by David Hughes We didn’t have a hot stove around which to gather and discuss the latest signings, to rehash the 2014 playoffs, to voice our hopes for the 2015 versions of the Nationals and the Orioles, or to complain
Winter 2014 Squibber Lands
The latest issue of The Squibber, the chapter’s quarterly newsletter, has landed in members’ email boxes. Articles included are: 1. ANNUAL CHAPTER MEETING ON JAN. 31: ‘Hondo’ on Tap, by Mark Pattison 2. TALKIN’ BASEBALL: Upcoming
Who was Bob Davids?
The Mid-Atlantic chapter of SABR is named after Dr. L. Robert Davids, a veteran of World War II, a long time federal employee, and a frequently published author on topics including Congressional history and baseball. In 1971 he invited a
Chapter Function Filled With Fun and Facts
Did you … – Ever wonder about who has the dubious distinction of throwing the most pitches in the first inning of a game since pitch counts became a reliable statistic? – Ever hear the one about Syd Cohen, who
Autumn 2013 Squibber Arrives
Members, check your inbox for the Bob David Chapter’s latest quarterly newletter, The Squibber. This month’s articles include: NOT YOUR GREAT-GRANDFATHER’S ORIOLES: Inaugural A.L. Season Kicked Off in Baltimore, by Fred Glueckstein TALKIN’ BASEBALL: Upcoming Talks Scheduled, by Dave Paulson
Summer 2013 Squibber Reaches Members
Chapter members, check your email for the latest edition of our quarterly newsletter, The Squibber. Articles in this edition include: All-Star Memories: The Rain, the Park and the 1969 All-Star Game, By Jeff Stuart Golf Tourney Planned : Event Will
Chapter Spends a Sun-ny Day in Hagerstown
by David Hughes The annual minor league outing for SABR’s Bob Davids Chapter took place on August 17, where 25 chapter members gathered for a South Atlantic League game at Hagerstown Municipal Stadium. Thanks go to event organizer David Newman.
Nationals Park Hosts Davids Chapter
SABR Day at Nats’ Park was a lot of fun . . . except for the game, in which the Nationals offense managed ten strikeouts (against Kevin Correia and assorted other bums, no less) and no walks. Chapter president Bruce
SABR Pioneer Bob McConnell Dies
We are saddened to announce that SABR founding member and Bob Davids Chapter member Bob McConnell has passed away at age 87. His obituary notice may be read at Delaware Online. SABR also published an obituary on its site.
Thirty-eighth Bob Davids Chapter Meeting a Success
The Bob Davids Chapter of SABR held its 38th annual meeting in Rosslyn, VA on Saturday, January 28th, the third time the chapter’s annual event coincided with SABR day. More than 130 members and guests attended. After re-electing the chapter’s Board members,