Monmouth Furnace Base Ball Club

07/04/2026

Happy 250th. Everything comes back to Base Ball See you all in Gettysburg!

06/15/2026

As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, highlights the places and people who shaped our nation's story – including history right here in .

Memorial Field in Belmar was a major stop for Negro League and barnstorming baseball teams during the 1920s and 1930s, hosting legendary players like Josh Gibson, Satchel Paige, and Cool Papa Bell.

On July 24, 1936, Gibson launched a legendary 600-foot home run that soared over center field and cleared the Belmar Post Office—one of the most famous blasts in baseball history. There’s a plaque behind home plate that commemorates Gibson’s home run and the legendary players who played on this field.

Today, Memorial Field continues to honor this legacy with dugouts named for Gibson and fellow Negro Leagues star Martín Dihigo. The Monmouth Furnace Base Ball Club won a game this past Saturday at Memorial Park vs. the Hoboken Base Ball Club.



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06/15/2026

Thanks again to Ted Maturo, ED of Monmouthnj250 for honoring us by throwing out the first pitch of last Saturday's game at Belmar Memorial Field ! ( furnace 21, 1859 Hoboken Base Ball Club 7
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06/14/2026

A great day for Base Ball saw your Monmouth Furnace Base Ball Club top the 1859 Hoboken Base Ball Club 21-7 at Belmar's historic Memorial field. Thank you to the Boro of Belmar's Barry Tragu for facilitating, and Monmouthnj250 Executive Director Ted Maturo for honoring us by delivering the first pitch!

06/12/2026

Your Monmouth Furnace Base Ball Club take on their longest rivals, the 1859 Hoboken Base Ball Club, Saturday June 13, 2026, 11am at Belmar, NJ's Memorial Field, 12th Avenue, Belmar. An annual match not to be missed! Monmouthnj250 Belmar Historical Society

06/08/2026

Important! Our game 6/13 Memorial Field Belmar Nj was mis posted as 6/20 in our opponents information. Sorry for any confusion! Watch this space for updates as we prepare for this exciting, annual event! Monmouth Furnace Base Ball Club Monmouthnj250 1859 Hoboken Base Ball Club

04/11/2026

Repreenting the Monmouth Furnace Base Ball Club at the Belmar Historical Society historic event!

12/02/2025

Thanks again to all who have supported us over the years!

Fun fact!
Did you know that your Monmouth Furnace Base Ball Club is licensed 501c(3) non profit! This Giving Tuesday, please consider contributing to our cause! Proceeds go to uniforms and equipment, event registrations, and more! And continue to watch this space for plans for 2026, including opportunities to play and advertise!
We sure appreciate your support!
Please contact us at furnace@monmouth for any particulars how to contribute!
Thank you!

Again contact us at furnace@monmouth!

12/02/2025

Fun fact!
Did you know that your Monmouth Furnace Base Ball Club is licensed 501c(3) non profit! This Giving Tuesday, please consider contributing to our cause! Proceeds go to uniforms and equipment, event registrations, and more! And continue to watch this space for plans for 2026, including opportunities to play and advertise!
We sure appreciate your support!
Please contact us at furnace@monmouth for any particulars how to contribute!
Thank you!

Again contact us at furnace@monmouth!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving 2025 from your friends with the Monmouth Furnace Base Ball Club !