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Twenty-seven SABR members and friends of the Larry Dierker Chapter were treated to a very special evening on Monday, October 8, 2012, in Houston. Our session began with a tribute and moment of silence for Larry Joe Miggins, son of Larry Miggins who was the heart and soul of the SABR sponsored Houston Babies vintage […]

When Wally Moon stepped to the plate in his rookie year for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1954, he knew he was the only major league player to have earned both a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master’s Degree. Using this knowledge and his tremendous desire to succeed, Wally went on to be Rookie […]

Members of Houston’s Larry Dierker Chapter gathered at the Spaghetti Western restaurant on Shepherd Drive on the evening of Monday, November 18, 2019, for spirited conversation, an interesting presentation, and an entertaining film. Chairman Bob Dorrill opened the meeting with a reminder that annual SABR dues for 2020 are due in December. He also reminded […]

On Saturday, October 26, 2019, the SABR Oscar Charleston Chapter hosted a meeting at the Indianapolis Public Library-Haughville Branch. First, Professor David Goss, formerly of the Indiana University School of Optometry, presented on the use of eyeglasses in professional baseball (see attachment). In fact, starting with pitcher William White, players have worn eyeglasses dating back […]

The Rice-Russell Nashville Chapter had a terrific meeting on Saturday, July 20, 2019, with two new members attending and guests, too. The Old Timers board room was really neat to see with all the photos of the Nashville Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame members. If you were unable to attend, we missed you. Here’s a […]

Twenty-two hearty SABR members and friends of the SABR Larry Dierker Chapter braved a stormy night at the Spaghetti Western in Houston on Monday, September 18, 2017, to hear presentations about the Hall of Fame inductions in July, SABR 47, and then virtually travel to dozens of minor-league ballparks. Mike McCroskey started the HOF discussions […]

Thirty-seven members and guests—Lee Temanson, John Gallo, Howard Luloff, Joe O’Connell, Tom Flynn, Brian Madigan, John Swol, Bob Komoroski, Stew Thornley, Brenda Himrich, Rich Arpi, Jim Hurt, Paul Spyhalski, Dave Jensen, Bob Tholkes, Art Mugalian, Gene Gomes, Steve Ginader, Roger Godin, Dave Lande, Frank Kadwell, Jay Fetyko, Hans Van Slooten, Mendal Mearkle, Emmma Charlesworth-Seiler, Sarah […]

Thirty-seven members and guests—Lee Temanson, John Gallo, Howard Luloff, Joe O’Connell, Tom Flynn, Brian Madigan, John Swol, Bob Komoroski, Stew Thornley, Brenda Himrich, Rich Arpi, Jim Hurt, Paul Spyhalski, Dave Jensen, Bob Tholkes, Art Mugalian, Gene Gomes, Steve Ginader, Roger Godin, Dave Lande, Frank Kadwell, Jay Fetyko, Hans Van Slooten, Mendal Mearkle, Emmma Charlesworth-Seiler, Sarah […]

Twins broadcaster Cory Provus was the featured speaker at the Halsey Hall Chapter fall meeting on November 2. Cory grew up as a Cubs fan outside Chicago and attended the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. His first job after college was in Blacksburg, Virginia, doing play-by-play for Virgina Tech and […]

Greetings, SABR-ites, and Happy Holidays to all! Over 20 people enjoyed the Conneticut Smoky Joe Wood Chapter holiday party and socializing last Saturday, Dec. 17, at Brothers Restaurant in Wallingford. The consensus seemed to be that we liked the food and atmosphere, and that we would be happy to return there sometime soon. Also, most […]