Lumberjack Vintage Base Ball Classic Tickets On Sale...

...this Saturday April 25th at the Wheelmen home opener on the grounds of Berkshire Industries on Apremont Way starting at 11:00 A.M. Tickets will also be on sale at Aero Fasteners in Westfield at 76 Servistar Industrial Way and Beltrandi Realtors at 385 Southampton Rd. or by calling 413-562-5250. Tickets will also be on sale the night of May 2nd during the Westfield On Weekends baseball themed Pub Crawl. Look for a Wheelmen in uniform for tickets. Future outlets to be announced soon. Do your part and get your tickets now. To learn more go to http://wwvbbc.tripod.com/lumberjackvintagebaseballclassic.html

Calling Any Southwick Challengers

You think you got what it takes to play vintage base ball? On July 12th at the Southwick Mass. Rotary BBQ/Chili Cook-Off, the Westfield Wheelmen will take on "all-comers" to a game of vintage base ball, 1861 style. 1861 style "base ball" is more like softball and was chosen as the style of play to get more players interested, both men and woman. It is truely like softball, pitching underhand. The one major difference...leave your glove in the car...don't worry, the ball is much softer. There are many other rules differences that will play tricks on your mind but that is the real challenge. The rules of 1861 were some of the first rules used after the game evolved into using a diamond shaped infield which became known as the "New York Game." Normally the Wheelmen play by the rules of 1886, an over-handed, much more dangerous style of play but always enjoy this style as it keeps you mentally sharp and alert. Sign-up today and take us on.

Rules link - http://www.southwickrotary.org/Wheelmen%20Base%20Ball%20Rules%20of%201861-1[1].pdf

Southwick Rotary Press Release Link - http://www.southwickrotary.org/BBQPR.htm

Hartford St. Paty's Day Parade 2009

Gunner & Gator along with Pops and Mrs. Pops at the 2009 Hartford St. Paty's Day Parade. "Da top o' da marning to ya, and da rest o' da day to my self!"

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It was announced today at the Westfield Wheelmen Base Ball Club training camp that they have signed the legendary Manny Ramirez to a one-year contract. Details were not available at press time but it was leaked that Ramirez will be in charge of post game meals and runs to the brewery. Details to follow.
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R.I.P. Tony "The Babe"

I am deeply saddened to learn today that one of our original Wheelmen past away recently. Tony "The Babe" Vallandingham was our first baseman in the 2006 season. The Wheelmen will miss you Tony.

Gunner

Wheelmen Announce New Bench Coach

At a press conference today at the Gem Opera House in downtown Westfield, the Westfield Wheelmen introduced their bench coach of the 2009 season. According to captain Gunner he will simply be known as "the Coach" or "Coach." Gunner stated; "I knew him from the Iron League. he's a great motivator who had fallen on hard times. He will fit right in."

Immediatly after being introduced, "Coach" gave his first speach. Below is the feed from the locker room of the Gem Opera House.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BNMp9btkd4

Great Day!

The Wheelmen completed their 2008 season with what was perhaps the best all around vintage game played between two experienced clubs (Wheelmen and the Senators). You can bring in clubs from around the world and nothing would have topped this game. It would be hard to top this match of hurling, defense (and hidden ball trickery), and late game, clutch hitting performances. The weather was perfect, the grounds at the 'Shire were the best in New England and the post game banquet with our friends and families is what this is all about. Truely New England, truely American. Can't wait for 2009.