Who is the only man to be a teammate of Frank Robinson and Nomar Garciaparra?
26. Who is the only 20th Century pitcher to throw from both sides of the mound in a single game?
27. Who wore #44 for the Milwaukee Brewers before Henry Aaron?

Keltner SABR CHAPTER NEWSLETTER

There are a number of items that you should be aware of.

PICK N SAVE “WE CARE” PROGRAM

I’m happy to inform you that the Ken Keltner Badger State Chapter of SABR has
been accepted by Pick n Save as a participant in their “We Care” program.

The program provides a means for raising revenue for non-profit organizations
such as our Chapter. Getting involved is easy.

If you’re already a member of the Pick n Save Savers Club Advantage card, ( this
will be a green-colored card that attaches to your key chain, or a card the size
of a credit card ) all you have to do is ask for a Savers Club application at
the service desk, fill-in the information including your card number, and put
the number 717675 in the Charity Code box.

If you’re not a member, ask for a Savers Club Application, fill-in the
information, include your new card number, and fill-in 717675 in the Charity
Code Box.

Having a card also entitles you to all the discounts and sale items at Pick n
Save without cutting coupons. This gives our Chapter an easy way to generate
revenue. Try to get your friends, family, and any one you know involved in this
program.

If you have any questions…feel free to contact me.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Greg Ebbert has forwarded me the following information:

The World Series Club will meet Thursday, June 22 at Alioto's on HWY 100. The
featured speaker will be either Brewers GM Doug Melvin, Asst. GM Gord Ash or
Special Assistant to the General Manager/Director of Amateur Scouting Jack
Zduriencik.

Dinner for guests is $20.00 and will be served at 7:00pm. Cocktail hour begins
at 6:00pm. For reservations contact Paul Schramka 262-251-3130 or Greg Ebbert
262-242-0384 Email: gregebbert@msn.com.
                                                  

BELOIT SNAPPERS (A)
                         Minnesota Twins Affiliate

    Friday, July 28, 2006
                                VS.
3578 South 108th St.
                                                  
PH: 414-541-9270
                                  WISCONSIN TIMBER RATTLERS
                                                  Seattle Mainers
Affiliate
Sponsored By
Old Time Ballplayers Association of Wisconsin
 
$25.00 per person
Includes Ticket & Coach Bus
(Beer, Soda, Snacks and Prizes on Bus)

Old Time Ballplayers Board Member (if applicable) ________________________

Name ___________________________________________________

Phone ____________________ E-mail ________________________

Payment in advance: Date Paid _______________

Ticket-Quantity _____ @ $25 each Total Paid ________

Cash or Check # ________ Mail to: Greg Ebbert 11351 N. Glenwood Dr.
                                                  
Mequon, WI 53097-3113
                                                  262-242-0384
E-mail: gregebbert@msn.com

Meet at Hales Corners Park & Ride 4:30
Bus departs 5:00pm

Join The Fun!
Limited Seating
Please make advance reservations

QUESTIONS
If you have any questions ?????? Fell free to contact me at 414-322-4997 or
e-mail at RICKIU76@aol.com.

Thanks!

Rick

UPCOMING MEETING
 
The next meeting of the Ken Keltner Badger State Chapter will be held on Saturday August 19th, 11 AM at Long Wong's Sportsbar, 53rd and Bluemound Road, Milwaukee Wi.
 
Our Guests of Honor include one or two members of the Houston Astros organization. The Astros will be battling the Brewers later that evening. Special Thanks to Andy Martinez for co-coordinating this part of the meeting!
 
We will also have Dr. Jerald Podair, who is an Associate Professor of History and the Robert S. French Professor of American Studies at Lawrence University as a Guest of Honor. Dr. Podair is also an avid Baseball fan, and is working on a book about Walter O'Malley. He's looking forward to meeting membership and talking about Baseball.
 
If you're interested in doing a research presentation please let me know, and we can accommodate you.
 
Also on the agenda we will talk about Chapter projects, future meetings, the recently concluded SABR National Convention held in Seattle, and time permitting.....a round-table discussion about Baseball-related matters.
 
If you have any questions???????? Don't hesitate in contacting me via e-mail at RICKIU76@aol.com or my cell # which is 414-322-4997.
 
Thanks......and hope to see you on August 19th!
 
Rick Schabowski

UPCOMING MEETING

 

The next meeting of the Ken Keltner Badger State Chapter will be held on Saturday August 19th, 11 AM at Long Wong's Sportsbar, 53rd and Bluemound Road, Milwaukee Wi.

 

Our Guests of Honor include one or two members of the Houston Astros organization. The Astros will be battling the Brewers later that evening. Special Thanks to Andy Martinez for co-coordinating this part of the meeting!

 

We will also have Dr. Jerald Podair, who is an Associate Professor of History and the Robert S. French Professor of American Studies at Lawrence University as a Guest of Honor. Dr. Podair is also an avid Baseball fan, and is working on a book about Walter O'Malley. He's looking forward to meeting membership and talking about Baseball.

 

If you're interested in doing a research presentation please let me know, and we can accommodate you.

 

Jim Bouton was the Keynote Speaker at SABR 36 in Seattle, I hope to have a videotape of his wonderful speech to show at our meeting.

 

Also on the agenda we will talk about Chapter projects, future meetings, how we as members can help our Chapter by enrolling in the Pick’ n’ Save. “We Care” program the recently concluded SABR National Convention held in Seattle, the 50th Anniversary Braves CD we’re working on, and time permitting.....a round-table discussion about Baseball-related matters.

 

 

MILWAUKEE BRAVES DINNER

 

The Milwaukee Braves Historical Association will be having a dinner at the Milwaukee Athletic Club on Tuesday November 7th. The Guests of Honor will be former Milwaukee Braves players Chuck Cottier, and Joe Morgan. Tickets are $65. Let me know if you’re interested.

 

If you have any questions???????? Don't hesitate in contacting me via e-mail at RICKIU76@aol.com or my cell # which is 414-322-4997.

 

 

Spread the word on our upcoming meeting and the Braves Dinner, and I look forward to seeing you on August 19th!

 

Rick

Thirty-five years ago this Thursday, sixteen men gathered at the National
Baseball Hall of Fame Library to form the Society for American Baseball Research
(SABR). The baseball research world has never been the same.

August 10, 1971. The founding of SABR (and the birthday of catcher Sal Fasano).
When SABR was founded, Joe Torre was second in the NL in batting average (he
finished the season in first). Now he manages the Yankees. When SABR was
founded, dues were $10. The same $10 was worth $47.57 in 2005 when adjusted for
inflation.

In SABR’s 35-year history, we have sent members over 250 issues of The SABR
Bulletin and mailed out over 100 books/journals. We’ve held 35 more annual
get-togethers of the membership (the annual convention) with the best attended
being the 2002 Boston convention with 712 attendees.

On August 10, 1971, there were 16 members. SABR grew to 100 members by May 20,
1972 (284 days). Today, there are over 7,040 members worldwide. On July 24,
2006, SABR surpassed the 7,000-member mark for only the second time in its
history. The all-time record is 7,155 members in 1998.

While SABR’s impact on baseball and the study and preservation of baseball
history has been important throughout the past 35 years, the last few years have
shown that SABR is truly an organization that will continue to grow in stature.
In addition to the membership levels climbing above 7,000 members this year,
SABR has also seen increases in money donated by members each year for the past
four years.

SABR’s Endowment Fund, a very real commitment to SABR’s long-term future, has
more than quadrupled in just the past 3 years (from just over $4,400 to just shy
of $20,000). We have more work to do with the Endowment Fund before it is able
to generate income that will make a lasting impact, but momentum is growing. I
invite you to celebrate SABR’s 35th Anniversary by making a donation to SABR’s
Endowment this week. By giving what you can to the endowment fund, you are
helping to perpetuate the core research values and principles established by the
founders thirty-five years ago.

To make an online donation, point your browser to http://tinyurl.com/mht6j. You
can also call the SABR office at 1-800-969-7227 or mail checks or money orders
to SABR, Endowment Fund, 812 Huron Rd E #719, Cleveland OH 44115.

For a list of members who have made donations of $100 or more to SABR see:
http://www.sabr.org/cmsfiles/incentiveprogram.htm

This weekend in Cooperstown, three of SABR's founders, Cliff Kachline, John
Pardon, and Tom Hufford, will return to the Hall of Fame Library and be
recognized for founding SABR and the contributions they have made to all of us
who love the game of baseball so much. The other living founders who could not
attend are Dan Dischley, Dan Ginsburg, Ray Gonzalez, Bill Gustafson, Bob
McConnell, Ray Nemec, and Joe Simenic. On behalf of all the members of SABR, I
thank them for their love of the game and its history to create this wonderful
community.

And to all of you, thank you for your continued support of SABR!

John Zajc
Executive Director

SABR web site: www.sabr.org

Membership Office Telephone: 800-969-7227 or 216-575-0500

Membership Directory: http://members.sabr.org

Chapter e-lists and websites: http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=reg&m=9

Research Committee e-lists and websites:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=com&m=5

The next convention, SABR 37, will be held in summer 2007 in St. Louis, Missouri

SABR BioProject: http://bioproj.sabr.org/

Pay dues/make donations online: http://store.sabr.org

The Baseball Index: http://www.baseballindex.org

Research Needs and Classified Ads
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cls&m=3&s=207

SABR-L, baseball research's only moderated discussion list:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,69,3,153

BRSP, where SABRen discuss SABR policy:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brsp

To order old SABR publications, head to: http://www.unp.unl.edu
Sale titles can be found at http://tinyurl.com/97rwf

Please remember SABR is counting on you to keep your membership information,
particularly your email address, mailing address, and phone number information
up to date using the secure, password-protected members-only website.

SABR
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115

UPCOMING MEETING

 

The next meeting of the Ken Keltner Badger State Chapter will be held on Saturday November 4 th, 11 AM at Long Wong's Sportsbar, 53rd and Bluemound Road, Milwaukee Wi.

 

I have contacted three individuals to be our Guest(s) of Honor, and when I receive follow-ups from them I will pass the word on immediately.

 

The heart of SABR is Research Presentations, and if you’re interested in doing one at the next meeting…………………let me know. We’ve had a lot of great one’s in the past, and I’m sure attendees can’t wait to hear the sharing of your hard work.

 

Chapter business, plans for future meetings, and a round–table discussion of Baseball-related topics will “fill-out” the meeting. ( I’m sure there’ll be a lot to talk about; the great playoffs and World Series of the 2006 season. A hot topic will be about how the Brewers got HOT and got into those playoffs!

 

 

MILWAUKEE BRAVES DINNER

 

The Milwaukee Braves Historical Association will be having a dinner at the Milwaukee Athletic Club on Tuesday November 7th. The Guests of Honor will be former Milwaukee Braves players Chuck Cottier, and Joe Morgan. Tickets are $65. Let me know if you’re interested.

 

OLD TIME BALL PLAYERS DINNER

 

Circle Sunday November 12th on your calendar. The Old Time Ball Players Association will be holding it’s Hall of Fame Banquet. The festivities will take place at Serb Hall, 51st and Oklahoma Avenue at 5 PM. The lifetime achievement award will be given to former Milwaukee Braves infielder Felix Mantilla. The cost will be in the $15-$17 area, and when I receive finalized information….I’ll pass it on.

TAILGATE

I’m going to the Brewers game on Monday September 4th, and am cooking out. Let me know if you want to join the tailgate, let me know what you want to eat and drink, and I’ll provide it. We can talk Baseball and get ready for the stretch run.

 

If you have any questions???????? Don't hesitate in contacting me via e-mail at RICKIU76@aol.com or my cell # which is 414-322-4997.

 

 

 

Spread the word on our upcoming meeting and the Braves Dinner, and I look forward to seeing you in November , or maybe at the tailgate!

 

Rick Schabowski

Paul Wong will be hosting a Baseball Appreciation Party at his bar on Bluemound Road on Saturday September 9 after the Brewers-Astros game. Live music will be provided by Fat Bottom Special. Hopefully we'lll have a winning streak to celebrate!

UPCOMING MEETING

 

The next meeting of the Ken Keltner Badger State Chapter will be held on Saturday November 4 th, 11 AM at Long Wong's Sportsbar, 53rd and Bluemound Road, Milwaukee Wi.

 

Our Guest of Honor will be Paul Schramka, former Chicago Cubs infielder, and long-time President of the Wisconsin Old Time Ballplayers Association

 

The heart of SABR is Research Presentations, and if you’re interested in doing one at the next meeting…………………let me know. We’ve had a lot of great one’s in the past, and I’m sure attendees can’t wait to hear the sharing of your hard work.

 

Chapter business, plans for future meetings, and a round–table discussion of Baseball-related topics will “fill-out” the meeting.

 

WORLD SERIES CLUB

 

Here is some information on the World Series Club luncheon. Note the time and location.

The World Series Club will meet at Long Wong's, 53rd and Bluemound Road on Thursday, Sept. 21. It will be a 2 for 1 with Brewers outfielder Corey Hart and first base coach Davey Nelson as speakers.

Cocktails 11:00am Lunch 12:00pm with speakers to follow. Members $18.00 Guests $20.00.

This will be a luncheon as the Brewers play the SF Giants at 7:05pm.

Advance reservations requested. Any questions you can respond by E-mail or contact Paul Schramka at 262-251-3130.

See you at the luncheon on the 21st.

Greg Ebbert

262-242-0384

gregebbert@msn.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MILWAUKEE BRAVES DINNER

 

The Milwaukee Braves Historical Association will be having a dinner at the Milwaukee Athletic Club on Tuesday November 7th. The Guests of Honor will be former Milwaukee Braves players Chuck Cottier, and Joe Morgan. Tickets are $65. Let me know if you’re interested.

 

OLD TIME BALL PLAYERS DINNER

 

Circle Sunday November 12th on your calendar. The Old Time Ball Players Association will be holding it’s Hall of Fame Banquet. The festivities will take place at Serb Hall, 51st and Oklahoma Avenue. The Social Hour will begin at 4:30 PM, with the Dinner and Program to follow at 6:00. The lifetime achievement award will be given to former Milwaukee Braves infielder Felix Mantilla. The cost is $17.00 per person. Please RSVP to

 

OTBA

P.O. Box 579

Thiensville, WI. 53092

 

Or contact by Greg Ebbert by phone at 262-242-0384 or via e-mail at gregebbert@msn.com

 

 

If you have any questions???????? Don't hesitate in contacting me via e-mail at RICKIU76@aol.com or my cell # which is 414-322-4997.

 

I’m looking forward to seeing you at the Upcoming events!

 

 

 

Rick Schabowski

In recent days, the SABR web site has added some nice new features. The
BioProject has uploaded some new biographies (http://bioproj.sabr.org/bioproj.cfm?a=n&m=61).


We have a recap of the Seattle convention, including a link to a 20-minute
segment done by MLB.com (http://tinyurl.com/g7ln4).

And the research committee pages on the web site now have more newsletters
available than ever before, including the latest La Prensa (also linked from the
front page, www.sabr.org).

Another piece of good news in the world of online baseball research is that The
Sporting News is once again available from The Paper of Record
(www.paperofrecord.com). The entire storage array at Paper of Record needed to
be replaced and they finally have all the databases up and running again. I am
told that in about 60 days, they will have to take things off-line again for a
short interruption to optimize their indexes. I have also been told that they
will extend subscriptions to make up for the downtime. Paper of Record is a web
site where millions of newspaper pages have been digitized, including The
Sporting News. It is a subscription service, sold to individuals on a monthly
and annual basis. SABR members receive a discount on an annual subscription. See
the SABR members-only web site for more information (http://members.sabr.org).

SABR members also have a discount to a similar site, www.NewspaperArchive.com.
NewspaperArchive.com has many small-town U.S. newspapers digitized and seems to
be a good resource for minor league research.

When I last wrote to you, I was preparing to head to Cooperstown to celebrate
SABR’s 35th Anniversary. Over two dozen members and friends joined me and Cliff
Kachline, John Pardon, and Tom Hufford to celebrate 35 years of making (and
discovering) baseball history. A special thanks goes out to Jim Gates and the
staffs of the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum and The Library and
Giamatti Research Center for their hospitality.

Also at that time, I appealed to members to help preserve and perpetuate the
core research values and principles of the Founders by contributing to the SABR
Endowment Fund. I am pleased to report that the response was nothing short of
generous. Since August 9, we have received over $5,000 in donations, making the
grand total for the SABR Endowment more than $25,000. Thanks to all who gave
above and beyond, your gifts will help ensure that SABR members for years to
come will enjoy the fruits of this great community of baseball researchers.

And to all of you, thank you for your continued support of SABR, and enjoy the
pennant races!

John Zajc
Executive Director

SABR web site: www.sabr.org

Membership Office Telephone: 800-969-7227 or 216-575-0500

Membership Directory: http://members.sabr.org

Pay dues/make donations online: http://store.sabr.org

Research Committee e-lists and websites:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=com&m=5

Chapter e-lists and websites: http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=reg&m=9

The next convention, SABR 37, will be held in summer 2007 in St. Louis,
Missouri. Dates will be known in the next 2 weeks.

SABR BioProject: http://bioproj.sabr.org/

The Baseball Index: http://www.baseballindex.org

Research Needs and Classified Ads
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cls&m=3&s=207

SABR-L, baseball research's only moderated discussion list:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,69,3,153

BRSP, where SABRen discuss SABR policy :
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brsp

To order old SABR publications, head to: http://www.unp.unl.edu

Sale titles can be found at http://tinyurl.com/97rwf

Please remember SABR is counting on you to keep your membership information,
particularly your email address, mailing address, and phone number information
up to date using the secure, password-protected members-only website.

SABR
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115

The past week has seen a couple record-breaking performances. Barry Bonds set
the new National League home run record, passing Hank Aaron, and SABR set an
all-time membership record when on Tuesday, September 19, 2006, the 7,156th
member for the 2006 membership year joined SABR.

The previous membership record of 7,155 was set in 1998. The SABR membership
year ends this week (September 30). All new members who join beginning October 1
are considered members for the 2007 membership year. Thank you one and all for
your support!

Breaking News

The dates for the 2007 Annual SABR Convention have been set, and the hotel
chosen.

SABR will return to the Adams Mark Hotel in downtown St. Louis, Missouri, July
26 to 29, 2007. The Adams Mark hosted the 1992 convention when SABR was last in
St. Louis.

More information on how to make hotel reservations and on programming will be
coming soon.

John Zajc
Executive Director

SABR web site: www.sabr.org

Membership Office Telephone: 800-969-7227 or 216-575-0500

Membership Directory: http://members.sabr.org

Chapter e-lists and websites: http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=reg&m=9

Research Committee e-lists and websites:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=com&m=5

The next SABR Annual Convention, SABR 37, will be held July 26 to 29, 2007 in
St. Louis, Missouri

SABR BioProject: http://bioproj.sabr.org/

Pay dues/make donations online: http://store.sabr.org

The Baseball Index: http://www.baseballindex.org

Research Needs and Classified Ads
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cls&m=3&s=207

SABR-L, baseball research's only moderated discussion list:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,69,3,153

BRSP, where SABRen discuss SABR policy :
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brsp

To order old SABR publications, head to: http://www.unp.unl.edu

Sale titles can be found at http://tinyurl.com/97rwf

Please remember SABR is counting on you to keep your membership information,
particularly your email address, mailing address, and phone number information
up to date using the secure, password-protected members-only website.

SABR
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115

The Divisional Series have been wrapped up and the Detroit Tigers are continuing
their remarkable season. Not many could have/would have predicted their amazing
run. In fact, only 5 of the 156 SABR members who participated in our Predict the
Standings contest this spring predicted that the Tigers would be the Wild Card
team – Martin Taft of Troy MI, Bob Levy of Portland OR, Albert Tzeel of Mequon
WI, Tom Stillman of San Francisco CA, and Eric Salo of Tucson AZ. However, none
of these members finished in the top three overall in the contest.

We awarded 3 points for predicting the first place finisher correctly, and one
point for each additional placement in the correct order of finish. For example,
if in the American League West you predicted Oakland, Texas, Los Angeles, and
Seattle. You would get 3 points for Oakland (1st), and one point for Seattle
(4th).

Henry Martino of San Juan PR had the most points with 30. Mike Ortman of La Mesa
CA had 28 points, and a member who did not leave his or her name had 27 points.
Henry predicted the American League East and West Divisions perfectly and had
the top three finishers in the National League East in order (NY, Philly,
Atlanta). Congratulations!

The next SABR publication for 2006, Green Cathedrals by Phil Lowry, is being
prepared for delivery now and should be in the mail stream by the 20th of
October. Expect up to 4 weeks for delivery. This edition of Green Cathedrals has
entries for more than 400 stadiums, parks, fields, yard and grounds where a
regular season major league game or a Negro League game was played. A hardcover
edition published by Walker Books will available in bookstores in the coming
weeks as well.

This new edition of Green Cathedrals is made possible in part with funding from
HOK Sport.

Enjoy the rest of the post-season!

John Zajc
Executive Director

SABR web site: www.sabr.org

Membership Office Telephone: 800-969-7227 or 216-575-0500

Membership Directory: http://members.sabr.org

Chapter e-lists and websites: http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=reg&m=9

Research Committee e-lists and websites:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=com&m=5

The next convention, SABR 37, will be held July 26 to 29, 2007 in St. Louis,
Missouri

SABR BioProject: http://bioproj.sabr.org/

Pay dues/make donations online: http://store.sabr.org

The Baseball Index: http://www.baseballindex.org

Research Needs and Classified Ads
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cls&m=3&s=207

SABR-L, baseball research's only moderated discussion list:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,69,3,153

BRSP, where SABRen discuss SABR policy :
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brsp

To order old SABR publications, head to: http://www.unp.unl.edu
Sale titles can be found at http://tinyurl.com/97rwf

Please remember SABR is counting on you to keep your membership information,
particularly your email address, mailing address, and phone number information
up to date using the secure, password-protected members-only website.

SABR
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115

UPCOMING MEETING

 

The next meeting of the Ken Keltner Badger State Chapter will be held on Saturday November 4 th, 11 AM at Long Wong's Sportsbar, 53rd and Bluemound Road, Milwaukee Wi.

 

Our Guest of Honor will be Paul Schramka, former Chicago Cubs infielder, and long-time President of the Wisconsin Old Time Ballplayers Association

 

The heart of SABR is Research Presentations, and if you’re interested in doing one at the next meeting…………………let me know. We’ve had a lot of great one’s in the past, and I’m sure attendees can’t wait to hear the sharing of your hard work.

 

Chapter business, including nominations for Chapter officers, since the current terms of all officers expires this fall, plans for future meetings, and a round–table discussion of Baseball-related topics will “fill-out” the meeting.

 

The staff at Long Wong’s will have their usual tasty buffet, and beverages available!

 

 

MILWAUKEE BRAVES DINNER

 

The Milwaukee Braves Historical Association will be having a dinner at the Milwaukee Athletic Club on Tuesday November 7th. The Guests of Honor will be former Milwaukee Braves players Chuck Cottier, and Joe Morgan. Tickets are $65. Let me know if you’re interested.

 

OLD TIME BALL PLAYERS DINNER

 

Circle Sunday November 12th on your calendar. The Old Time Ball Players Association will be holding its Hall of Fame Banquet. The festivities will take place at Serb Hall, 51st and Oklahoma Avenue. The Social Hour will begin at 4:30 PM, with the Dinner and Program to follow at 6:00. The lifetime achievement award will be given to former Milwaukee Braves infielder Felix Mantilla. The cost is $17.00 per person. I also have five tickets available at a SABR table. Please RSVP to me or:

 

OTBA

P.O. Box 579

Thiensville, WI. 53092

 

Or contact by Greg Ebbert by phone at 262-242-0384 or via e-mail at gregebbert@msn.com

 

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

 

 Emil Rothe Chapter (Chicago) will meet 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Lincoln Park Library at 1150 West Fullerton Ave, two blocks west of the train station. Featured will be Bernard A. Weisberger, speaking about his new book: "When Chicago Ruled Baseball: The Cubs-White Sox World Series of 1906".
For more information, contact Merle Branner [email: merleab@mac.com]

 

 

Circle Saturday February 3, 2007 on your calendars! The Ken Keltner Badger State Chapter of SABR, with the help of Doak Ewing, President of Rare Sportsfilms, will be showing the ENTIRE Game 7 of the 1957 World Series which, as you all know is the game in which the Milwaukee Braves win the World Series! The meeting will be held at Long Wong’s on 53rd and Bluemound Road at 11 AM. This event will be the “First Pitch” in the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Braves victory! You can call me to secure reservations for this event!

 

 

If you have any questions???????? Don't hesitate in contacting me via e-mail at RICKIU76@aol.com or my cell # which is 414-322-4997.

 

I’m looking forward to seeing you at the Upcoming events!

 

 

 

Rick Schabowski

My belated congratulations to the St. Louis Cardinals on winning the World
Series. I have not sent out a “This Week in SABR” since the playoffs because
I’ve been busy with several projects.

First, there has been the testing of the new SABR Store. We have made some
outstanding improvements in the way the Store interfaces with the SABR
Membership database, streamlining the renewal process greatly. There are a few
tweaks left to do—involving the purchase of gifts and ordering merchandise, but
I encourage the 5,900 or so who have not yet paid their 2007 dues to do so
online today.

Just head to the SABR Store, http://store.sabr.org and follow the prompts. By
doing so prior to 9am on Monday, November 27, you’ll save SABR the cost of
printing and mailing a paper renewal notice. And the coolest thing is that your
membership record will reflect your payment immediately.

I’ve also been preparing for this weekend’s Board of Director’s meeting. It is
this meeting that the operations budget for 2007 will be approved. The other
major item on the agenda will be to discuss what Research Services Manager Rod
Nelson would like to see SABR accomplish in the next year on improving SABR’s
research services.

At the beginning of November, I was honored to be a keynote speaker at the
International Sports Heritage Association’s conference in Memphis, Tennessee.
The number of sport halls and museums is pretty incredible and it was
interesting to get to spend time with people who run these various shrines.
Immediately afterwards, I spent a couple days meeting with the St. Louis
Convention Planning Committee and the hotel staff. The convention next July
should be a wonderful event. It will be the second time that the SABR Convention
will be held in the city of the defending World Series champs.

But I’m not the only one who has been busy. There have been twelve bios posted
at the BioProject web site (http://bioproj.sabr.org) this month, and another
dozen or so posted in the last two weeks of October. Other research committees
have also been publishing the latest edition of their newsletters. And Lyle
Spatz and the Baseball Records Committee have been reviewing and fact-checking
hundreds of lists to be published in The SABR Baseball List and Record Book,
which will be mailed to all 2007 SABR members in good standing next March and
will also be published to the trade by Simon & Schuster.

Meanwhile, Green Cathedrals has been mailed out to members, and the domestic
shipping should be complete by the end of the month. The hard cover edition,
published by Walker & Co., is available in bookstores and on Amazon.com.

For all the American members in SABR, have a Happy Thanksgiving!
To our International friends, we’ll eat some turkey in your honor!

John Zajc
Executive Director

SABR web site: www.sabr.org

Membership Office Telephone: 800-969-7227 or 216-575-0500

Membership Directory: http://members.sabr.org

Chapter e-lists and websites: http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=reg&m=9

Research Committee e-lists and websites:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=com&m=5

The next convention, SABR 37, will be held July 26 to 29, 2007 in at the Adams
Mark Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri

SABR BioProject: http://bioproj.sabr.org/

Pay dues/make donations online: http://store.sabr.org

The Baseball Index: http://www.baseballindex.org

Research Needs and Classified Ads
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cls&m=3&s=207

SABR-L, baseball research's only moderated discussion list:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,69,3,153

BRSP, where SABRen discuss SABR policy :
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brsp

To order old SABR publications, head to: http://www.unp.unl.edu

Sale titles can be found at http://tinyurl.com/97rwf

Please remember SABR is counting on you to keep your membership information,
particularly your email address, mailing address, and phone number information
up to date using the secure, password-protected members-only website.

SABR
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115

UPCOMING EVENTS

Greetings to everyone, and an early Thanksgiving to all…Don’t eat too much
turkey!!!


RESEARCH GET-TOGETHER

On the afternoon of Sunday, November 26, there is no Packer game, and no NASCAR,
but there will be research that awaits the prospective historians!

Those of you interested in getting involved in Research, on whatever topic might
interest you can join in at the UWM Golda Meir Library, 2311 East Hartford
Avenue in Milwaukee; for an overview, and how to’s involving research. A link
can be found for information about the library at http://www.uwm.edu/Libraries/help/faq/where-is-library.html

Once you started….you’ll find out it’s a lot of fun! Other events could include
a visit to the Gausthaus for food and your choice of beverage, and the
opportunity to go to the UWM basketball game that evening. GO PANTHERS! Contact
me if you’re interested .

UPCOMING MEETING

Our next meeting is scheduled for Saturday February 3, 2007, 10:30 AM at Long
Wong’s Chinese –American Sportsbar on 53rd and Bluemound Road.
This meeting will feature, Doak Ewing of Rare Sportsfilms. Doak will be showing
the entire Game 7 of the 1957 World Series. Doak will also do a brief
presentation. Tentatively scheduled to appear include Mr.& Mrs. Felix Mantilla,
and Johnny Logan.

We will be holding raffles for memorabilia, and conduct a 50-50 raffle. Food and
drink will be available at the restaurant.

Reservations are strongly recommended for this event.



For information, or to secure reservations for our next meeting please contact
me at 414-322-4997 ( cell) or via e-mail at RICKIU76@aol.com.

Thank You, and I look forward to seeing you!

Rick Schabowski

Hello Again,
 
 
I suppose it would've been a good idea to tell you what time to meet on Sunday
at UWM.
1 PM. UWM Golda Meir Library, 2311 East Hartford Avenue. The Microfilm Archives
are located in the West Wing, Ground Floor.
 
As mentioned earlier, food ,drink and a UWM basketball game could fill the day
if your schedules permit.
 
Any Questions call me at 414-322-4997 or e-mail me at RICKIU76@aol.com
 Thanks!
 
Rick

‘tis the (off)season….

2007 SABR membership renewal forms will be in the mail later this week. You can
renew by mail, or online at http://store.sabr.org. You can also purchase gift
memberships, or make a donation to SABR. SABR is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization and donations are deductible to the extent allowed by law.

The University of Nebraska Press, distributor of SABR publications, is having a
web sale on SABR titles. Head to: http://tinyurl.com/y2s8xh to learn more.

Researchers interested in historical newspapers and genealogical tools may want
to take advantage of a special offered by NewsBank and GenealogyBank.com.
Through January 5th, SABR will earn $10 for every person who signs up for a
one-year subscription, or $25 for a two-year subscription at prices 66% off the
monthly rate. See details at http://tinyurl.com/t9u5f.

Thinking about getting XM Satellite Radio this month? XM is the satellite radio
home of Major League Baseball. Ask me about a special promotion that a fellow
SABR member who works at XM is willing to extend to his fellow members. Just
reply to this email saying that you want more information about XM’s special
friends and family discount.

And don’t forget your 2007 SABR travel plans – you can attend the Seymour
Conference in Cleveland at the end of April; the Negro Leagues Conference
Father’s Day Weekend; and the annual convention in St. Louis at the end of July.

Happy Holidays to everyone!
John Zajc
Executive Director

SABR web site: www.sabr.org

Membership Office Telephone: 800-969-7227 or 216-575-0500

The next convention, SABR 37, will be held July 26 to 29, 2007 in St. Louis,
Missouri, at the Adams Mark Hotel.

Membership Directory: http://members.sabr.org

Chapter e-lists and websites: http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=reg&m=9

Research Committee e-lists and websites:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=com&m=5

SABR BioProject: http://bioproj.sabr.org/

Pay dues/make donations online: http://store.sabr.org

Seymour Medal Conference, April 27 and 28, 2007, Cleveland, Oho

The Baseball Index: http://www.baseballindex.org

Research Needs and Classified Ads
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cls&m=3&s=207

The 10th Annual Jerry Malloy Negro Leagues Conference, June 14-17, 2007, at the
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, Portsmouth, Virginia

SABR-L, baseball research's only moderated discussion list:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,69,3,153

BRSP, where SABRen discuss SABR policy :
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brsp

To order old SABR publications, head to: http://www.unp.unl.edu

Sale titles can be found at http://tinyurl.com/97rwf

Please remember SABR is counting on you to keep your membership information,
particularly your email address, mailing address, and phone number information
up to date using the secure, password-protected members-only website.

SABR
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115

Greetings to everyone, and a Happy, Blessed Holiday Season to you, and your
loved ones!


UPCOMING MEETING

Our next meeting is scheduled for Saturday February 3, 2007, 10:30 AM at Long
Wong’s Chinese –American Sportsbar on 53rd and Bluemound Road.
This meeting will feature, Doak Ewing of Rare Sportsfilms. Doak will be showing
the entire Game 7 of the 1957 World Series. Doak will also do a brief
presentation. Tentatively scheduled to appear include Mr.& Mrs. Felix Mantilla,
and Johnny Logan.

We will be holding raffles for memorabilia, and conduct a 50-50 raffle. Food and
drink will be available at the restaurant.

Reservations are strongly recommended for this event.

POSSIBLE APPEARANCE

The Comissioner of Baseball. Bud Selig, has also been contacted about appearing
at the February 3rd meeting. Mr. Selig responded that he would love to speak at
our meeting, and would have better knowledge of his schedule for that date in
early January. He has agreed to do an interview, which will be videotaped, and
shown at our meeting if he’s unable to attend. This is a chance for everyone to
get involved! I’m sure that if Commissioner Selig appeared you’d have a lot of
questions to ask him about the 1957 Braves, his recollections about that magical
year, and how that victory impacted Milwaukee and the Baseball world. Please
submit your questions for this interview. It’s not often you have an opportunity
like this…. so seize the moment. We plan on contacting Mr. Selig’s secretary
later this week to set-up a date for this interview, so your quick responses
would be greatly appreciated!



HOLIDAY GATHERING

Any one who can make it is invited to a Holiday Gathering at Long Wong’s
Thursday December 28th at 5 PM. Stop in and chat about Baseball, and socialize!
SABR MEETING IN CHICAGO

01/06/2007 Emile Rothe Chapter (Chicago)
will meet from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Roden Branch Library, 6083 N Northwest
Highway. Speakers will be authors Brian Cooper (Red Faber: A Biography of the
Hall of Fame Spitball Pitcher) and Charles Billington (Wrigley Field's Last
World Series: The Wartime Chicago Cubs and the Pennant of 1945). A short
organizational meeting follows.
For more information, contact Rich Hansen [email: rhansen505@aol.com]

NATIONAL SABR NEWS

SABR National elections take place early next year. Information can be found at
the following link: http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,2079

Information about SABR 37, which is being held in St. Louis July 26th-29th can
be found at the following link. http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,1834,17

The Cardinals host the Milwaukee Brewers that weekend!

Fellow SABR member R.J. Lesch is appearing on Jeopardy this Thursday….best of
luck to R.J.!


 For information, to submit questions for the interview, or to secure
reservations for our next meeting please contact me at 414-322-4997 ( cell) or
via e-mail at RICKIU76@aol.com.

Thank You, and I look forward to seeing you!

Rick Schabowski

Happy New Year!

We’ve processed more than 3,800 renewals already, and are processing more every day. We thank everyone who has renewed his/her membership for 2007, and also to those who have made a donation to SABR. If you are a member from 2006 who has not yet renewed, you can do so online with our new simplified online renewal process at:

http://tinyurl.com/ylwbgj

This new system should even tell you, along the top of the page, when your membership is set to expire. So if you cannot recall whether you paid your 2007 dues or not, heading to that page will tell you! Please don’t delay, because the first publication of 2007 should be delivered before Opening Day this year (more on that in a future TWIS).

Those 6,400 or so members out there who were members in 2005 may be happy to learn that Deadball Stars of the American League rolled off the press in the past couple of days. They need to be packaged and shipped to the mail house and placed in the mail stream, so 2005 members should start getting them between January 29 and March 9. Those of you who joined in 2006 or 2007 can purchase your copy of this 480+ page book featuring a foreword by Keith Olbermann and bios of the best players in the junior circuit in the first 2 decades of the 20th century from Potomac Books.

If you are planning to attend SABR 37 in St. Louis, July 25 to July 29, and have not already made your hotel reservation, you can do so by pointing your browser to:

https://resweb.passkey.com/go/sabr07

More complete details of the convention can be found at the SABR web site. Registration forms will be included with the March/April issue of The SABR Bulletin. Online registration will begin in March.

Finally, congratulations to Cal Ripken, Jr. and Tony Gwynn on their election to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Remember that The Baseball Index, http://www.baseballindex.org is THE tool to use to get bibliographic citations on these two new Hall of Famers or any baseball topic.

John Zajc
Executive Director

SABR web site: www.sabr.org

Membership Office Telephone: 800-969-7227 or 216-575-0500

SABR 37 will be held July 26 to 29, 2007 in St. Louis, Missouri, at the Adams Mark Hotel.

Membership Directory: http://members.sabr.org

Chapter e-lists and websites: http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=reg&m=9

Research Committee e-lists and websites:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=com&m=5

SABR BioProject: http://bioproj.sabr.org/

Pay dues/make donations online: http://store.sabr.org

Seymour Medal Conference, April 27 and 28, 2007, Cleveland, Oho

The Baseball Index: http://www.baseballindex.org

Research Needs and Classified Ads
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cls&m=3&s=207

SABR-L, baseball research's only moderated discussion list:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,69,3,153

The 10th Annual Jerry Malloy Negro Leagues Conference, June 14-17, 2007, at the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, Portsmouth, Virginia

BRSP, where SABRen discuss SABR policy :
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brsp

To order old SABR publications, head to: http://www.unp.unl.edu

Sale titles can be found at http://tinyurl.com/97rwf

Please remember SABR is counting on you to keep your membership information, particularly your email address, mailing address, and phone number information up to date using the secure, password-protected members-only website.

SABR
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115

I’m happy to report on two pieces of great news on the publications front.

First, the mail house has begun to take the 2005 SABR membership publication,
Deadball Stars of the American League, to the post office. The USPS estimates
that it can take up to 4 weeks for bulk mail to be delivered, so expect your
copy sometime before March 4. International members from the 2005 membership
year will have to wait a little longer as the books are sent to our
International Consolidator. (A special thanks to member Eric Jacobs of Jacobs
Direct, Inc. for his company’s hard work on this and other SABR mailings).

The book is quite well done and a testament to the work of the Deadball Era
Committee as a whole. SABR and our partner on this venture, Potomac Books, hope
to get as much media exposure as possible. If you have contacts at a local paper
or radio station who you think may want to do something on the book, please
contact me or Ryan Chamberlain (rchamberlain@sabr.org). If you were not a member
for the 2005 membership year and would like a copy of the book, you can order
the book through Potomac Books at www.potomacbooksinc.com.

The second piece of good news is that the first publication of 2007 was just
delivered to the printer. The SABR Baseball List and Record Book, a product of
our hard-working Baseball Records Committee and its chair, Lyle Spatz, is being
published by Scribner’s. All 2007 SABR members will receive a copy automatically
in the mail. The catch is that if you have not renewed for 2007 before I run the
mail list (probably on February 15), your copy will be delayed. The book will be
in bookstores throughout the country, so SABR should get a lot of public
exposure over the next couple months.

If you are a member from 2006 who has not yet renewed, you can do so online with
our new simplified online renewal process at:

http://tinyurl.com/ylwbgj

This new system should even tell you, near the top of the page, when your
membership is set to expire. So if you cannot recall whether you paid your 2007
dues or not, heading to that page will tell you!

Last, but not least, a reminder that the deadline for nominations for the SABR
Board of Directors is February 1. The positions up for election this spring are
President and two Directors. For more information, consult your latest issue of
The SABR Bulletin or contact the chair of the Nominating Committee, Stephen
Roney at sroney@acm.org.

Thank you for your support of SABR!

John Zajc
Executive Director

SABR web site: www.sabr.org

Membership Office Telephone: 800-969-7227 or 216-575-0500

SABR 37 will be held July 26 to 29, 2007 in St. Louis, Missouri, at the Adam's
Mark Hotel.

Membership Directory: http://members.sabr.org

Chapter e-lists and websites: http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=reg&m=9

Research Committee e-lists and websites:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=com&m=5

SABR BioProject: http://bioproj.sabr.org/

Pay dues/make donations online: http://store.sabr.org

Seymour Medal Conference, April 27 and 28, 2007, Cleveland, Ohio

The Baseball Index: http://www.baseballindex.org

Research Needs and Classified Ads
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cls&m=3&s=207

SABR-L, baseball research's only moderated discussion list:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,69,3,153

The 10th Annual Jerry Malloy Negro Leagues Conference, June 14-17, 2007, at the
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, Portsmouth, Virginia

BRSP, where SABRen discuss SABR policy :
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brsp

To order old SABR publications, head to: http://www.unp.unl.edu

Please remember SABR is counting on you to keep your membership information,
particularly your email address, mailing address, and phone number information
up to date using the secure, password-protected members-only website.

SABR
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115

UPCOMING MEETING

 

Just s reminder that our next meeting is scheduled for Saturday February 3, 2007, 10:30 AM at Long Wong’s Chinese –American Sportsbar on 53rd and Bluemound Road.

This meeting will feature, Doak Ewing of Rare Sportsfilms. Doak will be showing the entire Game 7 of the 1957 World Series. Doak will also do a brief presentation. Tentatively scheduled to appear include Mr.& Mrs. Felix Mantilla, and Johnny Logan.

 

We will be holding raffles for memorabilia, and conduct a 50-50 raffle. Food and drink will be available at the restaurant. Mr. Wong is putting out a ballpark buffet for $12 which includes drink and gratuity.

 

The raffle items include:

· Autographed picture of Jim Bouton

· Autographed pictures of Phil Niekro and Johnny Logan

· CD radio broadcast of a July 14, 1957 Braves game vs Brooklyn. Vin Scully- Dodger network

· CD radio broadcast of 1957 World Series Game #4

· And of course….the classic….CD radio broadcast of 1957 World Series Game # 7

 

Reservations are strongly recommended for this event.

 

COMISSIONER SELIG

 

The Comissioner of Baseball. Bud Selig, has also been contacted about appearing at the February 3rd meeting. Mr. Selig responded that he would love to speak at our meeting, but he will out of town on February 3. He has agreed to do an interview, which will be videotaped, and shown at our meeting since he’s unable to attend. The interview is scheduled for Thursday February 1 This is a chance for everyone to get involved! I’m sure that if Commissioner Selig appeared you’d have a lot of questions to ask him about the 1957 Braves, his recollections about that magical year, and how that victory impacted Milwaukee and the Baseball world. Please submit your questions for this interview. It’s not often you have an opportunity like this…. so seize the moment. We also plan on asking Mr. Selig questions about the 1982 Brewers, so include this topic for potential questions

 

 

OPENING DAY

 

If anyone has the capability of ordering extra Opening Day tickets via their full-season, or partial-season accounts let me know. I will of course re-imburse you!

 

For information, to submit questions for the interview, or to secure reservations for our next meeting please contact me at 414-322-4997 ( cell) or via e-mail at RICKIU76@aol.com.

 

 

 

 

Rick Schabowski

Ninety-seven attendees enjoyed a trip back to 1957 at the February 3 Ken Keltner Badger State Chapter of SABR Meeting held at Long Wong’s Chinese-American Sportsbar.

 

Among the attendees included Mr.& Mrs. Felix Mantilla, Johnny Logan, and Joe& Trish Gillespie-Duffey.

 

Felix Mantilla talked about his recollections of the 1957 World Series, and other Baseball memories.

 

Johnny Logan talked about Games 4 and 7 of the 1957 World Series, stories about other Baseball events, in particular his brawl with Don Drysdale.

 

Doak Ewing, President of Rare Sportsfilms, talked about what to look for in this rare kinescope, and about how television produced and filmed those games fifty years ago.

 

Attendees then had the pleasure of watching the entire Game 7. It was a great atmosphere as there was cheering when Felix and Johnny came to bat, ovations for the Braves scores, and a big applause when the final out was recorded.

 

Mr. Ewing then had a Q and A session.

 

Trish Gillespie-Duffey ( daughter of the late Braves announcer Earl Gillespie) really enjoyed the meeting. A portion of an e-mail she wrote follows:

 

I just wanted to thank you personally and your organization for
inviting me and my husband to attend your meeting. It was an honor
to be there and I was so happy to see and hear my father again.
He has made so many people have so many great memories in the baseball
world including his family. Please make sure you pass on
to everyone how much we enjoyed every moment yesterday. Thank you
also for the lunch that was provided by our wonderful friend Paul.

 

 

IN MEMORIAN

 

Please remember in your Prayers, one of the great All-Time Milwaukee Braves who passed away on Tuesday…..Lew Burdette.

 

It seems unreal that we watched him in action last Saturday, and so quickly, he moved to his next venue “The Field of Dreams” after his long-bout with lung cancer. I bet you he’s hanging around with Mathews and Spahnie! God Bless him and his Family!

 

Here are some links about Lew Burdette:

 

http://www.midwestdiamondreport.com/

 

http://milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com/news/arti...&fext=.jsp&c_id=mil

OLD TIME BALLPLAYERS

Greg Ebbert has informed us of the next meeting of the Old Time Ball Players
Association. The info follows:
Old Time Ballplayers’ Association
SPRING BASEBALL JAMBOREE
Thursday, April 12, 2007, 5:30 p.m.
Serb Hall (51st Blvd and Oklahoma Ave.)5:30 p.m. doors open • 6:30 p.m. buffet •
program to follow
Tickets $10.00 - Tickets must be purchased in advance.
(Please order by April 2, 2007)
Buffet and Beer
Mega Raffle – 100+ Prizes
50-50 Raffle

Members Only
(New Members Welcome)
Join the Fun!
Annual Dues $10.00
Old Time Ballplayers’ Association
P.O. Box 579
Thiensville, WI 53092
Greg Ebbert
Executive Director
(262) 242-0384 E-mail: gregebbert@msn.com
2007 Old Time Ballplayers Association of WisconsinMilwaukee Brewers Games
Half Price Coupons – Any available seats

Game 1: Wednesday Night, 7:05pm April 4, 2007 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Game 2: Tuesday Night, 7:05pm May 29, 2007 vs. Atlanta Braves
Game 3: Friday Night, 7:05pm June 22, 2007 vs. Kansas City Royals
Game 4: Monday Night, 7:05pm July 16, 2007 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Game 5: Sunday Afternoon: 1:05pm August 19, 2007 vs. Cincinnati Reds
Game 6: Tuesday Night, 7:05pm September 25, 2007 vs. St Louis Cardinals HALL
OF FAME NIGHT

Plus Bonus Coupons for April-May, August-September
Old Time Ballplayers Association of Wisconsin
P.O. Box 579
Thiensville, WI 53092
Greg Ebbert
Executive Director
262-242-0384
gregebbert@msn.com
Paul Schramka
President
262-251-3130
QUESTIONS?
Don’t hesitate in contacting me at RICKIU76@aol.com, or my cell at 414-322-4997
with any questions.

UPCOMING LUNCHEON
 
 
I can hear the crack of the ball and the bat down yonder in Arizona and Florida,and in less than six weeks on April 2nd, we'll hear it at Miller Park against the Dodgers. (April 2nd is also the day Wisconsin wins the NCAA tournament)........at least....I HOPE!
 
Next Wednesday a luncheon is being held at The Milwaukee Press Club, featuring MBHA members Johnny Logan, Felix Mantilla, Bud Lea and Tom Kaminski Information about the luncheon and how to go about ordering tickets can be found at the following link.
http://www.onmilwaukee.com/sports/columns/...es/bravesloves.html
 
I talked to Gloria this morning, and she gave me the number to call if you wish to purchase tickets this weekend, it is:262-894-2224.
 
Hope to see you there.
 
WEBSITE
 
With Spring training starting shortly, it's very easy to follow all Midwest teams by going to www.midwestdiamondreport.com. The site is updated often, and there are also many archived articles you can read!
 
REMINDER
 
Our next SABR Meeting is scheduled for Saturday May 5, 10:30 AM at Long Wong's 53rd and Bluemound Road.Our Guest of Honor is Brewers TV announcer Brian Anderson.We have one research presentation on the agenda, but we could use more.Please contact me at 414-322-4997 about being a presenter, our about any other questions you might have!
 
Peace!
 
Rick Schabowski

Spring training has begun and the season is just around the corner. It’s one of
the favorite times of the year for the SABR member. Another favorite time of the
year is when SABR members can get together at one of our events.

The largest SABR event is the convention. The registration form for the St.
Louis convention is part of an informational mailer, which in turn, is part of
the March/April SABR Bulletin, and should be arriving in members’ mailboxes the
first couple weeks of March. I am extremely excited about the great program that
the local committee has put together. I’m also impressed that over 220 SABR
members have already made their hotel reservations. I look forward to seeing
many of you in St. Louis at the end of July.

If you cannot make it to the convention, perhaps the Seymour Medal Conference in
Cleveland at the end of April, or the Jerry Malloy Conference in Portsmouth,
Virginia, in mid-June might interest you. More on those events at www.sabr.org
and in an upcoming This Week in SABR.

I have learned of a delay in the production of The SABR List and Record Book. It
seems the printer did not have enough paper to produce the requisite number of
books for both Scribner’s and SABR, so the membership will not get its copy of
the book as quickly as we first planned. My best new guess is that the books
should be in the mail by mid-March.

The good piece of news in this is that if you have not yet renewed your
membership for 2007, you still have time to do so without being left off the
mailing list for this new book. Please try to get your renewal to us by February
28 so that you can be on that mailing list.

If you are a member from 2006 who has not yet renewed, you can do so online with
our new simplified online renewal process at:

http://tinyurl.com/ylwbgj

This new system should even tell you, along the top of the page, when your
membership is set to expire. So if you cannot recall whether you paid your 2007
dues or not, heading to that page will tell you!

Thank you for your support of SABR!

John Zajc
Executive Director

SABR web site: www.sabr.org

Membership Office Telephone: 800-969-7227 or 216-575-0500

SABR 37 will be held July 26 to 29, 2007 in St. Louis, Missouri, at the Adams
Mark Hotel.

Membership Directory: http://members.sabr.org

Pay dues/make donations online: http://store.sabr.org

Chapter e-lists and websites: http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=reg&m=9

Research Committee e-lists and websites:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=com&m=5

Seymour Medal Conference, April 27 and 28, 2007, Cleveland, Oho

SABR BioProject: http://bioproj.sabr.org/

The Baseball Index: http://www.baseballindex.org

Research Needs and Classified Ads
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cls&m=3&s=207

SABR-L, baseball research's only moderated discussion list:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,69,3,153

The 10th Annual Jerry Malloy Negro Leagues Conference, June 14-17, 2007, at the
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, Portsmouth, Virginia

BRSP, where SABRen discuss SABR policy :
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brsp

To order old SABR publications, head to: http://www.unp.unl.edu
Sale titles can be found at http://tinyurl.com/97rwf

Please remember SABR is counting on you to keep your membership information,
particularly your email address, mailing address, and phone number information
up to date using the secure, password-protected members-only website.

SABR
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115

Seymour Conference

Register now for the Seymour Medal Conference, April 27 and 28 in Cleveland,
Ohio. This year’s conference, once again sponsored by the Cleveland Indians
Baseball Club, is jam-packed with exciting programming.

On Friday Night, conference attendees will head to the Great Lakes Science
Center to spend time with the “Baseball as America” exhibit. The exhibit will be
open only to Seymour Conference attendees at that time. You’ll also get to meet
your fellow attendees over chips and soda and cheese and crackers.

On Saturday, the conference features research presentations at the Baseball
Heritage Museum. Among the presenters is Cait Murphy, whose new book, “Crazy
‘08” has been getting a lot of buzz with articles about it appearing in The
Washington Times and Sports Illustrated and Cait interviewed on “Only a Game”
with Bill Littlefield on NPR.

Also presenting are Gene Carney, Trey Strecker, Monica Nucciarone, and David
Bohmer. The keynote address will be given by baseball historian John Thorn and
let’s not forget the medal ceremony presenting the Seymour Medal to the author
of the best baseball history or biography published in 2006.

You can register online at the SABR store,

http://store.sabr.org

or you can use the registration form in the March/April edition of The SABR
Bulletin, or you can request a brochure from Ryan Chamberlain
(rchamberlain@sabr.org).

For hotel information, see

http://tinyurl.com/26a38r

Hurry, the hotel reservation deadline is March 30.

Jerry Malloy Conference

If the history of the Negro Leagues interests you, then register for the Jerry
Malloy Conference in Portsmouth, Virginia, from June 14 to 17 at the Virginia
Sports Hall of Fame & Museum. The programming is still being finalized, but the
organizers are working hard to make this the best Malloy Conference ever, thanks
in part to the financial support of The Beazley Foundation, Towne Bank,
Vandeventer Black LLP, Fulco Development, and an anonymous donor. Part of the
conference will be to see the Norfolk Tides host the Buffalo Bisons, as well as
an awards banquet. For more information, contact Thomas Garrett at
portsmouthbuck@aol.com.

Register online at http://store.sabr.org.

For hotel information, see

http://tinyurl.com/gkszo.

And finally, the SABR “Predict the Standings” Contest is back. Point your
browser to:

http://tinyurl.com/37ehmp

And good luck!

Thank you for your support of SABR!

John Zajc
Executive Director

SABR web site: www.sabr.org

Membership Office Telephone: 800-969-7227 or 216-575-0500

SABR 37 will be held July 26 to 29, 2007 in St. Louis, Missouri, at the Adams
Mark Hotel.

Membership Directory: http://members.sabr.org

Pay dues/make donations online: http://store.sabr.org

Chapter e-lists and websites: http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=reg&m=9

Research Committee e-lists and websites:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=com&m=5

Seymour Medal Conference, April 27 and 28, 2007, Cleveland, Oho

SABR BioProject: http://bioproj.sabr.org/

The Baseball Index: http://www.baseballindex.org

Research Needs and Classified Ads
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cls&m=3&s=207

SABR-L, baseball research's only moderated discussion list:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,69,3,153

The 10th Annual Jerry Malloy Negro Leagues Conference, June 14-17, 2007, at the
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, Portsmouth, Virginia

BRSP, where SABRen discuss SABR policy :
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brsp

To order old SABR publications, head to: http://www.unp.unl.edu
Sale titles can be found at http://tinyurl.com/97rwf

Please remember SABR is counting on you to keep your membership information,
particularly your email address, mailing address, and phone number information
up to date using the secure, password-protected members-only website.

SABR
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115

Publications update

Baseball Research Journal 2006 is at the printer now. Look for it to start showing up in mailboxes of 2006 members in mid-to-late April.

The SABR Baseball List and Record Book, which has been in bookstores, has encountered a production snafu that SABR and Scribner's are working on to resolve as quickly as possible.

We will be sending out the books as quickly as Scribner's can get them to us. I thank you in advance for your patience.


Civil Rights Game/Predict the Standings

Spring Training is winding down, and one of this year's last exhibition games will be the Inaugural Civil Rights Game at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tennessee. Game time is Saturday, March 31 at 5:30pm ET culminating a two-day celebration of baseball's part in the civil rights movement. Watch the game on ESPN or MLB.com.

And once the season begins, you won't be able to make your predictions in the SABR Predict the Standings Contest.

To participate, head to:

http://tinyurl.com/37ehmp

and complete your entry.

Thank you for your support of SABR!

John Zajc
Executive Director

SABR web site: www.sabr.org

Membership Office Telephone: 800-969-7227 or 216-575-0500

Seymour Medal Conference, April 27 and 28, 2007, Cleveland, Ohio

The 10th Annual Jerry Malloy Negro Leagues Conference, June 14-17, 2007, at the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, Portsmouth, Virginia

Pay dues/make donations online: http://store.sabr.org

SABR 37 will be held July 26 to 29, 2007 in St. Louis, Missouri, at the Adam's Mark Hotel.

Membership Directory: http://members.sabr.org

Chapter e-lists and websites: http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=reg&m=9

Research Committee e-lists and websites:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=com&m=5

SABR BioProject: http://bioproj.sabr.org/

The Baseball Index: http://www.baseballindex.org

Research Needs and Classified Ads
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cls&m=3&s=207

SABR-L, baseball research's only moderated discussion list:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,69,3,153

BRSP, where SABRen discuss SABR policy :
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brsp

To order old SABR publications, head to: http://www.unp.unl.edu

Sale titles can be found at http://tinyurl.com/97rwf

Please remember SABR is counting on you to keep your membership information, particularly your email address, mailing address, and phone number information up to date using the secure, password-protected members-only website.

SABR
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115

Hello, all
 
The next Field of Dreams Chapter meeting will be held Saturay, April 14 on the
3rd floor of the State Historical Building in Des Moines, starting at 1:00pm.
The Historical Building is located at 600 E. Locust Street.
 
On the agenda, we have:
 
Steve Bennett, presenting on the unique career of Stormy Kromer.
 
Ralph Christian will introduce special guest, Jack Foster, who will present on
Fair Play, the scoreboard company founded by his father. The presentation will
focus on the Astrodome scoreboard.
 
Ralph will also speak about the upcoming Hoover Library Baseball Symposium,
which will be held in West Branch in August.

Also,Charles Crawley will bring along his Reel Baseball DVD, which contains some
vintage silent shorts. (Yes, the famous Fritz the Cat clip is part of the
collection).

And, of course, the trivia quiz.
 
Afterwards, those who wish can move over to Sec Taylor Stadium (ok, Principal
Park--whatever) for an I-Cubs game. General admission is $6; grandstand and
field box is $9; club box is $11; and home plate club is $20. Steve Elsberry and
Ralph will have a limited number of coupons for free general admission tickets
to pass out.
 
Hope to see you there.
 
Tim Rask
Umpire-in-Chief
Field of Dreams Chapter

CHAPTER UPDATE


Baseball season is in full swing…..no pun intended… and there are a lot of
Baseball related activities you can participate in.

WORLD SERIES CLUB

The World Series Club will be holding their next meeting, Thursday, April 19, at
Long Wong’s Chinese-American Resturant, 5230 West Bluemound Road in Milwaukee.
There will be Big Band music, and a cocktail hour starting at 6:00 PM, with the
Dinner being served at 7:00 PM. The Guests of Honor will be Brewers TV
announcers; Bill Schroeder, Brian Anderson, and Davey Nelson. The cost is $20.00
for Guests, and $18.00 for World Series club members. Advance reservations are
requested. You can make reservations by contacting Paul Schramka at 262-251-3130
or Greg Ebbert at 262-292-4002 (phone), or gregebbert@msn.com (E-mail)

BOOK SIGNING

Author Jonathan Eig, recently released a book titled; “Opening Day-The Story of
Jackie Robinson’s First Season”. He will be doing, a book signing at Harry W.
Schwartz Bookshop, 17145 West Bluemound Road, Brookfield, WI. on Tuesday May
1,at 7:00 PM. Jonathan will also give a brief talk about his books.

GREAT BOOK

Thad Mumau, a freelance sportswriter for the Fayetteville Observer for more than
35 years, has authored a book “An Indian Summer: The 1957 Milwaukee Braves,
Champions of Baseball” I’ve had a chance to read the book, and it is a MUST read
not only for Milwaukee Braves enthusiasts, but all Baseball fans. It gives the
reader a great, in-depth account of that magical season! You can order the book
by going to the publisher’s website at www.mcfarlandpub.com, or going to
www.amazon.com. Do a search for Thad Mumau, and you’ll find info on how to order
the book.


RESEARCH REQUEST

Philip Lowry has a research request:

I am seeking help to identify the ballparks where the following amateur marathon
baseball games were played in Wisconsin, and any other missing details. Please
send any details to me via e-mail at plowry1176@aol.com so that I can correct
the records. Also, if anyone runs across any other amateur games in the state
lasting 20 or more innings not listed here, please let me know. Thank you very
much.
 
Phil Lowry
 
25 innings – Green Bay – 4/12/1915 – White Sox 2 Fox Stars 1.
 
21 innings – Clintonville - 6/15/1939 – Northern State League - Clintonville
Four Wheel Drive Truckers 1 Two Rivers Polar Bears 0 in 5:15 – finished at 1:45
AM in the early morning of 6/16.
 
21 innings – Shullsburg – late 1940’s – Blanchardville Farmers defeated
Shullsburg in night game. UNKNOWN DATE
 
21 innings – Sturgeon Bay - 5/16/1948 – Northern State League – Sturgeon Bay 3
Menominee Indians 2 in 4:50.
 
21 innings – Montello – 6/30/1957 – Central State League - Montello 3 Redgranite
Quarriers 2 - finished at 7:00 PM.

MIDWEST DIAMOND REPORT

The Midwest Diamond Report at www.midwestdiamondreport.com continues to be a
“must go to site” for constantly updated information on your favorite teams.
There are also great articles on the site, in the archives, and an abundance of
great links.

OUR NEXT MEETING

Last but not least……..the next meeting of the Ken Keltner Badger State Chapter
of SABR will take place at Long Wong’s, Saturday, May 5 at 11 AM , SHARP. Our
Guest of Honor will be Brewers TV announcer Brian Anderson. We’re also honored
to have author Tom Stanton as a Guest of Honor. Tom has authored a number of
books, “Hank Aaron and The Homerun That Changed America”, “The Final Season”,
and has a book due for release on May 15, “Ty and the Babe” Tom will bring some
of his books for attendees to purchase. Dennis Pajot, will be giving a
presentation about 19th Century Baseball in Milwaukee. Dennis recently joined
SABR, and is looking forward to meeting membership. Paul Wong will have food and
beverages available. The meeting will be held in the downstairs hall. The
Brewers play the Pirates that evening, so the opportunity of attending the game
will fellow attendees is also a possibility!

SABR 37

SABR 37 will be held in St.Louis, July 25-29. Information about, including
registration, can be found at www.sabr.org.


QUESTIONS

If you have any questions about any of the events…don’t hesitate in contacting
me at 414-322-4997, or at RICKIU76@aol.com. Thanks, and I look forward to seeing
you!


Rick

Mike Cooney has put together another outstanding Biography Project newsletter,
the Spring 2007 edition. You can download it by going here:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,1159,5,0

Look to the bottom right of your screen.

If you have any comments, please direct them either to me (markjane@comcast.net)
or Mike (mwc2002@hotmail.com). Please do not "reply" to this note, as it will
not get to who want to reach.

Take care,
Mark Armour

The next meeting of the Ken Keltner Badger State Chapter of SABR will take place
at Long
 
Wong’s, Saturday, May 5 at 11 AM , SHARP. Our Guest of Honor will be Brewers TV
announcer
 
Brian Anderson. We’re also honored to have author Tom Stanton as a Guest of
Honor. Tom has
 
authored a number of books, “Hank Aaron and The Homerun That Changed America”,
“The Final
 
Season”,and has a book due for release on May 15, “Ty and the Babe” Tom will
bring some
of his books for attendees to purchase. Dennis Pajot, will be giving a
presentation about
19th Century Baseball in Milwaukee. Dennis recently joined SABR, and is looking
forward
to meeting membership. Paul Wong will have a buffet, and your choice of beverage
available.
The meeting will be held in the downstairs hall. The Brewers play the Pirates
that evening,
 so the opportunity of attending the game will fellow attendees is also a
possibility!
 There will also be a 50/50 raffle, and baseball merchandise available for
purchase.
 
Agenda: 11 AM SHARP:Brian Anderson
  Research Presentation: Dennis Pajot: 19th Century Baseball in Milwaukee
 Lunch: A buffet will be available for purchase prepared by Paul Wong and staff.
 Tom Stanton: Author
 Chapter Business, future projects, and input for future meetings.
        Looking forward to seeing you!
 
Rick Schabowski

It's been a while since I've sent out a "This Week in SABR" and I apologize for
being away for so long.

In this message, I have several notices of a commercial nature, but will begin
with an events Update.

About 400 members have already registered for the SABR Convention in St. Louis,
July 26 to 29. It is likely that this year's convention will be our largest
ever. I also think that the local committee has done a great job of programming
and that in addition to being the best way to meet a lot of your fellow SABR
members, it will be a lot of fun, too. Check out SABR 37 chair Steve
Gietschier's "Meet Me in St. Louis" updates at the SABR web site
(http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,2245,17,0).
 
If you have not made your hotel reservation yet, please do so soon. We have had
to add two other hotels to cover the demand--the Millennium Hotel (which is
closer to the ballpark than the Adam's Mark) and the Crowne Plaza (which is
right next door to the Adam's Mark). See the SABR web site for details.

I'd like to thank the following entities for their support of SABR 37: At the
Gold Level: Major League Baseball; At the Silver Level: McFarland & Company and
the St. Louis Cardinals; At the Bronze Level: WhoWins.com and the Louisville
Slugger Museum and Factory.

The Jerry Malloy Negro Leagues Conference in Portsmouth, Virginia, is also
drawing a lot of interest. The conference runs from June 14 to 17, and is
supported by the Beazley Foundation, Towne Bank, The Baltimore Orioles,
Vandeventer Black LLP, Ken Melvin for the House of Delegates, The Farm Fresh
Charitable Foundation, Fulco Development, Marcus, Santoro, & Kozak, P.C., and
others.

Contact Thomas Garrett at 757 686-0912 or portsmouthbuck@aol.com for more
information.

And now for some commercial messages.

The University of Nebraska Press (one of several vendors at SABR 37) is running
a sale on their baseball titles, including old SABR publications.

Point your browser to:
http://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/special/baseballSaleMay07.jsp

For a limited time SportsBusinessNews.com is pleased to extend an invitation to
all SABR members to enjoy a one-year subscription to SportsBusinessNews for $25.
The regular price for a one-year membership is $98 (set to increase in
September). You will have all the benefits of a full SBN membership including
but not limited too: receiving SBN's award winning DailyDose delivered to your
email inbox for the next 365 days, HB's Insider Report, our podcast center,
access to the more than 60,000 stories in our database, membership bulletins and
SBN's resource center.

SBN's coverage isn't limited to baseball; however that said, baseball remains
where it's been since SBN began publishing ten years ago -- at top of our list,
leading the way in terms of our focus. Interested SABR members should send an
email to Howard Bloom at hbloom@sportsbusinessnews.com . (Please indicate in
your email that you are referring to the SABR membership opportunity) Its SBN's
take me out to SABR special.


Thank you for your support of SABR!

John Zajc
Executive Director

SABR web site: www.sabr.org

Membership Office Telephone: 800-969-7227 or 216-575-0500

The 10th Annual Jerry Malloy Negro Leagues Conference, June 14-17, 2007, at the
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, Portsmouth, Virginia

Pay dues/make donations online: http://store.sabr.org

SABR 37 will be held July 26 to 29, 2007 in St. Louis, Missouri, at the Adam's
Mark Hotel.

Membership Directory: http://members.sabr.org

Chapter e-lists and websites: http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=reg&m=9

Research Committee e-lists and websites:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=com&m=5

SABR BioProject: http://bioproj.sabr.org/

The Baseball Index: http://www.baseballindex.org

Research Needs and Classified Ads
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cls&m=3&s=207

SABR-L, baseball research's only moderated discussion list:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,69,3,153

BRSP, where SABRen discuss SABR policy :
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brsp

To order old SABR publications, head to: http://www.unp.unl.edu

Sale titles can be found at http://tinyurl.com/97rwf

Please remember SABR is counting on you to keep your membership information,
particularly your email address, mailing address, and phone number information
up to date using the secure, password-protected members-only website.

SABR
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115
1-800-969-7227

The Memorial Day Weekend, for many the start of summer, is here, and the biggest
SABR event of each year is about 8 weeks away.

The SABR Annual Convention will be held July 26 to 30 at the Adam's Mark Hotel
in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. Local chair Steve Gietschier recently completed
a series of emails posted to various SABR forums promoting different aspects of
the convention, and if you missed all or some of them, you can read them online
at the SABR web site (we've even added some hyperlinks). Head to www.sabr.org,
click on "Convention" and click on "Conv. Updates" (among the tabs near the top
center of the page).

If you have not made your hotel reservation, time is running short. The
deadlines at the three hotels with a special SABR rate--the Adam's Mark, the
Millennium, and the Crowne Plaza--vary from June 22 (Adam's Mark) to June 28. If
you can't get the room you need at the Adam's Mark, the Millennium is the closet
to the ballpark, and only a few blocks from the Adam's Mark. See information on
how to make your reservation at the SABR web site. Head to www.sabr.org, click
on "Convention" and click on "Hotel Info" (among the tabs near the top center of
the page).

We have over 435 registrations in hand already, with over 400 rooms booked for
Friday night. Be part of the largest gathering of baseball researchers ever!

SABR 37 is supported by Major League Baseball, McFarland & Company, Publishers,
the St. Louis Cardinals, WhoWins.com, and the Louisville Slugger Museum &
Factory.

If you can't make it to St. Louis this year, the convention will be in Cleveland
next summer (2008).

Thank you for your support of SABR!

John Zajc
Executive Director

SABR web site: www.sabr.org

Membership Office Telephone: 800-969-7227 or 216-575-0500

The 10th Annual Jerry Malloy Negro Leagues Conference, June 14-17, 2007, at the
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, Portsmouth, Virginia

Pay dues/make donations online: http://store.sabr.org

SABR 37 will be held July 26 to 29, 2007 in St. Louis, Missouri, at the Adam's
Mark Hotel.

Membership Directory: http://members.sabr.org

Chapter e-lists and websites: http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=reg&m=9

Research Committee e-lists and websites:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=com&m=5

SABR BioProject: http://bioproj.sabr.org/

The Baseball Index: http://www.baseballindex.org

Research Needs and Classified Ads
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cls&m=3&s=207

SABR-L, baseball research's only moderated discussion list:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,69,3,153

BRSP, where SABRen discuss SABR policy :
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brsp

To order old SABR publications, head to: http://www.unp.unl.edu

Sale titles can be found at http://tinyurl.com/97rwf

Please remember SABR is counting on you to keep your membership information,
particularly your email address, mailing address, and phone number information
up to date using the secure, password-protected members-only website.

SABR
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115
1-800-969-7227

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

The next meeting of the Ken Keltner Badger State Chapter of SABR will take place on Saturday, June 23 at 11 AM at Long Wong's Chinese-American Sportsbar, 5230 W. Bluemound Road. Our Guest of Honor will be 1510 ESPN Radio Commentator, Steve "The Homer" True. Steve has been in the Milwaukee area for many years, doing a great job in all sports. In talking to Steve, he related that he's aware of SABR, and is delighted to appear!

We will also have a Research Presentations by Stanley Ginsberg, "Personal Baseball Memories", and "Players of the 1957 Milwaukee Braves", by Rick Schabowski. We also plan to have open discussion, and talk about Chapter Business.

As always, Paul Wong and his fine staff will have food, and your choice of beverage.

The FIRST PLACE Brewers play the Kansas City Royals that evening at 6:05 PM, so the possibility is available to attend the game.

BOOK SIGNING
 Tom Stanton, who was one of the Guests of Honor at our last meeting, is going to be back in Milwaukee for a Ty and The Babe talk and signing at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 8, at Harry W. Schwartz, 2559 N. Downer Avenue. Tom did an excellent job at our last meeting, you can go see him again, or if you missed the meeting, you can go down this Friday. Tom will have copies of the book available.

QUESTIONS

If you have any questions about our meeting....don't hesitate in contacting me at 414-322-4997, or via e-mail at RICKIU76@aol.com. Hope to see you!

Rick

Hi All:

 

I thought I would add one other item of SABR interest that will also occur on that Saturday. The Negro League Museum will have a traveling exhibit at Miller Park called the Times of Greatness Mobile Museum from 5:30 to 7:00. The Negro League website states, “This year’s Times of Greatness mobile museum tour will feature a special tribute (including video, audio and artifacts) in honor of John Jordan “Buck” O'Neil who passed away on October 6, 2006 at the age of 94. Buck O'Neil had a selfless dedication to the sport of baseball, serving as Chairman of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and on the Veteran's Committee of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, into which he was never inducted.”

 

The ball game that night is also a Negro Commerative Game with the Royals wearing uniforms of the Monarchs and the Brewers the uniforms of the 1923 Milwaukee Bears.

 

Now that makes for one great baseball filled day.


DDD

Ken Keltner Chapter of SABR 1508
 
06-21-2007 12:07 PM ET (US)
 The next meeting of the Ken Keltner Badger State Chapter of SABR will take place on Saturday, June 23 at 11 AM SHARP at Long Wong's Chinese-American Sportsbar, 5230 W. Bluemound Road. Our Guest of Honor will be 1510 ESPN Radio Commentator, Steve "The Homer" True. Steve has been in the Milwaukee area for many years, doing a great job in all sports. In talking to Steve, he related that he's aware of SABR, and is delighted to appear!

We will also have Research Presentations by Stanley Ginsberg, "Personal Baseball Memories", and "Players of the 1957 Milwaukee Braves", by Bob Buege\ Rick Schabowski. We also plan to have open discussion, and talk about Chapter Business.

As always, Paul Wong and his fine staff will have food, and your choice of beverage.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

There are a number of activities planned for the next month. Among them are World Series Club meetings planned for Wednesday June 27, and July 9th. An exhibit opening titled "Milwaukee World Series City" at the Milwaukee Central Library on July 7th, an exhibit opening in Milwaukee at the County Historical Society on July 22, and an exhibit opening in Madison at the State Historical Society in Madison. We will send further information out early next week about these events.

If you have any questions????? Don't hesitate in contacting me at 414-322-4997, or via e-mail at RICKIU76@aol.com.


Hope to see you at the meeting on Saturday!

Rick

Just a reminder that the early registration discount for the SABR convention
ends this weekend.

If you are planning on attending the SABR convention in St. Louis and have not
sent in your registration yet, you can save $42 on your registration by either
mailing your registration form postmarked today (June 29) or tomorrow (June 30)
or by registering at the SABR Store, http://store.sabr.org. We'll have the
discounted pricing online until we get in the office on Monday morning.

Also keep in mind for your convention planning that in addition to all of the
great sessions at convention, you have several opportunities to see more of St.
Louis on tours that have been put together by SABR member Kris Lokemoen with
Discover St. Louis Tours. Some are specifically related to baseball and others
are of a more general interest, designed for spouses and families, as well as
members.

Tour registration deadline is July 10th. If minimum numbers are not met, some
tours may have to be cancelled. A registration form is available on the SABR
website. You can also call Kris at Discover St. Louis toll-free at (800)
628-3093 or fax your registration to (314) 521-7608 and pay via credit card.

Happy Canada Day on Sunday to our Canadian members, and for our US members,
enjoy your Fourth of July.

John Zajc
Executive Director
Society for American Baseball Research
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115
1-800-969-7227

 Milwaukee: World Series City” Exhibit Begins July 7 at Central
Take me out to Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) for a new exhibit entitled “Milwaukee: World Series City” beginning Saturday, July 7, 2007 at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave. The exhibit commemorates the 50th and 25th anniversaries of the Milwaukee Braves and Brewers participation in the fall classic World Series, respectively.
 
The kick off event is Saturday, July 7 beginning at 12:30 p.m. in Central’s first floor meeting room. Former Milwaukee Brave Felix Mantilla will talk about his experiences as part of a world-champion baseball team. Other featured speakers include Rick Schabowski of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) – Milwaukee Chapter, and author Bob Buege from the Milwaukee Braves Historical Association. The program will feature a DVD of 1957 World Series highlights, followed by a tour of the exhibit, which includes materials from the library’s collection, memorabilia on loan from SABR, the Milwaukee Brewers and MPL staff members.
 
Free programming continues on the following seven Saturdays from July 14 through August 25 at Central Library, again beginning at 12:30 p.m. each Saturday in the first floor meeting room. Film programs of highlights from the Milwaukee Braves seasons in Milwaukee from 1953 through 1961 and Milwaukee Brewers highlights from the 1982 season will be shown. Audience members are encouraged to bring their Braves and Brewers memorabilia for a “show and tell” segment at each program. Following the programs, audience members may take a free tour of Central Library at 1:30 p.m. which includes the baseball exhibit.

From: SABR Member Mark Armour mailto:markarmour@comcast.net
------------------------
The annual meeting of the BioProject Committee will take place on July 27, 2007,
at 5:00 PM, in the convention hotel. The meeting will take no more than one
hour, as most of us will be taking a brief walk to the stadium to see the
evening's ballgame.

Along with the usual status and review, there will be a discussion of some of
the ongoing or upcoming initiatives for the project.

The bulk of the meeting will be taken up with a discussion of the ongoing local
team or group projects. There are at least six in progress and a few more that
are at least twinklings in someone's eye. This subject could be of special
interest to local chapter leaders.

Hope to see many of you there.

Take care,
Mark Armour

Just a reminder that Mario Ziino, and Sal Bando will appear at the Milwaukee Public Library this Saturday, August 11th at 12:30 PM as part of the libraries " Milwaukee: World Series City" program. The film "Harvey's Wallbanger's will also be shown.

Rick

It's SABR's 36th birthday today, and there is a lot to celebrate.

At 10am ET, we had 6,965 paid members for the 2007 membership year, which should
mean we will exceed 7,000 members for the third time in SABR's history.

Two weeks ago, we had the largest SABR convention ever, with 726 registrants at
the Adam's Mark Hotel in St. Louis.

Our 2006-2007 Donation Drive had more participants than ever (more than 750) and
raised more money than ever (>$60,000). Our Endowment stood at $45,483 on July
31, 2007.

The latest issue of The National Pastime is receiving excellent reviews. If you
have a US address and do not have your copy by the end of next week, let us know
(and include your current mailing address) and we'll get you your copy.
International members, please give it another 2 weeks after that.

Things are definitely continuing to look up for SABR, as reflected in the June
30, 2007 SABR Annual Report that I'm finishing up this week. If you would like a
PDF copy of the document, please let me know and I'll send you a copy when it is
ready.

Thank you for you support of SABR!

John Zajc
Executive Director

P.S. I'll be away from the office through August 16 as I attend a professional
conference in Chicago.

SABR web site: www.sabr.org

Pay dues/make donations online: http://store.sabr.org

Membership Office Telephone: 800-969-7227 or 216-575-0500

Membership Directory: http://members.sabr.org

Chapter e-lists and websites: http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=reg&m=9

Research Committee e-lists and websites:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=com&m=5

SABR BioProject: http://bioproj.sabr.org/

The Baseball Index: http://www.baseballindex.org

SABR 38 will be held in Cleveland, Ohio. Dates to be determined (based on MLB
schedule)

Research Needs and Classified Ads
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cls&m=3&s=207

SABR-L, baseball research's only moderated discussion list:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,69,3,153

BRSP, where SABRen discuss SABR policy :
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brsp

To order old SABR publications, head to: http://www.unp.unl.edu

Sale titles can be found at http://tinyurl.com/97rwf

Please remember SABR is counting on you to keep your membership information,
particularly your email address, mailing address, and phone number information
up to date using the secure, password-protected members-only website.

SABR
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115
1-800-969-7227

Dear Fellow Milwaukee SABR members



If anyone is aware of the location of the Milwaukee Braves scoresheets from 1953
to 1965, and would like to help out the folks at Project Scoresheet, please
contact Mike Conlon.



The necessary information is in the email reproduced below. Thanks



Gordon Hylton



******************************************************
 


Dear Professor Hylton,



                I received your contact information via the Marquette University
Experts Directory. You are listed in the directory as an expert on baseball
history.


                My name is Mike Conlon (Marquette BS-1980, MS-1982). I am a
member of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR http://www.sabr.org)
and I am soliciting help for a group call Project Retrosheet
(http://www.retrosheet.org). Project Retrosheet is taking scoresheets of Major
League Baseball games and recording the information from the scoresheets
digitally.



                What I'm looking for specifically are scoresheets of the
Milwaukee Braves (1953-1965). They seem to be a rare commodity. Evidently the
Braves did not take much with them upon their move. The scoresheets would be
used to create and/or verify information in the Retrosheet database. I would be
willing to borrow the scoresheets, make a copy them and return them back to
their owner.



                I can be reached via e-mail at KB3CPV@ARRL.NET, or by phone at
(H) 410-760-8484, (W) 410-765-1705, (Cell) 443-838-3299. Any help you could
give me would be appreciated. Thank you for your consideration.


                              Mike Conlon
                  mailto:KB3CPV@ARRL.NET

50th Anniversary of the 1957 Braves


As the media have reported, there indeed will be a ceremony at Haelfear Field, honoring the 1957 World Champion Milwaukee Braves on Thursday, August 30 at 4:30 PM. I urge that you get there early, as we have no idea how large the attendence will be. The ceremonies will take place at the plaque honoring the Braves on the third base side of Haelfear Field. Out of respect to the players, and the ceremony...you are asked to refrain from asking for autographs!

There will be an autograph session with Del Crandall and Wes Covington which will be held at the Milwaukee Athletic Club on Friday August 31 from Noon- 2 PM.

Upcoming Meeting

The next meeting of the Ken Keltner Badger State Chapter of SABR will take place Saturday September 8, 10:30 AM at the Wisconsin State Historical Society in Madison, Wisconsin. Special thanks to the great staff at the Historical Society for hosting this meeting!

The agenda will include a tour of current exhibit, "Wisconsin: World Series State". I've had the opportunity of seeing the exhibit, and I, and I'm sure you'll be very impressed!

The agenda will include:

Featured programs in 1st floor theatre
At 10:00am, 11:00am, & 2:30pm:
§ Braves, Brewers & Baseball: A Conversation with Commissioner Allen H. "Bud" Selig, taped on May 1, 2007
(22 min.)
The Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) presents:
At 12:00pm, 1:00pm, demonstration:
§ How to Score a Game (15 min.)
At 12:30pm, 1:30pm:
§ The 1957 Braves Players (30 min. PowerPoint)
At 11:30am – 12:30pm, 1st floor
§ "Down in the Valley: The History of Milwaukee County Stadium," brief remarks by author Gregg Hoffmann followed by book signing.

Chapter Business:

Bob Buege will talk about a potential Chapter project dealing the the American Association Milwaukee Brewers.


We hope that we can get a nice turn-out for this event. It'd be great to see many of the SABR members from Madison, and from areas outside of the Milwaukee area. We'd all love to meet you!

Any questions???? Please contact me by e-mail, or phone at 414-322-4997.

Thanks!

Rick

Upcoming Meeting

The next meeting of the Ken Keltner Badger State Chapter of SABR will take place Saturday September 8, 10:30 AM at the Wisconsin State Historical Society in Madison, Wisconsin. Special thanks to the great staff at the Historical Society for hosting this meeting!

The Historical Society is located at 30 North Caroll Street, right near the Wisconsin State Capitol. their web site can be found ae www.wisconsinhistory.org.


I have room in my vehicle for one more person, so let me know if you're interested. I plan on leaving the Milwaukee area at 8:30 AM.

The agenda will include a tour of current exhibit, "Wisconsin: World Series State". I've had the opportunity of seeing the exhibit, and I, and I'm sure you'll be very impressed!

The complete agenda follows:

Featured programs in 1st floor theatre
At 10:00am, 11:00am, & 2:30pm:
§ Braves, Brewers & Baseball: A Conversation with Commissioner Allen H. "Bud" Selig, taped on May 1, 2007
(22 min.)
The Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) presents:
At 12:00pm, 1:00pm, demonstration:
§ How to Score a Game (15 min.)
At 12:30pm, 1:30pm:
§ The 1957 Braves Players (30 min. PowerPoint)
At 11:30am – 12:30pm, 1st floor
§ "Down in the Valley: The History of Milwaukee County Stadium," brief remarks by author Gregg Hoffmann followed by book signing.

Chapter Business:

Bob Buege will talk about a potential Chapter project dealing the the American Association Milwaukee Brewers.


We hope that we can get a nice turn-out for this event. It'd be great to see many of the SABR members from Madison, and from areas outside of the Milwaukee area. We'd all love to meet you!



Any questions???? Please contact me by e-mail, or phone at 414-322-4997.

Thanks!

From: SABR Member Mark Armour mailto:markarmour@comcast.net {-- Click here to
reply.
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The following note is sent out on behalf of Don Zminda (zeeman66@roadrunner.com)
and RJ Lesch (rjlesch_usa@yahoo.com) concerning an exciting new project. Please
contact them if you are interested.

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As part of a series of books celebrating anniversary seasons of notable teams
utilizing (along with much other material) biographies written for the SABR
BioProject, we are announcing plans for a book to celebrate the 50th anniversary
of the pennant-winning 1959 White Sox team. Along with biographies of each of
the members of the team (including the owner, front office, manager and coaching
staff), the book will include articles covering the pennant race, the World
Series (too bad we can't stop after Game 1!), the ballpark, the broadcasters and
the experience of rooting for the White Sox in the late 1950s. Some of the bios
have already been written or assigned; a list of players still to be assigned
follows at the end of this e-mail.

We are looking for help not only in writing articles for the book, but also to
assist in gathering photos, researching articles, assisting with
editing,proofreading, fact-checking and all the other work involved in putting
together the book. We would like to have most of the articles written by early
next year to give us time to assemble the book. If you're interested in working
on this project, please contact either or both of us and let us know how you'd
like to help. This should be a fun project for all involved. We'll look forward
to hearing from you.

R. J. Lesch (rjlesch_usa@yahoo.com) and

Don Zminda (zeeman66@roadrunner.com)

Editors

 

Bios already written or assigned

Luis Aparicio, Norm Cash, Tony Cuccinello, Del Ennis, Billy Goodman, Hank
Greenberg, Jim Landis, J.C. Martin, Billy Pierce, John Romano, Gerry Staley,
Earl Torgeson, Bill Veeck

Bios still to be assigned

Rudy Arias, Earl Battey, Ray Berres, Ray Boone, Johnny Callison, Cam Carreon,
Johnny Cooney, Larry Doby, Dick Donovan, Sammy Esposito, Nellie Fox, Don
Gutteridge, Joe Hicks, Ron Jackson, Ted Kluszewski , Barry Latman, Sherm Lollar,
Al Lopez, Turk Lown, Jim McAnany, Ken McBride, Ray Moore, Don Mueller, Gary
Peters, Bubba Phillips, Claude Raymond, Jim Rivera, Don Rudolph, Bob Shaw, Harry
Simpson, Lou Skizas, Al Smith, Joe Stanka, Early Wynn
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I am proposing a project for the Ken Keltner Badger State Chapter of the Society for American Baseball Research: the creation of an anthology of research-based writings related to the central theme of Milwaukee’s Borchert Field (nee Athletic Park).
As I envision this project, every chapter member would be encouraged (not required) to select one, several, or many topics of personal interest, research the subjects, and write about them. The topic could be broad—the 1951 Milwaukee Brewers’ championship season, for example—or narrow, such as opening day in May, 1888, or Ted Williams’ record in games in Borchert Field in 1938 or Bert Thiel’s no-hitter.
Contributors who would like assistance in writing or editing could receive help from other chapter members. Alternatively, they could perform non-writing tasks, such as locating photographs or conducting interviews.
As is the case with SABR meetings, this project would be open to and would welcome participation from non-members of SABR.
For purposes of illustration and inspiration, a brief draft of an introduction is attached below.

Bob Buege




Okay, so it wasn’t Yankee Stadium. But it had a short right field line, just like the park where Maris slammed number 61. The Yankees played here a bunch of times, too. The Bambino, The Iron Horse, Joltin’ Joe, The Mick, they all played in Borchert Field.
Casey Stengel managed in Borchert Field. He managed the Milwaukee ball club, and his team won the pennant. He was not universally popular, though, and he got fired. Just like in The Big Apple.
The man acclaimed as the world’s greatest athlete at the 1912 Olympic Games, Jim Thorpe, didn’t get along in Gotham City, so he played ball in Borchert Field. He and his family lived a fly ball away.
Just like in the famous ballpark in the Bronx, visiting ballplayers included the greatest heroes of the game: Teddy Ballgame; The Say-Hey Kid; Bucketfoot Al, known locally as the Duke of Mitchell Street. They all showed off their talents in Borchert Field.
So did Eddie Mathews. The Brookfield Bomber faced an African American pitcher for the first time in his life in Borchert Field, a guy named Dave Barnhill. All Eddie did was smash a game-winning grand slam homer off him. The next day Eddie was demoted to the Atlanta Crackers.
Bill Veeck learned how to be a promotional genius in Borchert Field. He conceived and perfected many of his stunts in the old wooden ballpark at Eighth and Chambers.
Just like The House That Ruth Built, Borchert Field also hosted non-baseball events, some in sports, some not. Boxing matches were big. So were football games.
The Green Bay Packers played in Borchert Field, a league game, not an exhibition. The Packers held Yankee Stadium’s team, the guys Chris Berman calls the New York Football Giants, without a first down. Somehow, the Packers still lost. Anything was possible in Borchert Field.
Political rallies for people like Harry Truman filled the grandstand at Borchert Field. Fundraisers of all stripes used Borchert Field’s hallowed ground to gather a crowd and keep them entertained. Jackie Price caught fly balls in his jeep. Ralph Cutting’s goat kept the lawn trimmed. Cuckoo Christensen read the newspaper while playing the outfield. Every night for two weeks, Mount Vesuvius erupted and destroyed Pompeii.
A person lucky enough to live on Milwaukee’s near north side between 1888 and 1952 could experience the world and never leave the neighborhood.

Hope things are going great for you and your Loved ones as we enter the "Homestretch" of the Baseball Season. Best of Luck to all your teams, and we should have a great finish to another great season!


UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

The Central Branch of the Milwaukee Public Library will have a feature this Saturday, September 22 at 12:30 PM, Players of the 1957 Milwaukee Braves. This is a Powerpoint presentation that was also given at the Milwaukee Braves 50th Anniversary Banquet, and at the Wisconsin State Historical Society in Madison. Bob Buege will narrate the presentation. We also encourage you to take in the excellent exhibits about baseball at the Milwaukee Central Library, the State Historical Society in Madison, and the Milwaukee County Historical Society in downtown Milwaukee.
 
The next meeting of the Ken Keltner Badger State Chapter of SABR will take place at Long Wong's Chinese-American Sportsbar, 5230 West Bluemound Road in Milwaukee at 11 AM, Saturday November 17.
 
The Agenda will include:
 
Nomination and election of Chapter Officers, as the current terms expire this fall.
Borchert Field Project: Bob Buege has suggested a wonderful idea; that we compile stories and recollections of Borchert Field as a Chapter Project. Accordingly, the meeting will be dedicated to anyone who wants to talk about their memories, it might be as a player, or a fan. Whatever little tidbit of info would be helpful, and also very interesting to attendees.
Research Presentations "geared to" the Borchert Field theme.
Upcoming Activities, which include the showing of the entire Game 4 of the 1957 World Series on Saturday February 2, 2008, courtesy of Doak Ewing of Rare Sportsfilms.
If you have any questions????? Don't hesitate in contacting via e-mail at RICKIU76@aol.com, or by my cell at 414-322-4997. Thanks and hope to see you at the Activities!

Rick Schabowski

A brief preview of the DVD to be released on December 1, 2007 entitled "The Milwaukee Braves: A Golden Legacy" will be shown on Fox Sports Network this Friday September 21, at 10 PM. The show will include footage from the 50 th Anniversary Banquet held last month.

SABR has purchased at table for a Banquet honorong Bruce Froemming at the Milwaukee Athletic Club to held on Thursday November 15th. Cost per person is $75. If you're interested drop me an e-mail.

Rick

As you likely know, the Baseball Biography Project has spawned a series of books
celebrating the anniversaries of notable teams, largely (but not solely) made up
of biographies of each of the players and personnel associated with the club.

One of the most exciting projects starting up is one focused on one of
baseball's most celebrated teams--the 1969 New York Mets. Although this story
has not been neglected, we are confident that we can tell it differently and
better than it has been told before. The authors of this book will be SABR
members, people like you reading this note. If you are interested in helping
out with this project, please contact Matt Silverman (msilverman@usa.net) or Ken
Samelson (kensville@msn.com), the project Editors.

The project is going to need people interested in writing biographies and other
stories about the season or team. Many of the subjects have been assigned to
people, but there are still a lot of great stuff to do. We are also going to
need editors, fact checkers, people with great pictures, and any one with great
ideas.

Please don't hesitate to contact Matt or Ken if you are interested in helping.

Thanks,
Mark Armour

I had a few things I wanted to pass along to all project members, and thought
this was the best way to do so.

* We have a Yahoo! group set up for the purpose of discussing the project and
biography research. Only about 40% of the people receiving this email are
subscribed. The Yahoo! list requires that you let us know when your email
address changes--they do not use the same list as the SABR office does. Anyhow,
if you want to join our email group, please send a note to Tom Ruane
(tjruane@gmail.com). I will still use SABR's master list to send newsletters or
other important communications.

* For all authors, I have a couple of requests. First, please review your
author page to make sure the blurb about you is present and accurate. Second,
could you please look over your bios sometime and verify that there are no stray
characters? There are some characters produced by Microsoft Word that are not
displayable in HTML (which our site uses). There is a way to fix this manually,
but sometimes I miss one here and there. To find your author page and bios,
click on your name here:

http://bioproj.sabr.org/bioproj.cfm?a=w&m=62

If you are not listed, it is because you have not yet finished a biography. If
you want to be famous, you are just 2000 words away.

* You can now renew your SABR membership for 2008. There are dozens of reasons
to renew, which I don't have to tell you I am sure. One of them is that your
biographies are much easier to maintain if you stay in SABR. So, why not renew
today? And while you are at it, please consider making a donation during the
renewal process. Donations help pay for projects like ours.
http://store.sabr.org

Hope your team is in the pennant race. If not, I hear that things are looking
pretty good for next year.

Take care,
Mark Armour
Chair, Baseball Biography Project

In my last note soliciting people to join our on-line discussion group, I should
have said:

"To join our online discussion forum, simply send an email to
SABRBioProject-subscribe@yahoogroups.com."

So, please do that instead.

Best,
Mark Armour

Hey all,

You may recall several months ago I figured out how to put pictures into our
biographies, and introduced this ability in a couple of the stories. Well, I
think we are ready to treat this new feature more seriously.

I have received permission from the Topps Company to reproduce their baseball
cards (and cards from Bowman, who Topps purchased many years ago). Here are
some examples that I used today:
http://bioproj.sabr.org/bioproj.cfm?a=v&v=l&bid=645&pid=14207
http://bioproj.sabr.org/bioproj.cfm?a=v&v=l&bid=448&pid=11112
http://bioproj.sabr.org/bioproj.cfm?a=v&v=l&bid=555&pid=13605
http://bioproj.sabr.org/bioproj.cfm?a=v&v=l&bid=623&pid=15186
http://bioproj.sabr.org/bioproj.cfm?a=v&v=l&bid=649&pid=6979

These are all my stories, because I did not want to change other people's bios
without going over some procedural issues.

1. I would like to give everyone here an opportunity to provide us with an
image (electronic) or two to accompany your biography. It does not have to be a
baseball card--what is nice about these cards is that they are readily available
on-line, and we are clear to use them. If you have a photograph, we can not use
it unless we have permission from whoever owns the photo. Exception: any photo
or card from 1923 or earlier is in the public domain and can be used. Tobacco
cards, for example.

2. This is completely optional, you don't have to do anything. If you don't
provide a picture, I will assume that we are free to find one ourselves unless
you tell us otherwise. If a photo shows up in your story and you don't like it,
of course it will be removed. I am trying to avoid spending days and days
sending several hundred emails badgering people for permission. It is much less
work if I just assume I can do it. If this is a problem, let us know.

3. This process is going to be slow, and has no deadline. If you provide a
picture and replace it later, fine. Many of our bios might never have a
picture.

4. If we don't get a photo from you, we will likely use a baseball card for any
post-WW2 player (if they were on a card). For 19th century or Deadballers,
finding the pictures is more difficult, but if we find them we can post them.
We will likely engage the help of the Pictorial History Committee.

5. I am looking for a volunteer to handle all of this. The fun part is finding
the cards and pictures. What we will require is that you get a sharp image and
then trim it to an appropriate size. If you go on Ebay you can find most any
card from the 1948 to 1975 period. If you are looking for Gene Alley, you would
first find what you think is the most attractive card, and then find a clean
image of it, download the image, and dicker with it. (That whole process would
take less than five minutes). You will also need to deal with the pictures that
are provided by the authors, and making sure those are OK. If you are really
brave, this could evolve such that you can modify the bios and repost them
yourself. (As of now I always have to post the stories--a role I am trying to
shed).

6. I think this is a fun job, I really do. It could take more than one person
working together.

Like most of what we do, we really are going to need help for this to work. We
have a system in place to get this to work, but I don't have time to do it. You
will just need a little time, and feel comfortable with some basic picture
editing (like Paint, or Microsoft Picture Manager, or dozens of others).

If you want to help, do not reply to this note. Instead, send an email to me at
markarmour@comcast.net.

Thanks all. I think this will help our project a lot.


Mark Armour

ATTENTION CARDINAL FANS !!!

As you know from prior announcements, the SABR BioProject Committee is beginning
a series of projects aimed at thoroughly documenting the history-making seasons
of teams involved in exciting pennant races and subsequent World Series. This
project is aimed at 1964 Cardinal team, which produced both a extraordinary,
come-from-behind National League pennant race (which wasn’t settled until the
last day of the season) and an equally unexpected victory over a
Mantle-Maris-Ford-led Yankee team in the World Series. Our initial completion
target is this team’s 50th anniversary.

Our model for this project will be the SABR efforts already completed on
Boston’s 1967 and 1975 teams. The project’s three major lines of effort will
be: a thorough documentation of the Cardinals’1964 pennant race, using the words
of the participants as much as possible; a complete set of individual
biographies (Players, Manager, Coaches, Front Office, Ownership, and Media)
describing their careers and specifically addressing their roles in 1964); and
special pieces discussing key supporting elements, such as fan views.

The 1964 Cardinal team was a talented, colorful bunch that included: five
baseball hall-of-famers ( Musial, Brock, Gibson, Schoendienst, Rickey); three
National League MVPs (Musial, Boyer, Groat); three national media baseball
commentators (McCarver, Uecker, Buck); and one National League President
(White).

Here’s our current bio assignment breakdown:

ASSIGNED/COMPLETED(15): Boyer, Burdette, Fanok, Javier, Keane, McCarver, Morgan,
Musial, Pollett, Rickey, B. Schultz, Simmons, Spring, Taylor, White

UNASSIGNED(35): Bakenhaster, Benson, Brock, Broglio, Buchek, Buck, Busch, Caray,
Clemens, Craig, Cuellar, Devine, Dowling, Flood, Gagliano, Gibson, Groat,
Hobbie, Howsam, Humphreys, James, Lewis, Long, Maxvill, Richardson, Sadecki,
Schoendienst, J. Schultz, Shannon, Shantz, Skinner, Spezio, Uecker, Warwick,
Washburn.

The 50 year anniversary of this team will be in 2014, which is seven years away.
That may seem like a long time but remember the age of the team (players only)
in 1964 averaged 29.2, ranging from 19 to 37. By this team’s 50th anniversary
(2014), their average age will be 79. Our best opportunity to start gather
player insights and perspectives about this exciting season is now.

SABR’s outstanding baseball research support system makes writing about baseball
player(s)/experience(s) a uniquely rewarding experience. Please contact John
Stahl at harryofpg@aol.com if you are interested in joining us.

Happy October Baseball to all! I hope you're enjoying the playoffs, as another truly exciting baseball season comes to a close!



UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

The next meeting of the Ken Keltner Badger State Chapter of SABR will take place on Saturday, November 17th, 11 AM, at Long Wong's Chinese-American Sportsbar located at 5230 West Bluemound Road. The agenda will include:

Nomination and Election of Chapter Officers
Research Presentation by Rick Schabowski about Green Bay football games played at Borchert Field.
Discussion of a Chapter Project about Borchert Field
Future meetings and projects.

If you're interested in doing a Research Presentation about Borchert Field.....let me know, and we'd be more than happy to add it to the agenda!

As always...food and beverage will be available at the meeting!

Don't forget to circle Saturday February 2nd, 2008 on your calenders! The meeting that day will feature a showing of the ENTIRE game 4 of the 1957 World Series. Thanks again to the President of Raresports Films....Mr. Doak Ewing! If you're interested in the films Doak has available...visit his website at www.raresportsfilms.com

SABR MEETING IN CHICAGO


The next meeting of the Emil Rothe (Chicago) Chapter will take place on Saturday October 27, 2007 from 1:00pm to 4:30pm. The meeting will held in downtown Chicago at 311 South Wacker Drive on the 30th Floor. This building is located immediately south of the Sears Tower. On weekends, the entrance is located on Upper Wacker Drive and attendees will need to proceed up the escalators and check in for the “SABR Meeting” before going up to the 30th Floor.
Among the speakers will be Jonathan Eig, author of the highly praised 2007 book “Opening Day: The Story of Jackie Robinson’s First Season”.
For more information, contact Richard Smiley [email: smileyr@georgetown.edu]


OLDTIME BALLPLAYERS ASSOCIATION

 The Old Time Ballplayers Association of Wisconsin 27th Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, November 11, 2007. The event will again be held at Serb Hall, at 5101 W. Oklahoma Ave. in Milwaukee. Upward of 500 are expected, and it is open to the public.
Inductees to the OTBA Hall this year include former Major Leaguers Charles "Kid" Nichols, originally from Madison, and Ryne Duren, from Cazenovia, as well as local baseball stars Derek Gallagher, Randy Goede, Craig Henderson and John Roberts. In addition, the annual Dick Falk High School Player of the Year Award will be presented to Doug DeKoning of Menomonee Falls High School. Nichols, who is also in the Major League Hall of Fame, died in 1953.
OTBA President Paul Schramka will introduce the inductees, and Tom "Sky" Skibosh, former Milwaukee Brewers public relations director, will serve as master of ceremonies.
Formed in 1932 the Old Time Ballplayers Association of Wisconsin is the largest organization of its kind in the United States.
Tickets for the dinner and ceremony are available at $17 each by calling Greg Ebbert at 262-292-4002 or Paul Schramka at 262-251-3130, E-mail: gregebbert@msn.com.

WORLD SERIES CLUB

A Banquet honoring retiring MLB Umpire Bruce Froemming will be held at the Milwaukee Athletic Club on Thursday, November 15th. A limited number of tickets are available at $75. If you're interested in attending contact Rick Schabowski at 414-322-4997, or e-mail at RICKIU76@aol.com.

WEBSITE

The Midwest Diamond Report website, maintained by fellow SABR member Gregg Hoffmann, continues to be a " must-go-to " site for baseball information. You can access it by going to www.midwestdiamond report.com

MILWAUKEE BRAVES HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

If you haven't already heard, the 50th Anniversary Reunion of the 1957 World Series Champion Milwaukee Braves was a truly successful event! Fellow SABR and MBHA member Bill Poveltich has started a website about the MBHA,which is packed with information, and also features an on-line store, which also features an opportunity to purchase a DVD about the Braves and the Banquet Celebration.
Here's more info about the site, and ways to purchase the DVD.

The Milwaukee Braves Historical Association is proud to announce the upcoming DVD release of "Milwaukee Braves: The Golden Legacy." It was an event 50 years in the making. On August 30, 2007, 14 members of the Milwaukee Braves’ 1957 World Series championship team gathered to celebrate the golden anniversary of their historic achievement. Henry Aaron, Red Schoendienst, Del Crandall, Johnny Logan, Wes Covington and many more shared their personal memories from when they won a world championship for the most devoted fans in baseball. This once-in-a-lifetime event is captured in its entirety and provides a glimpse into a clubhouse filled with characters, from future Hall of Famers Warren Spahn and Eddie Mathews to '57 season phenom Bob Hazle and World Series hero Lou Burdette.


DVD BONUS MATERIALS:
- Exclusive interviews with players who attended the 2007 banquet
- Classic clips and highlights from previous MBHA banquets
- A documentary chronicling the building of the 1957 World Series championship roster
- A personal photomontage of images by those who attended the banquet


Visit the official Milwaukee Braves Historical Association website at www.57braves.com to purchase the DVD today. You can also mail a check payable to the Milwaukee Braves Historical Association for $26.02 to the following address for a copy of the DVD to be released on December 1st, 2007...


The Milwaukee Braves Historical Association, Inc.
6650 West State Street
Unit D, Suite #157
Milwaukee, WI 53210

QUESTIONS

If you have any questions about anything........don't hesitate to call me at 414-322-4997, or e-mail me at RICKIU76@aol.com. Thanks, and I hope to see you at the events!
 
Rick Schabowski

Announcement of Staffing Changes

This past June, Publications Director Jim Charlton informed me that he would not
seek to renew his contract for 2008.

Jim’s announcement led to discussions between the board and me regarding how to
best staff the office to most effectively serve the members.

My first conclusion was to make the Publications Director’s position a full-time
staff job in Cleveland reporting to Executive Director. After careful
deliberation, the Board agreed.

I also took this opportunity to examine the strengths and weaknesses of our
organizational structure, and the kinds of jobs that were done by staff and what
tasks were done by volunteers. As a result of this, I shared with the Board a
new organizational chart that I thought most efficiently and effectively served
the SABR membership and strengthened our ability to achieve the board’s and my
strategic goals.

One recommendation, incorporating our IT needs as a staff function, cannot be
done effectively by current staff, and our budget will not allow for another
staff expansion.

Therefore, on October 17, I offered severance packages to Rod Nelson and Ryan
Chamberlain rather than keep them on during a time of transition to a new
organizational structure that unfortunately, does not effectively utilize their
many talents.

I thank each of them for their many contributions to SABR and wish them the best
of success in the future.

We are currently engaged in a professional search to fill the Publications
Director position to ensure that the most outstanding candidates possible are
considered and eventually hired. The remaining staff position will be filled as
soon as feasible.

As always, my focus will be on providing the very best experience to SABR
members as we move forward. Jim is leaving us in very good shape regarding 2008
publications and I expect to have a new staff in place by the first of the year.
I hope you will join me in thanking Jim for his long-lasting contribution to
SABR as Publications Director.

John Zajc
Executive Director

SABR web site: www.sabr.org

Pay dues/make donations online: http://store.sabr.org

Membership Office Telephone: 800-969-7227 or 216-575-0500

Membership Directory: http://members.sabr.org

Chapter e-lists and websites: http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=reg&m=9

Research Committee e-lists and websites:
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SABR BioProject: http://bioproj.sabr.org/

The BioProject/SABRBoston Chapter have spin-offs published by Rounder Books,
http://www.rounderbooks.com/

The Baseball Index: http://www.baseballindex.org

SABR 38 will be held in Cleveland, Ohio. Dates to be determined (based on MLB
schedule)

Research Needs and Classified Ads
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SABR-L, baseball research's only moderated discussion list:
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BRSP, where SABRen discuss SABR policy :
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brsp

To order old SABR publications, head to: http://www.unp.unl.edu

Sale titles can be found at http://tinyurl.com/97rwf

Please remember SABR is counting on you to keep your membership information,
particularly your email address, mailing address, and phone number information
up to date using the secure, password-protected members-only website.

SABR
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115
1-800-969-7227

The dates for the next SABR Convention are set.

Save the dates of June 26 to 29, 2008, on your calendar for next year and start
making plans to attend the SABR Convention at the Renaissance Hotel in
Cleveland, Ohio.

Programming details will be coming in the next several months, but the Jack
Graney Chapter of SABR and SABR HQ are excited to bring SABR members back to
Cleveland for the first time since 1990.

The annual SABR night at the ballpark will be, as usual, on Friday night, and
the opponent will be the Cincinnati Reds. We are also fortunate this year to
have both the Lake County Captains (South Atlantic League, Class A) and the
Akron Aeros (Eastern League, Class AA) home during the SABR convention dates and
hope to offer attendees a chance to visit Classic Ballpark and Canal park, two
very nice ballparks.

Information on making hotel reservations will also be coming soon.

I hope to see you in Cleveland next year.

Also, renewal notices are in the mail now; we appreciate your support of SABR
and hope you will renew for 2008 at your earliest convenience.

Thank you!

John Zajc
Executive Director

SABR web site: www.sabr.org

Pay dues/make donations online: http://store.sabr.org

Membership Office Telephone: 800-969-7227 or 216-575-0500

Membership Directory: http://members.sabr.org

SABR BioProject: http://bioproj.sabr.org/
The BioProject/SABRBoston Chapter have spin-offs published by Rounder Books,
http://www.rounderbooks.com/

Chapter e-lists and websites: http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=reg&m=9

Research Committee e-lists and websites:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=com&m=5

The Baseball Index: http://www.baseballindex.org

SABR 38 will be held in Cleveland, Ohio.
June 26 to 29, 2008

Research Needs and Classified Ads
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cls&m=3&s=207

SABR-L, baseball research's only moderated discussion list:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,69,3,153

BRSP, where SABRen discuss SABR policy :
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brsp

To order old SABR publications, head to: http://nebraskapress.unl.edu

Sale titles can be found at http://tinyurl.com/2hekvl

Please remember SABR is counting on you to keep your membership information,
particularly your email address, mailing address, and phone number information
up to date using the secure, password-protected members-only website.

SABR
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115
1-800-969-7227

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

The next meeting of the Ken Keltner Badger State Chapter of SABR will take place on Saturday, November 17th, 11 AM, at Long Wong's Chinese-American Sportsbar located at 5230 West Bluemound Road. The agenda will include:

Nomination and Election of Chapter Officers
Guest Speaker Bill Topitzes: Clubhouse Manager of the AAA Milwaukee Brewers in the 1940's and early 50's.
Research Presentation: Dennis Pajot:Early owners of the Milwaukee Brewers.
Research Presentation: Bob Koehler: The Demolition and aftermath of Borchert Field.
Research Presentation: Rick Schabowski about Green Bay football games played at Borchert Field.
Discussion of a Chapter Project about Borchert Field
Future meetings and projects.

If you're interested in doing a Research Presentation about Borchert Field.....let me know, and we'd be more than happy to add it to the agenda!

As always...food and beverage will be available at the meeting!

Don't forget to circle Saturday February 2nd, 2008 on your calenders! The meeting that day will feature a showing of the ENTIRE game 4 of the 1957 World Series. Thanks again to the President of Raresports Films....Mr. Doak Ewing! If you're interested in the films Doak has available...visit his website at www.raresportsfilms.com



OLDTIME BALLPLAYERS ASSOCIATION

 The Old Time Ballplayers Association of Wisconsin 27th Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, November 11, 2007. The event will again be held at Serb Hall, at 5101 W. Oklahoma Ave. in Milwaukee. Upward of 500 are expected, and it is open to the public.
Inductees to the OTBA Hall this year include former Major Leaguers Charles "Kid" Nichols, originally from Madison, and Ryne Duren, from Cazenovia, as well as local baseball stars Derek Gallagher, Randy Goede, Craig Henderson and John Roberts. In addition, the annual Dick Falk High School Player of the Year Award will be presented to Doug DeKoning of Menomonee Falls High School. Nichols, who is also in the Major League Hall of Fame, died in 1953.
OTBA President Paul Schramka will introduce the inductees, and Tom "Sky" Skibosh, former Milwaukee Brewers public relations director, will serve as master of ceremonies.
Formed in 1932 the Old Time Ballplayers Association of Wisconsin is the largest organization of its kind in the United States.
Tickets for the dinner and ceremony are available at $17 each by calling Greg Ebbert at 262-292-4002 or Paul Schramka at 262-251-3130, E-mail: gregebbert@msn.com.

WORLD SERIES CLUB

A Banquet honoring retiring MLB Umpire Bruce Froemming will be held at the Milwaukee Athletic Club on Thursday November 15th. Contact Greg Ebbert at gregebbert@msn.com for for information.

FUTURE MEETING

A joint meeting with the Emil Rothe Chapter ( Chicago) is planned for Saturday May 17, 2008. The meeting will take place in Beloit, Wisconsin, and will also include the opportunity for attendees to attend a Beloit Snappers- Peoria Chiefs game. More details will follow. Specail THANKS to David Malamut of the Chicago Chapter for organizing this meeting!!


WEBSITE

The Midwest Diamond Report website, maintained by fellow SABR member Gregg Hoffmann, continues to be a " must-go-to " site for baseball information. You can access it by going to www.midwestdiamond report.com

MILWAUKEE BRAVES HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

If you haven't already heard, the 50th Anniversary Reunion of the 1957 World Series Champion Milwaukee Braves was a truly successful event! Fellow SABR and MBHA member Bill Poveltich has started a website about the MBHA,which is packed with information, and also features an on-line store, which also features an opportunity to purchase a DVD about the Braves and the Banquet Celebration.
Here's more info about the site, and ways to purchase the DVD.

The Milwaukee Braves Historical Association is proud to announce the upcoming DVD release of "Milwaukee Braves: The Golden Legacy." It was an event 50 years in the making. On August 30, 2007, 14 members of the Milwaukee Braves’ 1957 World Series championship team gathered to celebrate the golden anniversary of their historic achievement. Henry Aaron, Red Schoendienst, Del Crandall, Johnny Logan, Wes Covington and many more shared their personal memories from when they won a world championship for the most devoted fans in baseball. This once-in-a-lifetime event is captured in its entirety and provides a glimpse into a clubhouse filled with characters, from future Hall of Famers Warren Spahn and Eddie Mathews to '57 season phenom Bob Hazle and World Series hero Lou Burdette.


DVD BONUS MATERIALS:
- Exclusive interviews with players who attended the 2007 banquet
- Classic clips and highlights from previous MBHA banquets
- A documentary chronicling the building of the 1957 World Series championship roster
- A personal photomontage of images by those who attended the banquet


Visit the official Milwaukee Braves Historical Association website at www.57braves.com to purchase the DVD today. You can also mail a check payable to the Milwaukee Braves Historical Association for $26.02 to the following address for a copy of the DVD to be released on December 1st, 2007...


The Milwaukee Braves Historical Association, Inc.
6650 West State Street
Unit D, Suite #157
Milwaukee, WI 53210

QUESTIONS

If you have any questions about anything........don't hesitate to call me at 414-322-4997, or e-mail me at RICKIU76@aol.com. Thanks, and I hope to see you at the events!
 
Rick Schabowski

Dear Ken Keltner Chapter Members,
 
In September I was again in Milwaukee, for Brewers baseball, and to do some grave hunting as is my custom.
 
For some time now I've known of two unmarked graves in Milwaukee's Mount Olivet Cemetery. They belong to deadball era players Dan "Bud" Lally and Dan Marion, both of whom had a substantial baseball career, particularly Lally. He's in the Minor League Register if you'd care to look him up. Both performed in the American Association, Lally as a Minneapolis Miller and Marion as a Milwaukee Brewer pitcher. Both died in the 1930's and were too poor to purchase their own burial site. Lally's story is particularly poignant.
 
During my September trip I was able to get the assistance of a front office person at Mount Olivet in determining the exact location of each grave.
 
My question for you is, would you be interested in supporting an effort to purchase a grave marker for one or both of these players? If you could respond to me at pureout@msn.com, please do so. I intend to use the information as part of a planning effort I will make for coming to Milwaukee for an upcoming chapter meeting during which I can explain more about this effort.
 
Right now I'm just gauging interest, looking at whether or not I can rely on the Keltner Chapter folks to assist in this cause at some point in the future, that's it. It will affect my decision of how far to go with this. Of course, if you have any questions I'm happy to deal with them.
 
Thanks much.
 
 
Rex Hamann
14201 Crosstown Blvd. NW
Andover, Minnesota 55304-3311

I have written to you previously about the ongoing book project to write
biographies of everyone who played for the 1959 White Sox. An initial appeal
yielded biographers for the majority of the players and management of the team.
I am hoping that this second appeal will wittle the list down considerably. The
list of available players is below.

The expectation is that a book will be published in 2009, so we will want all
work to be finished by next summer.

The project co-ordinators are Don Zminda (zeeman66@roadrunner.com) and R.J.
Lesch (rjlesch_usa@yahoo.com). You should contact them if you wish to
contribute to this great project.

Ray Berres (coach)
Johnny Cooney (coach)
Tony Cuccinello (coach)
Rudy Arias
Johnny Callison
Cam Carreon
Dick Donovan
Nellie Fox
Joe Hicks
Barry Latman
Turk Lown
Jim McAnany
Ken McBride
Ray Moore
Don Muellar
Don Rudolph
Harry Simpson
Lou Skizas
Al Smith
Early Wynn

Happy Thanksgiving!

As we approach this 4-day holiday, we realize that there is much in SABR to be
thankful for.

We are thankful for the entire SABR membership, which had two consecutive years
of more than 7,000 members for the first time ever.

We are thankful for the 2,200+ members whose renewals have already been
processed for 2008. The quickest, easiest, most automatic way to renew your SABR
membership is to log in to the SABR members-only site (members.sabr.org), click
on "MySABR" and click on the yellow "Renew" button near the "Paid Through"
section of the page (to the right-hand side). With your Visa, MasterCard or
Discover Card, you can renew and have your database record update immediately
and automatically.

We are thankful for the 47 first-time donors in the past 30 days. Your support
is important in allowing SABR to take on important projects to help baseball
researchers. We are thankful for the more than $19,000 in donations received
from members in the past 30 days.

We are thankful that the SABR Endowment has climbed above $50,000. That is still
a very small sum, but it is exciting to know that just 24 months ago, the
Endowment had only a little more than $14,000. SABR's long-term future is
looking brighter every day, especially with the Legacy Circle, which was
established earlier this year.

We are thankful for the dozens of SABR members -- research committee chairs,
chapter leaders, project coordinators, SABR-L moderators, awards judges and peer
reviewers, and the SABR Board of Directors -- who all share their time and
talents with SABR to make it the great organization that it is.

May you all enjoy health and happiness,

John Zajc
Executive Director

SABR web site: www.sabr.org

Pay dues/make donations online: http://store.sabr.org

Consider Joining the Legacy Circle; SABR's recognition of Planned Gifts. See
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,2257

Membership Office Telephone: 800-969-7227 or 216-575-0500

Membership Directory: http://members.sabr.org

Chapter e-lists and websites: http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=reg&m=9

Research Committee e-lists and websites:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=com&m=5

SABR BioProject: http://bioproj.sabr.org/
The BioProject/SABRBoston Chapter have spin-offs published by Rounder Books,
http://www.rounderbooks.com/

The Baseball Index: http://www.baseballindex.org

SABR 38 -- Cleveland, Ohio, June 26 to 29, 2008.

Research Needs and Classified Ads
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cls&m=3&s=207

SABR-L, baseball research's only moderated discussion list:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,69,3,153

BRSP, where SABRen discuss SABR policy :
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brsp

To order old SABR publications, head to: http://nebraskapress.unl.edu

Holiday Sale titles can be found at http://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/pages/HolidaySale.aspx


Please remember SABR is counting on you to keep your membership information,
particularly your email address, mailing address, and phone number information
up to date using the secure, password-protected members-only website.

SABR
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115
1-800-969-7227

REPORT OF LAST MEETING

There were twenty-nine attendees at our last meeting on Saturday November 17th. Research Presentations included Dennis Pajot with a history of pre-1900 owners of the Milwaukee Brewers, which included a wonderful computer assisted pictorial display, and Rick Schabowski, who discussed the lone NFL regular season game played at Borchert Field on October 1, 1933.

Our Guest of Honor, Bill Topitzes, a Brewers clubhouse attendent during the 1940's and early 50's related the many experiences he had during his employment, and brought along memorabilia and pictures to share.

Chapter officers were nominated and voted upon, and the incumbent Officers, Rick Schabowski-President, Matt Bednarski-Vice President, Dennis Degenhardt-Treasurer, and Tom O'Connell- Secretary were -re-elected.

Bob Buege opened the topic for discussion about a Borchert Field research project. A open forum resulted in the adoption of Chapter involvement in gathering research about Borchert Field.

HOW TO DO RESEARCH MEETING

As a result of deciding upon doing the Borchert Field project, we've decided to have a research forum at the Golda Meir Library, Microfims area, on Sunday, December 2 at 1 PM. We may meet at the Union before getting started, to agree upon how to assign Projects for the research. Information on how to get to UWM can be found by going to the UWM site at
http://www.uwm.edu/Libraries/help/faq/where-is-library.html
Don't be scared about accessing the Archives, once you get involved...it's a lot of fun!

ITEMS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE

SABR member Norman Macht has authored a book titled, "Connie Mack and the Early Years of Baseball". The book is 767 pages, and goes through to 1914. If you're interested in purchasing an autographed copy, contact Mr. Macht at nlm@grandecom.net. Cost is $36, which includes shipping.

There are three autographed baseballs, which were not sold at the Bruce Froemming Banquet. They are:


Roger Clemens $400
 
Reggie Jackson $400
 
Sparky Anderson $400

If you're interested let me know.

NEXT MEETING

Our next meeting will take place on Saturday, February 2, 2008, 11 AM, at Long Wong's Chinese-American Sportsbar, 5230 W. Bluemound Road. This meeting will feature, courtesy of Doak Ewing, President of Rare Sportsfilms, a showing of the ENTIRE game 4 of the 1957 World Series. You know what happens, but this will be great to watch. We'll also have a 50-50 raffle, raffles for neat items, and memorabilia for sale. Reservations are recomended.

QUESTIONS??

If you have any questions about our events......don't hesitate in contacting me by phone at 414-322-4997, or e-mail at RICKIU76@aol.com

I hope to see you at our events!

Rick

If you are looking for gift ideas for the holidays, remember our Bulletin
advertisers, check out our online classifieds at www.sabr.org, and consider
these offers:

The University of Nebraska Press is having its holiday sale. Get 25% titles by
visiting their website. Back issues of SABR journals are available through the
University of Nebraska Press.

To take advantage of this offer, copy and paste this address in your browser:

http://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/pages/HolidaySale.aspx

The History Channel is providing online discounts to SABR members as well. Here
are two offers:

SABR members - Spend $75, get a free $15 gift certificate plus FREE shipping at
The History Channel. Offer starts 11/27/07 and ends 12/20/07.

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SABR members - Build your own gift at The History Channel. Buy 2, get the 3rd
free plus FREE shipping! Offer applies to select items. Offer starts 11/27/07
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Copy and paste this address in your browser:

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You can get to their baseball DVDs by copying and pasting this address in your
browser:

http://clickserve.cc-dt.com/link/click?lid=41000000022786581
 
This address has the SABR exclusive discount and takes you directly to the
Baseball category.

Happy Holidays!

John Zajc
Executive Director

SABR web site: www.sabr.org

Pay dues/make donations online: http://store.sabr.org

Make the gift that costs nothing during your lifetime. Consider Joining the
Legacy Circle -- SABR's recognition of Planned Gifts. See http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,2257

Membership Directory: http://members.sabr.org

Membership Office Telephone: 800-969-7227 or 216-575-0500

SABR 38, Cleveland, Ohio, June 26 to 29, 2008 at the Renaissance Hotel on Public
Square

SABR BioProject: http://bioproj.sabr.org/

The BioProject/SABRBoston Chapter have spin-offs published by Rounder Books,
http://www.rounderbooks.com/

Chapter e-lists and websites: http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=reg&m=9

Research Committee e-lists and websites:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=com&m=5

The Baseball Index: http://www.baseballindex.org

Research Needs and Classified Ads
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cls&m=3&s=207

SABR-L, baseball research's only moderated discussion list:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,69,3,153

BRSP, where SABRen discuss SABR policy :
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brsp

To order old SABR publications, head to: http://nebraskapress.unl.edu

Sale titles can be found at http://tinyurl.com/2hekvl

Please remember SABR is counting on you to keep your membership information,
particularly your email address, mailing address, and phone number information
up to date using the secure, password-protected members-only website.

SABR
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115
1-800-969-7227

HOLIDAY GATHERING
Holiday Greetings to you and all your Loved ones! You’re all invited to an informal Holiday gathering at Long Wong’s Chinese-American Sportsbar at 5 PM, Wednesday, December 26th. The restaurant is located at 5230 West Bluemound Road. We’re planning to
socialize, enjoy your choice of beverage, and order food off the menu. Hope to see you there!
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next meeting of the Ken Keltner Badger State Chapter of SABR meeting will take place on Saturday February 2, 2008, 11 AM at Long Wong’s. The meeting will feature, courtesy of Doak Ewing, President of Rare Sportsfilms, a showing of the entire Game 4 of the 1957 World Series. Tentatively scheduled to appear as Guests of Honor at this time are Johnny Logan, and Mr. and Mrs. Felix Mantilla. We will also conduct a 50/50 raffle, have baseball items for sale, and raffles for other neat items. Food and drink will be available. A discussion of the Borchert Field Project will take place after the film. This event attracted a large crowd last year, so reservations are recommended. You can guarantee yourself a spot by contacting Rick Schabowski at 414-322-4997, or via e-mail at RICKIU76@aol.com.
A joint meeting with the Emil Rothe Chapter (Chicago) is planned for Saturday May 17, 2008. This meeting is planned in conjunction with the Beloit-Peoria game. We plan on meeting before the game, then enjoying a nice evening of Baseball. Rumor has it………that all the snow will be gone by then! If you’re interested in attending, let me know, and I’ll forward the information to David Malamut of the Chicago Chapter.
BORCHERT FIELD PROJECT
The Borchert Field Project is underway, and we’d like to have more players
   ( researchers) step up to the plate. Bob Buege has put together some interesting ideas for your research.

            On Sunday, December 2, 2007, a small cadre of dedicated SABR researchers braved the elements to begin the process of creating a history of Borchert Field and everything that occurred there.
            The intrepid researchers were Matt Bednarski, Bob Buege, Dennis Degenhardt, Dennis Pajot, and Rick Schabowski.
 
First, a preface:
 
            Okay, so it wasn’t Yankee Stadium. But it had a short right field line, just like the park where Maris slammed number 61. The Yankees played here a bunch of times, too. The Bambino, The Iron Horse, Joltin’ Joe, The Mick, they all played in Borchert Field.
            Casey Stengel managed in Borchert Field. He managed the Milwaukee ball club, and his team won the pennant. He was not universally popular, though, and he got fired. Just like in The Big Apple.
            The man acclaimed as the world’s greatest athlete in the 1912 Olympic Games, Jim Thorpe, didn’t get along in Gotham City, so he played ball in Borchert Field for a season. He and his family lived a fly ball away. A few years later he returned and played pro football there.
            Just like in the famous ballpark in the Bronx, visiting ballplayers included the greatest heroes of the game: Teddy Ballgame; The Say-Hey Kid; Stan the Man; Bucketfoot Al, known locally as the Duke of Mitchell Street. They all showed off their talents in Borchert Field.
            So did Eddie Mathews. The Brookfield Bomber faced an African American pitcher for the first time in his life in Borchert Field, a guy named Dave Barnhill. All Eddie did was smash a game-winning grand slam off him. The next day Eddie was demoted to the Atlanta Crackers.
            Bill Veeck learned how to be a promotional genius in Borchert Field. He conceived and perfected many of his stunts in the old wooden ballpark at Eighth and Chambers.
Just like The House That Ruth Built, Borchert Field also hosted non-baseball events, some in sports, some not. Boxing and wrestling matches were big. So were football games.
The Green Bay Packers played in Borchert Field, in league games, not exhibitions. One time they were the home team; five times they were the visitors. Curly Lambeau’s guys held Yankee Stadium’s team, the ones Chris Berman calls the New York Football Giants, without a first down. Somehow, the Packers still lost. Anything was possible in Borchert Field.
Political rallies filled the grandstand at Borchert. The President of the United States gave a major policy address on atomic energy—in Borchert Field. Fundraisrs of all stripes used Borchert Field’s hallowed ground to gather a crowd and keep them entertained. Jackie Price caught fly balls in his jeep and hung upside down while taking batting practice. Ralph Cutting’s goat kept the lawn trimmed. Cuckoo Christensen read the newspaper while playing the outfield. Every night for two weeks, Mount Vesuvius erupted and destroyed Pompeii.
A person lucky enough to live on Milwaukee’s near north side between 1888 and 1952 could experience the world and never leave the neighborhood.
Just as a starting point, we divided our anthology into a variety of categories, subject to change on short notice:
 
1. the ballpark
2. baseball teams (Brewers, Negro League, Bears, Chicks, etc.)
                        (including Little World Series winners)
3. football teams (Milwaukee Badgers, Packers, etc.)
4. ballplayers (outstanding and interesting, both home and visitors)
5. owners (Borchert, Veeck, Killilea, etc.)
6. interesting people (Harry Truman, Johnny Price, Paul Robeson, Woodchuck Welmus, etc.)
7. specific football and baseball games
8. occasional sports (boxing, wrestling, …)
9. oral histories
10. miscellany
 
Following is a list of specific events and dates from Borchert Field, any or all of which might be of interest to research or might suggest other ideas for events to research. We hope to attract many, many more participants to this project. A person may contribute a little or a lot. Find something interesting and go for it.
 
These are in no particular order.
 
1. Negro League ballclubs
a. Milwaukee Bears, 1923
b. Chicago American Giants vs. Cincinnati Tigers, June 21, 1937
c. Chicago American Giants vs. Chattanooga Choo-Choos, August 28, 1947
d. Chicago American Giants vs. Memphis Red Sox, August 16, 1946
e. Chicago American Giants vs. Philadelphia Stars, July 4, 1952
f. Chicago American Giants vs. Pittsburgh Crawfords, August 27-28, 1935
g. Chicago American Giants vs. Brooklyn Cubans, September 4, 1950
h. Milwaukee Red Sox vs. Chicago Colored All-Stars, May 22, 1932
 
2. In 1938 the Brewers flew a white flag above the Plankinton Building on game
days. It resembled the Japanese flag, and some Chinese people complained.
 
3. Brewers play 4 ˝ inning scoreless tie, thousands storm box office for refund.
 
4. Professional wrestling, including Young Hackenschmidt, August 26, 1936
 
5. Home run ball hits neighbor on 7th Street, she sues, collects $7,500.
 
6. New York Football Giants practice in Borchert for NFL championship game vs. Packers, December 9, 1939 (Packers won the next day, 27-0).
 
 
7. Brewers exhibitions against major league clubs
 
a. vs. New York Yankees, May 11, 1943
b. vs. Brooklyn Dodgers, July 8, 1942
c. vs. Chicago Cubs, June 26, 1939
d. vs. Chicago White Sox, August 30, 1935
e. vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, May 24, 1951
f. vs. Chicago Cubs, June 9, 1952
g. vs. St. Louis Browns, July 21, 1952
h. vs. St. Louis Cardinals, July 19, 1943
 
8. Bill Veeck and Charlie Grimm buy the Milwaukee Brewers, June 23, 1941
Bill Veeck sells Milwaukee Brewers, October 27, 1945
 
9. Brewers exhibition vs. Appleton Papermakers; Charlie Grimm pitches final
inning, Earl Gillespie plays first base for Brewers, August 20, 1951.
 
10. Brewers win exhibition vs. Oldtimers, including spitballer Red Faber and
all-time great name Doug McWeeney.
 
11. World Series stars Dizzy and Daffy Dean fail to pitch as advertised, although
Dizzy slams a home run; riot squads are called to quell vociferous, angry fans,
October 15, 1934.
 
12. “Brewers sign first Negro player—Leonard Pearson,” July 15, 1950
 
13. Spectacular pyrotechnic “Last Days of Pompeii,” most costly, magnificent
       pyrotechnic production ever, September 1-17, 1892 in Athletic Park
 
14. Braves’ Lou Perini buys Brewers for $270,000, August 29, 1946
 
15. 20-year-old Norman Roy hurls one-hitter vs. St. Paul, September 18, 1949
 
16. Bert Thiel hurls no-hitter vs. Mud Hens, August 16, 1951
 
17. Brewers vs. Saints game, scheduled for 10:30 A.M., delayed until noon by
late St. Paul train; Veeck serves cornflakes and milk for free to waiting fans
while seven-piece swing band in nightgowns plays music, May 8, 1943.
 
18. Green Bay Packers hold New York Football Giants without a first down, but
Packers lose, 10-7.
 
            19. President Harry Truman speaks about atomic energy, October 14, 1948.
 
            
             WEBSITES
You can still follow your favorite team during the off-season by accessing the Midwest Diamond Report at www.midwestdiamondreport.com. The site also has links to some nice spots for purchasing Holiday gifts.
To keep abreast of the Milwaukee Braves Historical Association activities the www.57braves.com is a must go to site. You can purchase great gifts there including the DVD, “ Milwaukee Braves: A Golden Legacy”, and memberships in the Association.
 
QUESTIONS???
As always…..don’t hesitate in contacting me with any questions you might have by reaching my by phone at 414-322-4997, or e-mail at RICKIU76@aol.com. I hope to see you our future events!
 
Rick

Happy New Year!

Well, 2008 is here, and that means the SABR convention is coming to Cleveland in
less than 170 days!

Nearly 100 members have booked their hotel room at the Renaissance Hotel. I
encourage you to make your hotel reservation earlier than later, since rooms are
limited.

To make your hotel reservation, call 1-800-HOTELS-1 and mention that you are
making reservations for the Society for American Baseball Research annual
convention, June 26 to 29 at the Renaissance Hotel in Cleveland.

You can also book online by heading to

http://tinyurl.com/3danvj

and clicking the appropriate hyperlink.

The SABR Renewal Drive is going great! Thanks to the more than 4,000 members who
have already sent in their renewal for 2008, we are in the top five renewal
rates by date in the 17 years I've been with SABR.

If you have not yet renewed, you can do so online by signing in to
members.sabr.org and clicking on MySABR. Then,

Click on the yellow “Renew” Button near the right-hand side of the page near the
top
Follow the Directions on the “Quick Renewal” form

If you renew online by next Tuesday, you'll save us the trouble of mailing you a
second renewal notice.

Thank you for your continued support of SABR!

John Zajc
Executive Director

SABR web site: www.sabr.org

Pay dues/make donations online: http://store.sabr.org

Make the gift that costs nothing during your lifetime. Consider Joining the
Legacy Circle -- SABR's recognition of Planned Gifts. See http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,2257

Membership Directory: http://members.sabr.org

Membership Office Telephone: 800-969-7227 or 216-575-0500

SABR 38, Cleveland, Ohio, June 26 to 29, 2008 at the Renaissance Hotel on Public
Square

Chapter e-lists and websites: http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=reg&m=9

Research Committee e-lists and websites:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=com&m=5

SABR BioProject: http://bioproj.sabr.org/
The BioProject/SABRBoston Chapter have spin-offs published by Rounder Books,
http://www.rounderbooks.com/

The Baseball Index: http://www.baseballindex.org

Research Needs and Classified Ads
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cls&m=3&s=207

SABR-L, baseball research's only moderated discussion list:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,69,3,153

BRSP, where SABRen discuss SABR policy :
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brsp

To order old SABR publications, head to: http://nebraskapress.unl.edu

Sale titles can be found at http://tinyurl.com/2hekvl

Please remember SABR is counting on you to keep your membership information,
particularly your email address, mailing address, and phone number information
up to date using the secure, password-protected members-only website.

SABR
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115
1-800-969-7227

 
> UPCOMING MEETING
>
> The next meeting of the Ken Keltner Badger State Chapter of SABR meeting
> will take place on Saturday February 2, 2008, 11 AM at Long Wong’s Chinese-American
Sportsbar, 5230 West Bluemound Road. The meeting will feature, courtesy of Doak Ewing,
President of Rare Sportsfilms, a showing of the entire Game 4 of the 1957 World Series.
> Tentatively scheduled to appear as Guests of Honor at this time are
  Johnny Logan, and Mr. and Mrs. Felix Mantilla. We will also conduct a 50/50
> raffle, where 1/2 of the money is awarded to the winner, and the other half
 going to fund future activites, a raffle for one of Doak Ewing's baseball DVD's,


and available for sale the following items:

 
 SABR NATIONAL PASTIME: Issues #10, 12 thru 15,17,18 20-22, the premiere issue- Fall 1982,
Spring 1984, Spring 1985, Winter 1987. $5.00 per issue
 




SABR BASEBALL RESEARCH JOURNALS:Issues 16 thru 27, 29 thru 33, and 1978. $5.00 per issue

If you want to reserve a purchase before the meeting, let me know and I'll reserve it for you.

> Food and drink will be available. A discussion of the Borchert Field
> Project will take place after the film. This event attracted a large
> crowd last year, so reservations are recommended. You can guarantee
> yourself a spot by contacting Rick Schabowski at 414-322-4997, or via
> e-mail at RICKIU76@aol.com.
 



MILWAUKEE BRAVES: A GOLDEN LEGACY
If you're coming to the meeting, and are interested in purchasing a copy of the "Milwaukee Braves: A Golden Legacy"
 please let me know by January 21st as I can pre-order them for you. The cost is $20.00. I'll bring them to the meeting

> FUTURE MEETING
> A joint meeting with the Emil Rothe Chapter (Chicago) is planned for
> Saturday May 17, 2008. This meeting is planned in conjunction with the
> Beloit-Peoria game. We plan on meeting before the game, then enjoying a
> nice evening of Baseball. Rumor has it………that all the snow will be
> gone by then! If you’re interested in attending, let me know, and
I’ll
> forward the information to David Malamut of the Chicago Chapter.
 

WEBSITE

Special thanks to Gregg Hoffmann, who maintains the www.midwestdiamondreport.com site for creating
a site for our Chapter. Following is the info from Gregg on how to access the site:




...The Keltner SABR site is up in cyberspace. If you go to www.midwestdiamondreport.com and look
in the left hand column, you will find a link to it. You're probably better off routing members, etc.
 to the site that way, but if they want the direct link it is www.oldschoolcollectibles.com/articles/article7.html.

>
>> QUESTIONS???
>
> As always…..don’t hesitate in contacting me with any questions you
> might have by reaching my by phone at 414-322-4997, or e-mail at
> RICKIU76@aol.com. I hope to see you our future events!
>
>
>
> Rick

Time is running out to make nominations for two awards and SABR board postions.
And less than a month is left to submit your abstract for making a research
presentation at SABR 38.

The Sporting News-SABR Baseball Research Award recognizes those whose
outstanding research projects completed during the preceding calendar year have
significantly expanded our knowledge or understanding of baseball.

Eligible projects must be the product of original research or analysis and must
significantly advance our knowledge of baseball. They must be characterized by
factual accuracy and notable insight.

See

http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,498,43,0

for a complete description of the award.

The McFarland-SABR Baseball Research Award honors the author(s) of the best
articles or papers, published or unpublished, on baseball history or biography
completed during the preceding calendar year.

Eligible works will include magazine and journal articles, previously
unpublished chapters or articles in anthologies or other books with multiple
authors, unpublished research papers and written versions of oral presentations.
Authors honored for unpublished work may not later receive a SABR research award
for that work (or work that is substantially the same) in published form.

For a complete description of the award, see

http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,1902

February 1 is also the deadline for nominations to seek election to the SABR
Board of Directors. Offices up for election are Vice-President, Treasurer, and
Director. See the SABR Bulletin or contact Nominating Committee chair Dan Levitt
for more information - danrl@attglobal.net.

February 17 is the deadline to submit your abstract for consideration to present
at the SABR convention in Cleveland. See

http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,2476,17,0

for more information.
 
Thank you for your continued support of SABR!

John Zajc
Executive Director
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115
1-800-969-7227
www.sabr.org

Pay dues/make donations online: http://store.sabr.org

Make the gift that costs nothing during your lifetime. Consider Joining the
Legacy Circle -- SABR's recognition of Planned Gifts. See http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,2257

Membership Directory: http://members.sabr.org

Membership Office Telephone: 800-969-7227 or 216-575-0500

SABR 38, Cleveland, Ohio, June 26 to 29, 2008 at the Renaissance Hotel on Public
Square

Chapter e-lists and websites: http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=reg&m=9

Research Committee e-lists and websites:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=com&m=5

SABR BioProject: http://bioproj.sabr.org/
The BioProject/SABRBoston Chapter have spin-offs published by Rounder Books,
http://www.rounderbooks.com/

The Baseball Index: http://www.baseballindex.org

SABR now has a MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/sabr_baseball_research
If you have a MySpace page, feel free to invite SABR to be your friend (and make
SABR a "Top Friend").

Research Needs and Classified Ads
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cls&m=3&s=207

SABR-L, baseball research's only moderated discussion list:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,69,3,153

BRSP, where SABRen discuss SABR policy:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brsp

To order old SABR publications, head to: http://nebraskapress.unl.edu

Sale titles can be found at http://tinyurl.com/2hekvl

Please remember SABR is counting on you to keep your membership information,
particularly your email address, mailing address, and phone number information
up to date using the secure, password-protected members-only website.

Please find attached No 6 of the Baseball in Wartime newsletter which features the 1943 ETO World Series.
 
Have you missed a previous issue? You can download them all at www.baseballinwartime.co.uk/newsletter.htm
 
Gary Bedingfield
Baseball in Wartime
www.baseballinwartime.co.uk
garybed@gmail.com
 
[the Baseball in Wartime Newsletter is a free monthly publication. If, however, you would like to make a small donation to the production and distribution costs you can do so at the Baseball in Wartime website. www.baseballinwartime.co.uk/donate.htm. Thank you.
 
[feel free to email me about advertising opportunities in this newsletter and on www.baseballinwartime.co.uk ]
 

------------------------------------------------------- --
Gary Bedingfield
Baseball in Wartime (Founder and Editor)
5 Pineview Court
Glasgow
G15 7QT
Scotland
Great Britain

As we have a lot of newer members, I wanted to remind everyone of our electronic
e-mail list. There is not a lot of traffic (although traffic is allowed and
encouraged). It is where I announce the posting of all new biographies, among
other things.

In the coming weeks I plan to post most of the biographies from the AL Deadball
book, and the 1967 Red Sox book, along with the usual cache of biographies from
our editors.

To subscribe, just send an email to:
SABRBioProject-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Have a great weekend,
Mark Armour

The Baseball Research Journal for 2007 is being delivered to all membership
year-2007 members. I've only read a few articles and scanned a few others, but
it looks like Jim Charlton saved his best Baseball Research Journal for last.
Whether it is an analysis of third-base coaches ("The Traffic Directors") by Dan
Fox and Neal Williams or a study of the 1909 St. Paul Gophers ("Can You Hear the
Noise?") by Todd Peterson (recipient of a Yoseloff-SABR Baseball Research
grant), there is breadth as well as depth in this issue. If you joined SABR
after September 30, 2007, you will not receive this issue because you will
receive the publications in the 2008 schedule. To order your copy, contact the
University of Nebraska Press, 1-800-755-1105 (US orders).

And while Jim Charlton is to be congratulated for a fine final issue of BRJ, it
is time to welcome new Publications Director Nick Frankovich to the SABR office.
Nick comes to us from Fordham University Press and now has one full week under
his belt.

He'd like to increase the stable of members whom he can turn to for help on
various parts of the editorial and production process, so if you are a freelance
copyeditor, book designer, cover designer, or whatever, please send Nick an
email of introduction. His SABR email address is frankovich@sabr.org

Thank you for your continued support of SABR!

John Zajc
Executive Director

SABR web site: www.sabr.org

Pay dues/make donations online: http://store.sabr.org

Make the gift that costs nothing during your lifetime. Consider Joining the
Legacy Circle -- SABR's recognition of Planned Gifts. See http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,2257

Membership Directory: http://members.sabr.org

Membership Office Telephone: 800-969-7227 or 216-575-0500

SABR 38, Cleveland, Ohio, June 26 to 29, 2008 at the Renaissance Hotel on Public
Square

Chapter e-lists and websites: http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=reg&m=9

Research Committee e-lists and websites:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=com&m=5

SABR BioProject: http://bioproj.sabr.org/

The BioProject/SABRBoston Chapter have spin-offs published by Rounder Books,
http://www.rounderbooks.com/

The Baseball Index: http://www.baseballindex.org

SABR now has a MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/sabr_baseball_research

If you have a MySpace page, feel free to invite SABR to be your friend.

Research Needs and Classified Ads
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cls&m=3&s=207

SABR-L, baseball research's only moderated discussion list:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,69,3,153

BRSP, where SABRen discuss SABR policy :
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brsp

To order old SABR publications, head to: http://nebraskapress.unl.edu

Sale titles can be found at http://tinyurl.com/2hekvl

Do you Facebook? Join the SABR Group.

Please remember SABR is counting on you to keep your membership information,
particularly your email address, mailing address, and phone number information
up to date using the secure, password-protected members-only website.

SABR
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115
1-800-969-7227

A quick note to tell you that convention registration is now open at the SABR
Store, http://store.sabr.org.

Some of the details of the program are at the Convention portion of the SABR web
site, www.sabr.org.

If you have not renewed your SABR membership for 2008, please do so as soon as
possible. Dues increase on April 1, 2008.
 
Thank you for your continued support of SABR!

John Zajc
Executive Director

SABR web site: www.sabr.org

Pay dues/make donations online: http://store.sabr.org

Make the gift that costs nothing during your lifetime. Consider Joining the
Legacy Circle -- SABR's recognition of Planned Gifts. See http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,2257

Membership Directory: http://members.sabr.org

Membership Office Telephone: 800-969-7227 or 216-575-0500

SABR 38, Cleveland, Ohio, June 26 to 29, 2008 at the Renaissance Hotel on Public
Square

Chapter e-lists and websites: http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=reg&m=9

Research Committee e-lists and websites:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=com&m=5

SABR BioProject: http://bioproj.sabr.org/

The BioProject/SABRBoston Chapter have spin-offs published by Rounder Books,
http://www.rounderbooks.com/

The Baseball Index: http://www.baseballindex.org

Do you Facebook? Join the SABR Group.

SABR now has a MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/sabr_baseball_research
If you have a MySpace page, feel free to invite SABR to be your friend.

Research Needs and Classified Ads
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cls&m=3&s=207

SABR-L, baseball research's only moderated discussion list:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,69,3,153

BRSP, where SABRen discuss SABR policy :
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brsp

To order old SABR publications, head to: http://nebraskapress.unl.edu

Sale titles can be found at http://tinyurl.com/2hekvl

Please remember SABR is counting on you to keep your membership information,
particularly your email address, mailing address, and phone number information
up to date using the secure, password-protected members-only website.

SABR
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115
1-800-969-7227

A quick note to remind you that the deadline for the Yoseloff-SABR Baseball
Research Grants is quickly approaching. See

http://tinyurl.com/2wkhdb

for more information. A big thank you to the Yoseloff Foundation for continuing
their support of this important program to help baseball researchers.

Also note that it is SABR election season. Please review the candidate
statements and vote in time for your ballot to be received by June 3.
 
Thank you for your continued support of SABR!

John Zajc
Executive Director

SABR web site: www.sabr.org

Pay dues/make donations online: http://store.sabr.org

Make the gift that costs nothing during your lifetime. Consider Joining the
Legacy Circle -- SABR's recognition of Planned Gifts. See http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,2257

Membership Directory: http://members.sabr.org

Membership Office Telephone: 800-969-7227 or 216-575-0500

SABR 38, Cleveland, Ohio, June 26 to 29, 2008 at the Renaissance Hotel on Public
Square

Chapter e-lists and websites: http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=reg&m=9

Jerry Malloy Conference, Willowbrook IL (outside Chicago), July 24 to 27, 2008

Do you Facebook? Join the SABR Group.

SABR now has a MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/sabr_baseball_research
If you have a MySpace page, feel free to invite SABR to be your friend.

Research Committee e-lists and websites:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=com&m=5

SABR BioProject: http://bioproj.sabr.org/
The BioProject/SABRBoston Chapter have spin-offs published by Rounder Books,
http://www.rounderbooks.com/

The Baseball Index: http://www.baseballindex.org
Research Needs and Classified Ads
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cls&m=3&s=207

SABR-L, baseball research's only moderated discussion list:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,69,3,153

BRSP, where SABRen discuss SABR policy :
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brsp

To order old SABR publications, head to: http://nebraskapress.unl.edu

Sale titles can be found at http://tinyurl.com/2hekvl

Please remember SABR is counting on you to keep your membership information,
particularly your email address, mailing address, and phone number information
up to date using the secure, password-protected members-only website.

SABR
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115
1-800-969-7227

There are three special events coming up two rather soon hosted by local SABR
chapters, and one down the road a bit hosted by the SABR NEgro Leagues
committee.

Next weekend (April 26 and 27), the Detroit Chapter is hosting a a Baseball Race
and Integration Symposium entitled: "Late in the Game: The Tigers and Red Sox
Long Road to Integration." For further information, check out the chapter
website at:

http://sabr-detroit.org

The following weekend, the Rocky Mountain Chapter is hosting a Denver Bears -
New York Yankees Reunion on Saturday, May 3rd. Former Bears/Yankees who will be
on hand are Don Larsen, Ryne Duren, Herb Plews, Johnny Blanchard, Ralph Terry
and Woodie Held.

For more information, see:

http://www.rmsabr.org/?page_id=132

The SABR Negro Leagues Committee will be holding the 11th Annual Jerry Malloy
Conference beginning July 24 in Willowbrook, Illinois (outside Chicago). If you
are interested in the history of the Negro Leagues, then this is a conference
you need to attend.

For more information, see:

http://www.larrylester42.com/jerry-malloy-...leagues-conference/

Thank you for your support of SABR!

John Zajc
Executive Director
Society for American Baseball Research
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115
www.sabr.org
1-800-969-7227

Pay dues/make donations online: http://store.sabr.org

Make the gift that costs nothing during your lifetime. Consider Joining the
Legacy Circle -- SABR's recognition of Planned Gifts. See http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,2257

Membership Directory: http://members.sabr.org

Membership Office Telephone: 800-969-7227 or 216-575-0500

SABR 38, Cleveland, Ohio, June 26 to 29, 2008 at the Renaissance Hotel on Public
Square

Chapter e-lists and websites: http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=reg&m=9

Jerry Malloy Conference, Willowbrook IL (outside Chicago), July 24 to 27, 2008

Do you Facebook? Join the SABR Group.

SABR now has a MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/sabr_baseball_research
If you have a MySpace page, feel free to invite SABR to be your friend.

Research Committee e-lists and websites:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=com&m=5

SABR BioProject: http://bioproj.sabr.org/
The BioProject/SABRBoston Chapter have spin-offs published by Rounder Books,
http://www.rounderbooks.com/

The Baseball Index: http://www.baseballindex.org
Research Needs and Classified Ads
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cls&m=3&s=207

SABR-L, baseball research's only moderated discussion list:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,69,3,153

BRSP, where SABRen discuss SABR policy :
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brsp

To order old SABR publications, head to: http://nebraskapress.unl.edu

Sale titles can be found at http://tinyurl.com/2hekvl

Please remember SABR is counting on you to keep your membership information,
particularly your email address, mailing address, and phone number information
up to date using the secure, password-protected members-only website.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

Baseball season is in "full-swing", and there are many Baseball-related
activities that you can be a part of.

MILWAUKEE BRAVES HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

 

It's going to be one of the most historic events ever staged by the MBHA, as the
man who hit the historic " Shot Heard Round the World", Bobby Thomson , along
with the Brooklyn Dodgers leftfielder in that historic game, longtime Milwaukee
Braves player Andy Pafko will be honored on Thursday May 15 at the Potowatomi's
Northern Lights Theater.

Each ticket holder will receive an official major league baseball personally
signed by Thomson.

Prior to the reception and dinner, which begins at 6 PM, Thomson will be
introduced to the fans attending the Brewers-Dodgers game, which is an afternoon
affair.

To order tickets, send a $125 check payable to the MBHA to:

Tom Kaminski
2614 E. Bottsford Ave.
St. Francis, WI. 53235

You can also call or e-mail Rick Schabowski at 414-322-4997, RICKIU76@aol.com.

SABR MEETING

The next SABR meeting will be held on Saturday May 17th in Beloit. Special
thanks to David Malamut for organizing this meeting! Details follow:

Location: Pohlman Field, Beloit, Wisconsin
Peoria Chiefs ( Cubs) vs Beloit Snappers ( Twins)
Game Time 6:30 PM Meeting Time 4 PM
Speakers: Beloit General Manager Jeff Vohs, Director of Media and Community
Relations/Marketing Erik Van Dyck, and following them possibly a player or coach

For more info contact David Malamut at david@malamut.net.

BORCHERT FIELD PROJECT
We are still working on the Borchert Field project. If you're interested in
getting involved please contact me.

RESEARCH NEEDS

I received the follwing request from a fellow SABR member, Bill Dunstone

Does anybody know anything about the Dow baseball team in Midland, Michigan of
1949-1950? A person in California e-mailed Bill, asking about a professional
Baseball player with a last name of Gormley. Please e-mail any info to
whdstone@hotmail.com.

Looking for any info, or Baseball cards about the Jamestown (NY) Falcons of the
1951-52 seasons. A member of the Old Time Ballplayers of Wisconsin, Dick Lisecki
played for this team, and would love to get any info. Please forward any info to
Rick Schabowski at RICKIU76@aol.com.

SABR 38

The National Convention for SABR will be held in Cleveland, Ohio, June 26- 29th.
Once you go to a National Convention.....you'll never miss one! There are
excellent research presentations, panels, and an opportunity to meet a lot of
great Baseball fans! For more info go to the SABR website at www.sabr.org.

WEBSITES

A shameless plug for two Baseball related websites......... the Milwaukee Braves
Historical Association maintains a site at www.57braves.com. You can stay
abreast of future activites, and purchase some great items. Gregg Hoffmann
maintains a site www.midwestdiamondreport.com that is a must go to site about
Baseball. There are also a large amount of hyperlinks to other baseball sites,
and links to great stores such as Old School Collectibles. Check the sites
out.......you'll enjoy!

QUESTIONS?

Don't hesitate in contacting me about any activities! I can be reached by phone
at 414-322-4997, or by e-mail at RICKIU76@aol.com.

Best of Luck!

Rick Schabowski

Bob Koehler has passed away after a long bout with cancer........remember him in your thoughts and Prayers!

Rick

Koehler, Robert R. Age 67, of Brookfield. Passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Pam, at his side on Saturday, April 26, 2008. Loving husband of Pam for 12 ˝ years. Survived by his mother, Bertha "Betty" Koehler, brother-in-law, Jess Whitnall, sister-in-law, Brenda Wierschke, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, other relatives and friends. Bob was a 1958 graduate of Milwaukee King High School and a 1964 graduate of UWM. He was well known as a baseball historian and co-authored the book "The American Association Milwaukee Brewers". As the owner of Bob Koehler Cards, he participated in all National Sports Collector and SABR conventions and activities. He was an active member of Old Time Ball Players Association and the Milwaukee Braves Historical Society. Bob taught English, Speech and Drama at Milwaukee South Division High School from 1964-1979. Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, May 3 from 1-2:30PM at CHURCH AND CHAPEL, 1875 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield. Memorial services will begin at 2:30. Memorial contributions may be made to SABR, the Milwaukee Public Library, or Habitat for Humanity. CHURCH AND CHAPEL Ritter - Larsen Bros. 262-827-0659 Obits - Condolences - Directions www.churchandchapel.com

SABR members are once again charged up for another convention.

As of yesterday afternoon, SABR's room block was sold out at the Renaissance
Hotel for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights. We have arranged for overflow
rooms at the Radisson Hotel at Gateway and at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. See
http://tinyurl.com/3danvj
for details. If you have already made a reservation and find out that you no
longer can use it, please contact me to see if I can arrange for another member
to take over your reservation.

We had 295 registrations in hand yesterday as well. The deadline for the early
registration discount is May 29.

The schedule of Research Presentations for the convention have been added to the
SABR web site (www.sabr.org). Start checking out what presentations will be when
to help plan your agenda at the convention. Look for updates every few days on
the Convention pages of www.sabr.org.

Remember that if you are flying in, Continental is offering a meeting discount.
To make your reservation call 1-800-468-7022 and provide the ZCode ZCWU and the
Agreement Code DDHR56.

Once at the airport, getting to the Renaissance is easy. Use the RTA Red Line.
The train will take you from the airport to Tower City Station in less than a
half hour. The Renaissance Hotel is connected to Tower City Station, so you
won;t even have to go outside.

If you are driving to the convention, parking near the Renaissance is at a bit
of a premium. Tower City Parking (http://www.towercityparking.com/hours.asp#selfparking)
is an option that is less expensive than hotel parking.

SABR thanks all of its convention supporters, including the Office of the
Commissioner of Major League Baseball and the Cleveland Indians Baseball Club.

Thank you for your continued support of SABR!


John Zajc
Executive Director

SABR web site: www.sabr.org

Pay dues/make donations online: http://store.sabr.org

Make the gift that costs nothing during your lifetime. Consider Joining the
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Membership Directory: http://members.sabr.org

Membership Office Telephone: 800-969-7227 or 216-575-0500

SABR 38, Cleveland, Ohio, June 26 to 29, 2008 at the Renaissance Hotel on Public
Square

Jerry Malloy Conference, Willowbrook IL (outside Chicago), July 24 to 27, 2008

Chapter e-lists and websites: http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=reg&m=9

Research Committee e-lists and websites:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=com&m=5

Do you Facebook? Join the SABR Group.

SABR now has a MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/sabr_baseball_research
If you have a MySpace page, feel free to invite SABR to be your friend.

SABR BioProject: http://bioproj.sabr.org/
The BioProject/SABRBoston Chapter have spin-offs published by Rounder Books,
http://www.rounderbooks.com/

The Baseball Index: http://www.baseballindex.org
Research Needs and Classified Ads
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cls&m=3&s=207

SABR-L, baseball research's only moderated discussion list:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,69,3,153

BRSP, where SABRen discuss SABR policy :
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brsp

To order old SABR publications, head to: http://nebraskapress.unl.edu

Sale titles can be found at http://tinyurl.com/2hekvl

Please remember SABR is counting on you to keep your membership information,
particularly your email address, mailing address, and phone number information
up to date using the secure, password-protected members-only website.

SABR
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115
1-800-969-7227

In 2006, SABR, the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and the LA84 Foundation (then
known as the Amateur Athletic Foundation) agreed to team up to digitize The
Sporting Life. Many thanks to Jim Gates and the Hall of Fame for providing their
copy of this important periodical of the late 19th and early 20th century.

I am pleased to let you know that many issues are now available for searching,
researching, reading, and printing at the LA84 Foundation Digital Archive web
site.

Point your browser to: http://tinyurl.com/6yb7vg

As you will notice, the full run is not available yet, but issues will be loaded
throughout the coming months.

And while I am on the topic of digital resources, SABR has formed an ad hoc
committee on Digitization headed by Jonathan Frankel.

At present, the committee is compiling a list of potential items to be
digitized, including the Federal League papers in Chicago, and the Celler
hearings. If you are aware of a baseball resource that you think baseball
researchers could benefit from if it were available online, contact Jonathan
Frankel at jlfrankel@comcast.net.

Thank you for your continued support of SABR!

John Zajc
Executive Director

SABR web site: www.sabr.org

Pay dues/make donations online: http://store.sabr.org

Make the gift that costs nothing during your lifetime. Consider Joining the
Legacy Circle -- SABR's recognition of Planned Gifts. See http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,2257

Membership Directory: http://members.sabr.org

Membership Office Telephone: 800-969-7227 or 216-575-0500

SABR 38, Cleveland, Ohio, June 26 to 29, 2008 at the Renaissance Hotel on Public
Square

Jerry Malloy Conference, Willowbrook IL (outside Chicago), July 24 to 27, 2008

Chapter e-lists and websites: http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=reg&m=9

Research Committee e-lists and websites:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=com&m=5

SABR BioProject, now with over 750 biographies: http://bioproj.sabr.org/

The BioProject has spin-offs published by Rounder Books, http://www.rounderbooks.com/
and Maple Street Press, http://www.maplestreetpress.com/book.cfm?book_id=29

The Baseball Index: http://www.baseballindex.org
Research Needs and Classified Ads
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cls&m=3&s=207

Do you Facebook? Join the SABR Group.

SABR now has a MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/sabr_baseball_research
If you have a MySpace page, feel free to invite SABR to be your friend.

SABR-L, baseball research's only moderated discussion list:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,69,3,153

BRSP, where SABRen discuss SABR policy :
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brsp

To order old SABR publications, head to: http://nebraskapress.unl.edu

Sale titles can be found at http://tinyurl.com/2hekvl

Please remember SABR is counting on you to keep your membership information,
particularly your email address, mailing address, and phone number information
up to date using the secure, password-protected members-only website.

SABR
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115
1-800-969-7227

The May 29 early registration deadline for the SABR convention is fast
approaching, so don't forget to save some money by getting your registration in
soon.

The Research Presentation schedules and research committee schedules are posted
on the convention pages of www.sabr.org. Click on "Convention" and then navigate
to the information you want by clicking on the appropriate tabs.

Fewer than 60 tickets to Friday's Reds v. Indians game remain in SABR's block of
tickets in the 300 section; there are many SABR tickets available in the 400
section.

If you still need to make your hotel reservations, the most likely of the SABR
hotels to still have space is the Crowne Plaza. Located about a half mile from
the Renaissance, the Crowne Plaza is closer to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
and Great Lake Science Center. The Crowne Plaza is the hotel that SABR members
stayed at during the 1990 Cleveland convention.

To make a reservation, call 800-321-1090, ask for reservations and then ask to
be placed in the SABR Room block. The SABR blocks at the Renaissance Hotel and
the Radisson are sold out, but there is always a (very, very small) chance that
if you call at the exact right time, you can book a room that was only recently
cancelled.

And don't forget to cast your ballot in the SABR election. Ballots must be
received by 7am on Tuesday, June 3.

Thank you for your continued support of SABR!

John Zajc
Executive Director

Past SABR Journals and publications for as little as $1.50 each can be found at
http://tinyurl.com/2hekvl

SABR web site: www.sabr.org

Pay dues/make donations online: http://store.sabr.org

Make the gift that costs nothing during your lifetime. Consider Joining the
Legacy Circle -- SABR's recognition of Planned Gifts. See http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,2257

Membership Directory: http://members.sabr.org

Membership Office Telephone: 800-969-7227 or 216-575-0500

SABR 38, Cleveland, Ohio, June 26 to 29, 2008 at the Renaissance Hotel on Public
Square

Jerry Malloy Conference, Willowbrook IL (outside Chicago), July 24 to 27, 2008

The SABR Minor Leagues Database can be found at http://minors.sabrwebs.com;
volunteers always needed to improve the site.

Chapter e-lists and websites: http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=reg&m=9

Research Committee e-lists and websites:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=com&m=5

SABR BioProject, now with over 750 biographies: http://bioproj.sabr.org/
The BioProject/SABRBoston Chapter have spin-offs published by Rounder Books,
http://www.rounderbooks.com/ and Maple Street Press, http://www.maplestreetpress.com/book.cfm?book_id=29

The Baseball Index: http://www.baseballindex.org
Research Needs and Classified Ads
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cls&m=3&s=207

Do you Facebook? Join the SABR Group.

BRSP, where SABRen discuss SABR policy :
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brsp

SABR now has a MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/sabr_baseball_research
If you have a MySpace page, feel free to invite SABR to be your friend.

SABR-L, baseball research's only moderated discussion list:
http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,69,3,153

To order old SABR publications, head to: http://nebraskapress.unl.edu

Please remember SABR is counting on you to keep your membership information,
particularly your email address, mailing address, and phone number information
up to date using the secure, password-protected members-only website.

SABR
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115
1-800-969-7227

SABR is making nearly three dozen of its old publications (Baseball Research
Journal and The National Pastime, plus reprints like "Batting" and "Base Ball:
How to Become a Player") available a a deep, deep discount through June 10.

Order from SABR's book distributor, the University of Nebraska Press, by
visiting their bargain book pages.

The link below will take you directly to the SABR publications.

http://tinyurl.com/6s97hy

These books make an excellent Father's Day gift for the Dad who loves his
baseball history.

It's less than 25 days until the Cleveland convention, so I better get back to
work. The entire staff is looking forward to welcoming more than 600 SABR
members from around the world to the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Clevenad.

Thank you for your support of SABR!

John Zajc
Executive Director
Society for American Baseball Research
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115
1-800-969-7227
www.sabr.org

We're hoping you'll participate in a very important survey for SABR.

Click on the link below or copy and paste it into your web browser.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=hHFp...gA6YndO0oxrxA_3d_3d

The survey will only take a few minutes and will be an opportunity for
members and nonmembers to let us know what they like, dislike or could see
working better at SABR.org.
Thank you for taking the time. Your opinion is invaluable in understanding the
way you use SABR.org.


If you have any questions, please e-mail bbristol@sabr.org

Becky Bristol
Director of Special Projects
Society for American Baseball Research
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115
www.sabr.org

I understand that several committee members have had trouble contacting me. My
current email address is lspatz@mchsi.com
At least it is for now; it will change sometime in the next few months, as I
will be moving back to Florida.

Lyle Spatz

ps For anyone who hasn't heard, our chairman, Mark Armour, was the winner of
this year's Bob Davids Award. Congratulations Mark on a much-deserved honor.

I am still out of town (currently on some lake in Western New York) and was
surprised to discover that I have wireless internet access. I will send out
some more information about the convention when I return. I did want to touch
on my recent award, which Lyle mentioned in a recent note.

It was a rather ego-inflating moment when you consider the people who have won
the award before me. Including, of course, Lyle himself. From the time I heard
my name until the time I had to begin speaking was just a few minutes, not
nearly enough time to get my bearings and properly thank people who deserve to
be thanked. Please pardon the indulgence, as I will do so now.

The Biography Project is the principal reason I won the award I am sure, and
this project has benefited from the work of hundreds of people. In particular,
I want to now thank Fred Ivor-Campbell, who helped get this project started;
Lyle Spatz, ditto, and an important cog in the machine for six years; Bill
Nowlin, who is cracking the whip on all of our new team projects; Trey Strecker,
Warren Corbett, Jeff Bower, Mike Cooney; and perhaps most of all, Jan Finkel,
who has organized a large group of editors and made many writers (including me)
read better than they otherwise would. The day Jan agreed to come aboard may
have been the best day this project ever had.

I often say that this project is a huge undertaking made up of a lot of small
and well-defined tasks--the individual bios. The writers of the 840 bios do not
have to be aware of the greater project, but it is your efforts that have made
the project a success. Thanks to you I have a very big trophy.

Mark Armour

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Hello,

I just wanted to introduce myself. I recently joined SABR, and I’m looking forward to being a part of it. I recently published a book called “Stat One” and have heard from some SABR members regarding their opinions of it and of my statistic, P/E Average. I’d love to hear some feedback, whether positive, negative, or somewhere in between. It’s great to be a part of SABR…all the best!

Sincerely,

Craig Messmer

www.statonebaseball.com

 

MVP/E

 

            With the All-Star break upon us as the symbolic halfway point of the season, I thought it might be an interesting time to look at some of the leading MVP candidates in each league with regard to P/E Averages. Statistics are current through teams’ final games on Sunday, July 13th. P/E Averages were originally designed just for situations like this; they are an invaluable tool when comparing players, especially those from the same league (facing relatively the same competition) playing during the same time period. Enough talk…let’s take a look at the numbers for this year’s MVP hopefuls.

 

American League

 

Josh Hamilton (Texas): 1.228 P/E Average

            Hamilton leads all of MLB with 95 RBI. He has also eclipsed 200 total bases, leading an offensive explosion throughout the first half of the year in Texas.

 

Kevin Youkilis (Boston): 1.145 P/E Average

            Youkilis has come on strong of late to thrust himself into the MVP argument. With efficiency averages of .314 batting, .381 on-base, and .552 slugging, Youkilis is also on pace to shatter his career best in RBI.

 

Evan Longoria (Tampa Bay): 1.040 P/E Average

            If the Rays can stay in contention throughout, Longoria will receive some serious notoriety, although an MVP trophy is probably not in the cards for him quite yet. He has a .513 slugging percentage and 53 RBI.

 

Carlos Quentin (Chicago): 1.149 P/E Average

            White Sox fans are ecstatic over the numbers Quentin has already put up. He’s hit for power (22 homers, .525 slugging) and been both efficient (.375 on-base) and productive (70 RBI) for his first-place team.

 

Justin Morneau (Minnesota): 1.085 P/E Average

            Morneau leads the overachieving Twins in RBI; he has also batted .323 so far this year. Could a second piece of MVP hardware be in his future?

 

My vote for AL MVP: Hamilton

 

National League

 

Chipper Jones (Atlanta): 1.173 P/E Average

            Jones, who has flirted with a .400 batting average on and off throughout the year, has settled in at .376 for the break. He has more walks (56) than strikeouts (40) and has outstanding efficiency averages of .472 on-base and .614 slugging.

 

Ryan Howard (Philadelphia): 1.132 P/E Average

            Despite the fact that Howard will likely set the strikeout record this year, perhaps going well beyond 200, he has been Mr. Production. His RBI numbers are dominant despite the fact that some of his other stats are not.

 

Chase Utley (Philadelphia): 1.184 P/E Average

            A month ago, his P/E was probably 200 points higher than it is right now. He’s cooled off from his ridiculously hot start, but he still owns a .582 slugging percentage for a middle infielder…not bad.

 

David Wright (New York): 1.102 P/E Average

            Wright’s candidacy will naturally be tied to the fortunes of the Mets. If they can stay hot and remain in the playoff hunt, then he will have a good chance to earn MVP votes. He sports a .380 on-base percentage and is well on his way to a 4th consecutive season of more than 100 runs driven in.

 

Lance Berkman (Houston): 1.388 P/E Average

            This is the guy everyone wants on their fantasy team. He has the best P/E Average in baseball and has averaged 1.40 net runs (RBI + runs – HR) per game, which is a terrific figure. Will the voters shy away from him because the Astros have played poorly?

 

My vote for NL MVP: Berkman

 

this blog originally posted on www.statonebaseball.com

The 38th Annual gathering of SABR members, also known as the Annual Convention,
concluded on Sunday, June 29. The event was the fourth-largest SABR convention
with 632 registrants -- one more than Washington DC had in 1987. While the
weather caused our picnic on Thursday to end early and gave us a rain delay
prior to the start of SABR Night at Progressive Field on Friday, a good time was
still had by all.

I'd like to thank the supporters of the SABR convention -- Major League Baseball
& the Commissioner's Office, the Cleveland Indians Baseball Club, McFarland &
Company, The Shpigler Group, Western Reserve Historical Society, the Louisville
Slugger Museum & Factory, Medical Mutual of Ohio, and SABR members Catherine
Petroski, Jerry Winchell, and Chuck Hilty.

During the convention, we celebrate the best of baseball research. The winners
of the McFarland-SABR and Sporting News-SABR Baseball Research Awards were
honored along with the Seymour Medal Winner (Lee Lowenfish) at the Sunday Awards
Breakfast. Also feted were Vince Gennaro, whose presentation, "What Factors
Influence Free Agent Salaries?" won the Doug Pappas Research Award for Best Oral
Presentation at the convention. David R. Zavagno, Avrami Grader, and Philip M.
Halleck won the USA Today Sports Weekly Award for the Best Poster Presentation
for "Maple Bats Changed the Game."

If you would like to help out by serving on any of the awards judging
committees, drop me a line. The McFarland-SABR and Sporting News-SABR Baseball
Research Awards, and the Seymour Medal all have a regular rotation of judges.
Perhaps we can work you in down the line.

Finally, the FIRST publication of the year was placed in the mail this week --
"Batting Four Thousand: Baseball in the Western Reserve." If you do not have
your copy by August 26, then your copy was probably lost in the mail. Contact
the SABR office after August 26 and we will replace the missing issue. The
National Pastime should be in the mail by mid-September.

Thank you for your continued support of SABR!


John Zajc
Executive Director

Gregg,
 
There are two ballplayer graves in Milwaukee who just had a grave marker installed after over 70 years. Dan Lally and Donald G. "Dan" Marion (see baseball-reference.com).
 
Lally was generally an upper-level minor leaguer for nearly 20 years, having spent time in 17 different cities. He hit .400 with Minneapolis of the Western League in 1895. He was committed to the Wisconsin Insane Asylum in Milwaukee County in 1910 and passed away there in 1936.
 
Marion played for Milwaukee in the American Association in 1911-12 and developed a fastball for which he became renouned. Alchohol brought him to an early demise as he passed away in 1933 at his apartment in what is now known as downtown Milwaukee.
 
I first discovered that Marion's grave was unmarked in 2004. Two years later I discovered that Dan Lally's grave was located a mere number of yards from where Marion is buried, also unmarked.
 
Then last winter I endeavored to secure funding for the grave markers of these two forgotten ballplayers.
 
Two weeks from today I will be conducting an onsite grave marker unveiling for Lally and Marion. If you could pass the word a bit I'd appreciate it.
 
The short ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Milwaukee. The cemetery is located at 35th and S. Morgan Ave.
 
PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN MORE INFORMATION.
 
Take care, and GO BREWERS!
 
Rex Hamann
14201 Crosstown Blvd. NW
Andover, Minnesota 55304-3311
 
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The Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) is pleased to announce the
recipients of the 2008 Yoseloff-SABR Baseball Research Grants. They are
(alphabetically) Rick Benner, Gene Carney, Ken Fenster, David Laliberte, John
Lewis, and Justin Murphy. The Yoseloff-SABR Baseball Research Grants support
baseball research efforts by providing reimbursement funding for worthy
projects. The result of the research will be published in some from by SABR.

The grants were made possible by the generosity of the Anthony A. Yoseloff
Foundation. This year’s recipients mark the fourth cycle of SABR’s program in
which it will award no less than $4,000 in baseball research grants each year.

Benner, 50, a paralegal from Baldwin City, Kansas, received funding for his
proposal on researching what colleges major league baseball players have
attended. The current chair of the SABR Collegiate Committee, Benner has been a
SABR member since 2001.

Carney, 62, a writer/editor from Utica, New York, received his second
Yoseloff-SABR Baseball Research grant. His funding will allow him to pore
through many of the documents relating to the Black Sox Scandal recently
purchased by the Chicago History Museum. He has been a SABR member since 1991.

Fenster, 63, an associate professor of history at Georgia Perimeter College,
received his grant to research Earl Mann. Earl Mann, known as “Mr. Atlanta
Baseball,” operated the Atlanta Crackers of the Double-A Southern Association
for the Coca-Cola Company from 1934 until 1949 when he purchased the team. He
owned the team through the conclusion of the 1959 season when he returned his
franchise to the League. Fenster has been a SABR member since 1993.

Laliberte, 30, a graduate student from St. Cloud, Minnesota, received his grant
to explore baseball at several Minnesota Native American boarding schools in the
late 19th and early 20th centuries. He has been a SABR member since October
2007.

Lewis, 53, of Columbus, Ohio, will use his grant to compile the complete season
statistics from the 1905 Ohio-Pennsylvania League. The league began the season
as the Protective Association, but changes its name mid-season when it joined
the National Association. The league president announced at season’s end that
there were no official hitting, pitching and fielding statistics because most
official scorers failed to send in the statistics. Lewis plans to reconstruct
the statistics by collecting box scores from each game. Lewis joined SABR in
1993.

Murphy, 23, a linguist from Penfield, New York, received his grant to aid in his
research of Jocko Flynn, especially his life and his amateur career. Murphy has
been a member since February 2007.

Information regarding the 2009 Yoseloff-SABR Baseball Research Grants will be
posted soon. To review the most recent guidelines, see http://www.sabr.org/sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,2057
.

Thank you for your continued support of SABR!

John Zajc
Executive Director

SABR
812 Huron Rd E #719
Cleveland OH 44115
1-800-969-7227

We're getting into the home stretch of the Baseball season, but a lot of great activities are scheduled.

Dedication of Historical Marker

A historical marker commemorating the Milwaukee Bears of the Negro National League and Borchert Field, the historic ballpark where they – and many other local teams – played their home games, will be unveiled in a ceremony on Monday, August 11, 2008 at 10 a.m. in Clinton Rose Park. The marker will be located beyond the outfield fence of the facility’s baseball field (off of Burleigh Street).

 

The event will include brief remarks by Club officials from the Milwaukee Brewers and local dignitaries. Representatives from the Milwaukee Bears, the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) and the Minor League Milwaukee Brewers will also be in attendance. The public is invited to attend.

 

Funded by the Brewers, the creation and installation of the historical marker has enjoyed the full support of the Yesterday’s Negro League Baseball Players Foundation, The Milwaukee County Historical Society and the Milwaukee County Parks Department.

 

The Milwaukee Bears represented the Cream City in the Negro National League during the 1923 season. The Bears were led by player-manager Joseph Preston “Pete” Hill, who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006.

 

Borchert Field, which o ccupied the city block bounded by West Burleigh, West Chambers, North 7th and North 8th Streets, was home to a number of Milwaukee ballclubs. Named Athletic Park from the first season in 1888 until 1927 when it was renamed after Brewers owner Otto Borchert, the stadium also was home to the Major League Milwaukee Brewers in 1891, the Minor League Milwaukee Brewers from 1902 until 1952, and the Milwaukee Chicks of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in 1944. Marquette University and the Milwaukee Badgers and Green Bay Packers also played football at the facility.

Come to the dedication of the marker, and watch the Brewers- Nationals game in the afternoon.

Upcoming Meeting


The next meeting of the Ken Keltner Badger State Chapter of SABR Meeting will take place on Saturday November 8, 2008, 11 AM at Long-Wong's Chinese-American Sportsbar on 53rd and Bluemound Road in Milwaukee. Food and drink will be available at the meeting. If you're interested in making a research presentation contact Rick Schabowski at 414-322-4997 or via e-mail at RICKIU76@aol.com.

New Book Released
Roger Gogan, a member of the Ken Keltner Badger State Chapter of SABR sent the following message.
 Being a member of SABR has inspired me to write my first book that some of our fellow Milwaukee Chapter SABR members may be interest ed in. Attached is the announcement for my book, "Bluejackets of Summer: The History of the Great Lakes Navy Baseball Team 1942-45" which was released on June 21, 2008. The Great Lakes baseball team included 68 former/future major league players, 18 major league all-stars and five future Hall of Fame members as well as the Milwaukee Chapter namesake Ken Keltner.
Written with the help of former surviving members Ernie Andres, Bob Feller, Eddie Carnett and Virgil Trucks. The book has 242 pages, 47 rare photographs, game results, team rosters and stats and a game log of the 1942 Servicemen All-Stars Game.
    The Great Lakes team played numerous games in Milwaukee against the American Association Brewers and the Bucyrus-Erie, Falk and Allen Bradley industrial teams as well as defeating nearly every major league team in the four years during the war.

Roger can be reached by e-mail at rogergogan@hotmail.com.

Hank Aaron Trail Run

Join me as a participant in the Henry Aaron State Trail run this Saturday August 9th. You can register.....even on the day of the race. For more info go to:http://www.hankaaronstatetrail.org/hank-aaron-run-walk.html.

Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions you might have!

Be st of Luck

Rick Schabowski

The potential writer of biographies for three prominent players: Charlie
Gehringer, Babe Herman, and Rube Walberg, has informed us he will be unable to
do them.

Anyone interested in taking on any of the three, please contact me at
lspatz@mchsi.com
Lyle

 The Winnick International Conference Center at the Simon Wiesenthal Center Jerusalem, he also serves on numerous boards, including The Simon Wiesenthal Center, The Museum of Modern Art and Hillel International. In addition, Gary Winnick funds student scholarships at the C.W. Post campus of Long Island University, his alma mater, and restored the Post Mansion and transformed the main cafeteria into the Arnold S. Winnick Student Center, named in memory of his late father.

Most of the early editions of the Baseball Research Journals are now on-line.

Please take a moment to check out www.brj.sabrwebs.com. The website archives the
Baseball Research Journal from the 1972 thru 1984 editions plus the 1986 and
1989 editions.

Remember and re-read some of your favorite articles. The website is easy to use
and search allowing for full text search.

No need to log in or register just click on the link above and begin reading. If
you have any technical problems or questions please e-mail bbristol@sabr.org.
Thank you and enjoy!


Thank you.

John Zajc
Becky Bristol

SABR web site: www.sabr.org

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From: SABR Member Lyle Spatz mailto:lspatz@mchsi.com {-- Click here to reply.
------------------------
For those who want to inquire about the availability of people for a potential
bio, my email address has changed. It is now:

lspatz@comcast.net

We're two days away from playoff Baseball returning to Milwaukee! What a great time to get involved with Playoff Fever!

BASEBALL EXHIBIT


The Milwaukee Public Library is putting on an exhibit for the month of October to celebrate the great season the Brewers had in 2008, and to welcome them to postseason play for the first time in 26 years. The exhibit is entitled: October Baseball in Milwaukee Again. The exhibit features memorabilia from the current Brewers and items from the Milwaukee Public Library collection. There is a book display at the Welcome Desk as you enter the library from Wisconsin Avenue. In addition, the 1st floor has a 2008 Brewer tribute in the windowed display case just outside the Media Dept. as you walk into the library. The display continues on the 2nd floor with more display cases located in the hallway across from the bathrooms.
 

UPCOMING MEETING

The next meeting of the Ken Keltner Badger State Chapter of SABR will take place at Long Wong's Chinese-American Sportsbar, 53rd and Bluemound Road, 11 AM on Saturday November 8th.
The agenda will include:

Nomination and election of Chapter Officers
Research Presentations
Guest Speaker:TBA........that means.....To Be Announced.......it's not a new Baseball term!
Round Table Discussions
Borchert Field Project
Future meetings and Chapter Activities.

If you're interested in making a Research Presentation..... please contact me at 414-322-4997 or by e-mailing me at RICKIU76@aol.com.

Best of Luck to you and your favorite teams in the Playoffs!

Rick Schabowski

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You have arrived in an alternate dimension where baseball is not played on a diamond. Instead players roam the countryside clashing in violent battles with bats and balls. Pitchers baffle their opponents with wizard-like repertoires of magic pitches. Hitters wield their wooden wands with brutality.

Your mission is to find and defeat The Hall of Famers and return baseball to the national pastime it was meant to be. Travel the land gaining experience until you encounter and vanquish The Hall of Famers in an ultimate showdown!

You must accumulate 300 experience points among healthy members of your line-up to meet The Hall of Famers. You have but sixty days to save baseball!

Our meeting has been changed to NOVEMBER 15, 11 AM SHARP at Long Wong's. Our Guest Speaker will be Brewers TV Announcer Brian Anderson.

UPCOMING MEETING

The next meeting of the Ken Keltner Badger State Chapter of SABR will take place at Long Wong's Chinese-American Sportsbar, 53rd and Bluemound Road, 11 AM SHARP on Saturday November 15th.
The agenda will include:

Guest Speaker: Brewers TV Announcer Brian Anderson
Research Presentations:
                              Dennis Pajot: "The First World Series Goat": Abner Dalrymple.
                              Rick Schabowski: " Forfeit: Last game of the Washington Senators"
A Tribute to a Great Person: Bob Koehler. All are encouraged to share their feelings!
Nomination, and election of Officers
Borchert Field Project
Future meetings and Chapter Activities.

BASEBALL EXHIBIT


The Milwaukee Public Library is putting on an exhibit for the month of October to celebrate the great season the Brewers had in 2008, and to welcome them to postseason play for the first time in 26 years. The exhibit is entitled: October Baseball in Milwaukee Again. The exhibit features mem orabilia from the current Brewers and items from the Milwaukee Public Library collection. There is a book display at the Welcome Desk as you enter the library from Wisconsin Avenue. In addition, the 1st floor has a 2008 Brewer tribute in the windowed display case just outside the Media Dept. as you walk into the library. The display continues on the 2nd floor with more display cases located in the hallway across from the bathrooms.
 

UPCOMING BANQUET
 
2008 Old Time Ballplayers
Hall of Fame Inductees
 
Larry Hisle
Don Rennicke
Jim Hughes
Jerry Fisher
Tom Hartman
 
Dick Falk High School Player of the Year Award
Paul Hoenecke– West Bend West High School
 
Master of Ceremonies
Jerry Augustine
Sunday, November 9, 2008
4:30 p.m. Social Hour
6:00 p.m. Dinner Program to follow
 
America n Serb Memorial Hall
 S. 51st Blvd and Oklahoma Ave.
 
RSVP OTBA
P.O. Box 579
Thiensville, WI 53092
 
Tickets $20.00 per person
Souvenir Programs $9.00 each
Banquet Boosters $3.00 per name
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Contact Greg Ebbert 262-292-4002
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=0 ADo NOT hesiatate calling me about any questions you might have, and I look forward to seeing you at these events!

Rick Schabowski