Sat, Sept. 4, 2021:  Chapter Game Day & BBQ, 10 am, 180 Kenyon Street Hartford, CT. 06105. Attendees will manage teams of the past in a well-known board game named Strat-O-Matic. You do not need to own Strat-O-Matic.  We’ll convene at Joe Runde’s house in West Hartford at 10 AM and break at 12 noon. Joe is graciously providing hot dogs, chips, soda, and beer. You can bring your favorite beverages and/or condiments and/or dessert, if you like. RSVP by emailing Joe and Karl at josephrunde@gmail.com and kcicitto@cox.net

Sun. Sept. 5, 2021. (Rescheduled after Hurricane Henri)  CT SABR will take in a Hartford Yard Goats game on Sunday, Aug. 22, a 1:05 pm start featuring the Goats versus the New Hampshire Fishercats.   Contact Karl Cicitto at kcicitto@cox.net

Sat., Oct. 9, 2021.  The next general meeting of CT SABR will have a 19th Century Base Ball theme.  It will start at 1 pm at Chapman Hall, Room 605, Middlesex Community College, 100 Training Hill Rd., Middletown, CT 06457.  Bill Ryczek will present the 1884 season.  Michael Murphy will share his annual Retro All Star selections for 1876 to 1899.  Joanne Hulbert will talk about the wildly popular game of Wicket in CT. Alan Cohen will talk about Sunday Base Ball.  Karl Cicitto will talk about 19th Century programs and tickets.  A $5 donation is requested. For more information contact Steve at SKrevisky@mxcc.commnet.edu.

 

PAST EVENTS

Sat, July 10, 2021. Chapter lunch at Rein’s Deli. Meet at 1 p.m. No agenda, just good fellowship and baseball talk. 435 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT 06066. For more information contact Steve Krevisky at SKrevisky@mxcc.commnet.edu.

Sat., June 5, 2021.  10 AM.  Chapter breakfast.  Cromwell Diner, 135 Berlin Rd, Cromwell, CT 06416.  No agenda, just good fellowship and baseball talk.  For more info, contact Steve at skrevisky@mxcc.commnet.edu.

Thur., June 25, 2020, at 7 PM EST.  Mitchell Nathanson, author of Bouton, The Life of a Baseball Original, will headline the virtual chapter meeting on Zoom.  For more information contact Steve at SKrevisky@mxcc.commnet.edu.

POSTPONED!  Sat., March 28, 2019.  The next general meeting of CT SABR will start at 11 am on Sat. March 28 at Chapman Hall, Room 605, Middlesex Community College, 100 Training Hill Rd., Middletown, CT 06457.  Wes Ulbrich will talk about Stephen Brady, one of CT’s greatest 19th Century players.  Author Erik Sherman will talk about his recent book, After the Miracle: The Lasting Brotherhood of the ’69 Mets.  More program details to come.  There will be a pre-loved baseball book sale and refreshments.  A $5 donation is requested. For more information contact Steve at SKrevisky@mxcc.commnet.edu.

Sat., Feb 15.  10 AM.  Chapter breakfast.  Cromwell Diner, 135 Berlin Rd, Cromwell, CT 06416.  No agenda, just good fellowship and baseball talk.  For more info, contact Steve at skrevisky@mxcc.commnet.edu.

Dec. 14, 2018: Holiday Luncheon. Starts at 12 PM. J Roos Restaurant, 243 State St., North Haven, CT. Attendees will enjoy a delicious buffet.  Details to come. For more info, please contact Stan at stanyank7@yahoo.com

Sat., Nov. 2, 2019.  The next general meeting of CT SABR will start at 11 am on Sat. Nov. 2 at Chapman Hall, Room 605, Middlesex Community College, 100 Training Hill Rd., Middletown, CT 06457.  Rich Coppola will speak; an 8x CT Broadcaster of the Year, Rich is an East Haven native and lifelong Yankee fan who covered all of the Core Four championships during a 30 stint with Fox 61.  Author Paul Hensler will talk about his new book on CT broadcasting legend Bob Steele.  More speaker details to come.  There will be a pre-loved baseball book sale and refreshments.  A $5 donation is requested. For more information contact Steve at SKrevisky@mxcc.commnet.edu.

Sun., Sept. 15.  The CT Chapter will travel to Citi Field for a 1:10 PM game between the Mets and Dodgers.  Our seats are in section 107.  Tickets are $55.  To reserve tickets please email Alan Cohen at adc0317@comcast.net

Sat., June 15.  10 AM.  Chapter breakfast.  Cromwell Diner, 135 Berlin Rd, Cromwell, CT 06416.  No agenda, just good fellowship and baseball talk.  For more info, contact Steve at skrevisky@mxcc.commnet.edu.

Sat., March 23, 2019.  The next general meeting of CT SABR will start at 11 am on Sat. March 23 at Chapman Hall, Room 605, Middlesex Community College, 100 Training Hill Rd., Middletown, CT 06457.  There will be a Black Sox Panel featuring Jacob Pomrenke, Bill Lamb and Jim Margalus.  Mark Kanter will talk about the 1919 Reds, a team seldom recognized for its excellence.  Author Paul Hensler will talk about the cultural transformation of Reggie Jackson as he moved from Oakland to the Bronx.  Karl Cicitto will wrap up the Bagwell book project and copies of the book will be on hand. There will be a pre-loved baseball book sale and refreshments. For more information contact Steve at SKrevisky@mxcc.commnet.edu.

Feb. 16, 2019:  Chapter Game Day, 10 am, Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave, Durham, CT..  Attendees will “manage” baseball teams of the past against other long-gone teams in a well known board game named Strat-O-Matic. ‘Managers’ have the opportunity to lead, for example, the 1927 Yankees versus the 1967 Red Sox, or the 1948 Braves versus the 1955 Dodgers.  No experience required.  Newbies welcome.  Public welcome.  Water bottles, snacks provided.  You do not need to own Strat-O-Matic and should contact Karl at kcicitto@cox.net.

Dec. 22, 2018: Holiday Luncheon. Starts at 12 PM. Portofino’s Italian Restaurant, 246 New Britain Road, Kensington, CT, 06037. Attendees will enjoy a delicious buffet. Mark Kanter will speak about his baseball trip to Japan. $30 per person. Please reserve your tickets by emailing Alan at adc0317@comcast.net Checks should be made out to CT SABR and mailed to Alan Cohen, 7 Longlane Rd., West Hartford, CT. 06117. Please mail your check when you make your reservation. Speaker details to come soon. For more info, please contact Stan at stanyank7@yahoo.com

Sat., Nov. 3, 2018.  The next general meeting of CT SABR has a new time and place! The meeting will start at 1 pm on Sat. Nov. 3 at Middlesex Community College. Steve Krevisky will talk about Wilbur Cooper, arguably the greatest pitcher in Pittsburgh Pirate history. Duke Goldman will present on the Negro League Owners Meetings. Bill Ryczek will present an original, retro radio broadcast of the game of the century: the 1870 Red Stockings vs. Atlantics. Alan Cohen will speak about Negro Barnstormers at Forbes Field. There will be a Book Sale and Refreshments. For more information contact a chapter leader:  Steve at SKrevisky@mxcc.commnet.edu, Alan at adc0317@comcast.net, Stan at stanyank5@yahoo.com, or Karl at kcicitto@cox.net.

Sat, Sept. 29, 2018. Chapter brunch/lunch at Rein’s Deli. Meet at 11 a.m. No agenda, just good fellowship and baseball talk. 435 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT 06066. For more information contact Steve Krevisky at SKrevisky@mxcc.commnet.edu.

Sat, Sept. 8, 2018:  Chapter Game Day & BBQ, 10 am, 180 Kenyon Street Hartford, CT. 06105. Attendees will manage teams of the past in a well-known board game named Strat-O-Matic. Managers have the opportunity to lead, for example, the 1927 Yankees versus the Pirates. No experience required. You do not need to own Strat-O-Matic.  We’ll convene at Joe Runde’s house in West Hartford at 10 AM and break at 12 noon. Joe is graciously providing hot dogs, chips, soda, and beer. You can bring your favorite beverages and/or condiments and/or dessert, if you like. RSVP by Sept. 5 by emailing Joe and Karl at josephrunde@gmail.com and kcicitto@cox.net

Sat., Sept. 1, 2018:  Yankee Stadium trip.  Yanks host Tigers, 4:05 PM start.   There will be a coordinated travel option from the West Haven Metro North Station.  We have $65 seats on the 200 level.  If interested contact Steve at SKrevisky@mxcc.commnet.edu

May 19, 2018:  Chapter Breakfast 10 AM. Join in for BB talk, breakfast and good fellowship in the back room of The Oasis, 782 Pine Street, Bristol, 06010. Oasis is just 3.4 miles off exit 33 on I-84 and. You will drive right by the ESPN campus and the entrance to Lake Compounce. Oasis is across street from Stop & Shop.  For more information contact Steve Krevisky at SKrevisky@mxcc.commnet.edu.

May 5, 2018:  Chapter Game Day & BBQ, 10 am, 121 Washington St, Bristol, CT., 06110. Attendees will “manage” baseball teams of the past against other long-gone teams in a well known board game named Strat-O-Matic. ‘Managers’ have the opportunity to lead, for example, the 1927 Yankees versus the 1967 Red Sox, or the 1948 Braves versus the 1955 Dodgers.  No experience required.  Newbies welcome.    You do not need to own Strat-O-Matic and should contact Tom at tmonitto@me.com

March 17, 2018, Spring General Meeting, Quinnipiac University, College of Liberal Arts, building #1, Hamden, CT.  11:00 am to 3 pm.  (Note early start time!)  George Pawlush will speak about his new book about the Colonial League.  A Panel Discussion honoring recently retired Courant Sports Editor Jeff Otterbein is on the agenda.  Greg Rubano, author of In Ty Cobb’s Shadow, his book about Napoleon Lajoie, will present.  Bill Nowlin will speak about his Tom Yawkey book.  Mickey Tangel will perform in-character as 19th Century player Lipman Pike, baseball’s first jewish star.  More speaker details to come.  There will be a Book Sale and Refreshments.  For more information contact Steve Krevisky at SKrevisky@mxcc.commnet.edu.  For address and to download directions, click here:  Directions Quinnipiac

Feb. 10, 2018, 10 am Breakfast, Cromwell Diner, 135 Berlin Rd., Cromwell, CT.  Enjoy good fellowship and baseball conversation.  No agenda.  More info:  Steve Krevisky.  SKrevisky@mxcc.commnet.edu

Dec. 16, 2017: Holiday Luncheon. Starts at 12 PM. We have a private room at the Baci Grill, 134 Berlin Rd., Cromwell, CT 06416. Attendees will enjoy a buffet of four entrees with sides & desert. We plan to have a speaker. $30 per person including tax and tip. Bring a guest for $20. Please reserve your tickets before Dec. 7 by emailing Alan Cohen at adc0317@comcast.net Checks should be made out to CT SABR and mailed to Alan Cohen, 7 Longlane Rd., West Hartford, CT. 06117. Please mail your check when you make your reservation. Speaker details to come soon. For more info, please contact Stan at stanyank5@yahoo.com

Nov. 4, 2017:  Book Launch.  Join CT SABR member Paul Hensler for the launch of his book, The New Boys Of Summer.  Copies of the book will be available for purchase.  Location:  Book Club Bookstore, 869 Sullivan Ave., South Windsor, CT.  Starts at 2 pm.

Oct. 21 2017:  Fall General Meeting, Quinnipiac University, College of Liberal Arts, building #1, Hamden, CT.  12:30 to 4 pm.  Speakers include authors Paul Hensler and Kevin Cook with new books on Baseball in the late 1960’s and the 1947 World Series, respectively.  Mickey Tangel will appear in character as Lipman Pike.  Ty Waterman will present on Tris Speaker.  Jordan Leite of Clutch Baseball will talk about his amazing new board game.  There will be a Book Sale and Refreshments.  For more information contact Steve Krevisky at SKrevisky@mxcc.commnet.edu.

Sept. 16, 2017: Chapter Luncheon.  12 noon, at Rein’s Deli in Vernon.  Exit 65 off I-84. Family and friends are welcome!  For more information contact Steve Krevisky at SKrevisky@mxcc.commnet.edu.

Aug 26, 2017:  Fenway Park Trip.  Red Sox host Orioles.   There will be a coordinated travel option for a car caravan to Riverside MBTA Station followed by a 20 minute train ride to Fenway.  We have 9 seats in Grandstand 22.  It may be possible to obtain more seats. If interested contact Karl at kcicitto@cox.net.

Aug. 18, 2017:  Goats, Clemente & Fireworks.  CT SABR will take in a Hartford Yard Goats game on Friday, Aug. 18, a 7:05 pm start featuring the Goats versus the Reading Fightin’ Phils.  This will be a special night.  It is Roberto Clemente Celebration Day at Dunkin Donuts Park, which will include post-game fireworks and a Latino Beisbol poster giveaway.  Our seats are in Right Field.  Each ticket is $10.  We’ve reserved only twenty tickets for this game.  Please let Steve Krevisky know how many tickets you need a.s.a.p.!  Please email Steve at SKrevisky@mxcc.commnet.edu to reserve your tickets and snail mail a check to: Steve Krevisky,4 Blue Meadow Road, Middletown, CT, 06457.  Please make out your check to Steve Krevisky.

July 29, 2017:  Chapter Game Day & BBQ, 10 am, 180 Kenyon St, Hartford, CT., 06105. Attendees will “manage” baseball teams of the past against other long-gone teams in a well known board game named Strat-O-Matic. ‘Managers’ have the opportunity to lead, for example, the 1927 Yankees versus the 1967 Red Sox, or the 1948 Braves versus the 1955 Dodgers.  No experience required.  Newbies welcome.    You do not need to own Strat-O-Matic and should contact Steve at SKrevisky@mxcc.commnet.edu

June 25, 2017:  Yankee Stadium Trip.  Bombers host Rangers.  2:05 PM. Old Timers Day.  There will be a coordinated travel option on the train, details TBD.   Contact Steve Krevisky   at SKrevisky@mxcc.commnet.edu or Alan Cohen at adc0317@comcast.net.

May 20, 2017:  10 am Breakfast, Hamden Town House Restaurant, 2260 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT 06518.  Enjoy good fellowship and baseball conversation.  No agenda.

April 22, 2017:  Chapter Game Day, 10 am, Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave, Durham, CT..  Attendees will “manage” baseball teams of the past against other long-gone teams in a well known board game named Strat-O-Matic. ‘Managers’ have the opportunity to lead, for example, the 1927 Yankees versus the 1967 Red Sox, or the 1948 Braves versus the 1955 Dodgers.  No experience required.  Newbies welcome.  Public welcome.  Water bottles, doughnuts provided. John Garcia of Strat-O-Matic will attend.  You do not need to own Strat-O-Matic and should contact Karl at kcicitto@cox.net.

March 25 2017:  Spring Training General Meeting, Quinnipiac University, College of Liberal Arts, building #1, Hamden, CT.  12:00 to 4 pm.The line up includes Mark Stoler presenting on the Analytics Conference,  Mark Kanter on his baseball trip to Cuba, a Jeff Bagwell Player & Coach Panel moderated by Karl Cicitto and Joe Runde on his all-time Cubs team.  There will be a Book Sale and Refreshments.  Contact Steve Krevisky   at SKrevisky@mxcc.commnet.edu

Feb. 18 2017:  10 am Breakfast, Hamden Town House Restaurant, 2260 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT 06518.  Enjoy good fellowship and baseball conversation.  No agenda.

Jan. 21 2017: Chapter Game Day, 10 am.  Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad St., Middletown, CT 06457.  Attendees will “manage” baseball teams of the past against other long-gone teams in a well known board game named Strat-O-Matic. ‘Managers’ have the opportunity to lead, for example, the 1927 Yankees versus the 1967 Red Sox, or the 1948 Braves versus the 1955 Dodgers.  No experience required.  Newbies welcome.  Public welcome.  Water bottles, doughnuts provided.  Anyone interested in participating need not own Strat-O-Matic and should contact Karl at kcicitto@cox.net.

Dec. 17 2016:  12 Noon.  Holiday Luncheon.  Angelo’s on Main at Rockledge Golf Course, 289 S. Main St., West Hartford, CT.  06107.   Buffet.  Soft Drinks.  Cash bar.  Door prize.  Jason Klein and Peter Tucci were the guest speakers.  Klein, a former minor league umpire and CT native, is the founder of Force 3 Gear, supplier of catcher masks for MLB.  Pete Tucci, a CT native & former minor league player, is the founder of Tucci Lumber, supplier of game bats to 160+ current MLB players.  Cost of the luncheon was $30 per person including tax and tip.   Alan at adc0317@comcast.net.

Oct. 29 2016:  Fall General Meeting, Quinnipiac University, College of Liberal Arts, building #1, Hamden, CT.  12:30 to 4 pm.  Jim Berardinucci will talk about an All Time Phillies Team.  Bob Wirz will discuss his new book ,The Passion of Baseball.  Richard Elliot will discuss his book, Clem Labine: Always A Dodger.  Former MLB player and Matt Merullo will appear.  Vernona Gomez will talk about her friendship with Babe Ruth’s daughter and the bond between The Babe and Lefty Gomez, Vernona’s remarkable Dad.  David Kaiser  will reprise his excellent convention presentation titled, The Unluckiest Pitchers: Won-Loss Records and Selection to the Hall of Fame.  There will be a Book Sale, Trivia, and Refreshments.

Oct. 15 2016: Chapter Game Day, 10 am, Middletown, CT.  Russell Library, Room 3.  Experienced and newbie players can engage in Strat-O-Matic play using teams from the 1930’s to 2000’s.

Oct. 1 2016:  10 am Breakfast, Hamden Town House Restaurant, 2260 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT 06518.  Enjoy good fellowship and baseball conversation.  No agenda.