Lambertville Logan Base Ball Club

06/16/2026

Base Ball — This past Saturday the club of this town engaged the Diamond State Base Ball Club of Wilmington, Del., upon the grounds at Ely Field. Several of the Delaware ballists were obliged to remain at their posts with the E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, owing to the recent explosion at the gunpowder works, and thus could not make the journey to N.J. Fortunately, during a brief halt in Philadelphia, the visitors were able to secure the services of two additional players, one being from the Camden Club, bringing their number to seven. In view of the diminished ranks and the oppressive heat, the captains agreed to contest two games of seven innings each.

As this was a home match, the Logan extended the customary courtesy of supplying men to the visitors, that the contest might proceed in good order. Bruce “Stonewall” Kramer lent his services to Diamond State in the first game, the privilege having been determined by a coin toss won by the club of this town, who chose to strike second.

Both clubs tallied twice in the opening inning. In the second, Diamond State broke the game open, scoring three tallies to the Logan’s one, and proceeded to add a single tally in each of the next two innings, bringing the count to 7 to 3. William Curtis Staropoli led off the fourth for the Logan with a handsome triple, and with three more ballists striking clean, the Logan secured three tallies, narrowing the margin to 7 to 6. Diamond State’s bats fell quiet thereafter, as did those of the Logan until the final inning. There the Logan strung together five successive clean strikes, bringing home two tallies and securing the victory, 8 to 7, for the home nine. Ned Roba led the attack with four clean strikes and a clear score. Four more ballists recorded two clean strikes apiece: Tristan “Fisher” Collesano, Tony “Tiger” Pallanta, Jason “The Professor” Blazakis, and Sam “Ewing” Ricco.

After a brief refreshment break, the Logan took the striker line first in the second contest. “Stonewall” was returned to our ranks, one of our ballists having been called away to tend to his son, and Diamond State wishing to reduce their order to the seven players they had brought. This produced a more rapid rotation at the line and allowed the visitors to tally eight times in the first two innings. The Logan managed but a single tally in the second, fourth, fifth, and seventh innings, while Diamond State added four more in the latter frames. The final tally stood at 12 to 4 for the visiting club. Curtis again distinguished himself at the striker line with two clean strikes. Young Grant Falcigno made his debut, becoming the second thirteen‑year‑old to appear for the Logan. He played the field for both clubs and secured his first clean strike, to the hearty applause of the assembled crowd.

It was, all told, a fine day for Base Ball. At three o’clock the outgoing train sounded its whistle, and the Delaware men took their leave. It is hoped that when next these clubs meet, both shall be at full strength, that a truer measure of their abilities may be taken. The Logan now stand with five victories, two defeats, and one tie as they look ahead to the National 19th Century Base Ball Festival, to be held near the hallowed fields of Gettysburg, Pa.

06/11/2026

Base Ball — This past Saturday the club of this town hosted the Brandywine Base Ball Club of West Chester, Pa., for a two‑game match upon the grounds at Ely Field. The day proved warm and heavy with humidity for so early in June, and the heat bore no small influence upon the players as the hours advanced.

A notable assemblage of townsfolk gathered to cheer our club in its first home match of the season. Much admiration was expressed for the improvements lately made to the grounds, most especially the handsome new backstop bearing the Logan device, fashioned by our own Laurence “Chops” Etgen at his home shop during his hours away from the Lambertville Spoke Manufacturing Company, where so many of our ballists are employed.

Our strikers brought out the timber in earnest from the outset, securing four tallies in each of the first two innings, whilst our defense held the visitors scoreless. The Logan were blanked in but two innings, tallying eleven more times thereafter. Brandywine mounted a rally in the sixth, taking five tallies, yet it was insufficient to overcome the steady and relentless attack of the club of this town. The final tally after a full nine innings stood at 19 to 12 in favor of the home nine.

Brayden “The Kid” Ahimovic delivered the standout performance of the match, securing four clean strikes, one a double, and a clear score. A notable addition to our ranks for the first game was Steve “Loveseat” Couch, a capable short‑stop from the Athletic Club of Philadelphia, who, being en route homeward, lent his services and handled numerous difficult chances with admirable skill. Seven of our strikers secured three clean strikes apiece: Ned Roba, Tristan “Fisher” Collesano, Dan “Sledge” Hammer, Sam “Ewing” Ricco, “Chops,” Bruce Kramer, and “Loveseat.”

After a brief interval to take water beneath the oppressive sun, the second contest commenced, shortened by mutual agreement of the captains to seven innings, as the wheelwrights of this town were burdened with a large order of carriage wheels for the Army this week and showed signs of fatigue. Both clubs tallied twice in the opening inning. The Logan secured four tallies in the first three innings and were thereafter blanked; yet their defense remained stout, permitting but a single additional tally after the first.

The standout striker of the second match was “Sledge”, who secured three clean strikes, one a two‑bagger, and a clear score. “Ewing” and Bruce Kramer each contributed two clean strikes, their timely hitting proving essential in so close a contest. The final count, a modest affair, stood at 4 to 3 for the home club.

Following the long day’s exertions, both clubs repaired for refreshments, and it was agreed that this new acquaintance between Brandywine and Logan shall continue in seasons to come, with our club journeying to Pennsylvania next year. The Logan now stand with four victories, one defeat, and one tie for the year as they look ahead to a stern contest this coming Saturday with the Diamond State Base Ball Club of Wilmington, Del.
(photo by Filomena Hengst)

05/29/2026

Step back in time to base ball as it was meant to be played! Over the next two weekends, your Logan Club takes on the Brandywine Base Ball Club (West Chester, PA) and the Diamond State Base Ball Club (Wilmington, DE) in action-packed doubleheaders. The 1864-style matches kick off at 11 AM each day, so grab your blankets and lawn chairs for a fantastic day of 19th-century history and spirited competition. See you at the field! 🎩

05/21/2026

Base Ball — A notable exhibition of Base Ball was presented to the spectators gathered this past Sabbath, when the Logan Club of this town repaired to the grounds of the newly christened Smithville, formerly Shreveville, in Eastampton, N.J., there to engage in a friendly but earnest trial of skill with both the host nine, the Athletic Club of Philadelphia, Pa., and the Eclipse Club of Elkton, Md. The day proved fair and temperate, the air soft, and the heavens clear, with scarce a cloud to cast the least shadow upon the field.

The Logan arrived upon the last morning train, just as the first contest betwixt the other two clubs was drawing to its close, the Eclipse emerging victorious. Our own club forthwith took to the grounds to warm their arms, and upon winning the toss with the Eclipse elected to strike second. Alas, our strikers proved a sluggish lot at the line, our timber yielding but six clean strikes across the full nine innings. Not a tally was secured, our men seeming as though still asleep at the bat. One bright spot shone, however, in the person of René “Mango” Marrero, who secured two handsome strikes against a stout defense and most skilful delivery.

Yet though our batting was wanting, our ballists displayed commendable pluck and perseverance in the field. The Logan played a notably clean defense, holding the enemy to a modest five tallies. Though defeated, the club of this town acquitted itself honorably and prevented the Elkton men from running up a more grievous count.

After a brief interval to take water on what proved a warm day for early May, our club took the field for its second and final contest, this time against the Athletic. Here the Logan showed renewed vigor, striking first and with great effect. Eleven tallies were secured in the opening inning, followed by four in the second and six in the third, the club having at last shaken off the rust of the morning’s misfortunes. The final tally stood at 25 to 3 in favor of the Logan. The match did not proceed the full nine innings, as the evening train homeward was already sounding its whistle.

Among the most notable at the striker line, each securing four clean strikes, were Ned Roba, “Mango”, William Curtis Staropoli, Pierre “Barber” Gravier, and Andrew “Double A” Ahimovic. With three strikes apiece were Tristan Collesano, Sam “Ewing” Ricco, and Brayden “The Kid” Ahimovic.

Though the Athletic offered stout resistance, the Logan at length bore off the honors, their spirited play in the latter contest standing in agreeable contrast to the morning’s reverse. The triumph will be remembered with satisfaction, especially as it helps efface the memory of the Philadelphians’ fearful 106 to 10 drubbing our club suffered in ’66.

05/10/2026

Next Sunday, May 17th, the Logan Club will finally recreate their historic match against the Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia, 160 years later! Hopefully, the score will be a bit closer than 106–10 this time around.

The "Athletic" Game, from The Beacon newspaper, August 31st and September 7th 1866.

05/05/2026

Follow the yellow brick road to Historic Smithville Park on May 17th for the Logan Club’s second event of the 2026 season! We are excited to participate in a three-team clash featuring the The Eclipse Base Ball Club of Elkton and the Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia, with three games of vintage base ball starting at 11:00 AM. The Logan Club will be taking the field for the second and third games of the day, so there’s plenty of action to catch. Adding to the magic, the park is hosting its annual May Faire with a whimsical Wizard of Oz theme, offering plenty of festivities for the whole family to enjoy alongside the matches. Grab your blankets and lawn chairs for a day where 19th-century history meets the Land of Oz, we hope to see you there!

04/13/2026

Piscataway, April 11th

Base Ball — A most spirited exhibition of the noble game of Base Ball was had this past Saturday, when the Logan Club of this town presented themselves upon the grounds of the East Jersey Village in Piscataway, N.J., there to engage the Resolutes of Elizabeth in the opening contest of the season. The day was fair, the air warm, and the sky clear, though at intervals a brisk wind swept across the field, proving at times a friend and at others a foe to both sides.

Both Clubs were somewhat reduced in number, the Logan nine being short a man owing to the delayed evening train of one of our players; the Resolutes likewise lacked sufficient hands, compelling the Logans to furnish them with a catcher and a second baseman during the first match. These borrowed men, performing their duty with commendable vigor, contrived to secure no fewer than seven outs against their own comrades.

The Logan strikers however were in excellent trim and brought their timber to fine effect. “Muffin” John Tsihlas distinguished himself in remarkable fashion, securing six solid knocks, including a home run in his very first appearance at the bat, and later a double. Close upon his heels was Dan “Sledge” Hammer, who recorded four solid hits, among them a double and a triple. At the conclusion of nine innings, the tally stood Logan 16, Resolutes 9.

The second contest proved a far more even and animated affair, the Clubs answering one another’s tallies with admirable spirit. As this was the first full day’s play for many of the gentlemen a measure of fatigue was evident, yet the play remained earnest throughout. Tony “Tiger” Pallanta was the chief striker of this game securing four hits, three of which were well earned triples. When the final hand was recorded, the tally stood even at 14 to 14, and the match was declared a tie. A deciding inning could not be contested, as the Logan gentlemen were obliged to depart in haste to catch the evening train for their return journey.

It was in the field that Club Vice President Scott "Snuffy" Hengst rendered the most remarkable service of the day in both contests, executing several astonishing catches, some to the detriment of his own side as well as the opposition. His willingness to make such plays even when they fell against his own squad was noted by all present as a fine display of sportsmanship, and he earned the distinction of defensive player for both contests.

The Logans next travel to the neutral grounds at Easthampton, N.J., where they shall meet the mighty Athletic's of Philadelphia and the formidable Eclipse of Elkton, Md., in what promises to be another stirring day of base ball.

04/08/2026

Step back in time and witness base ball as it was played in the 19th century. Join the Logan Club as we kick off our 2026 season in a historic showdown against the Elizabeth Resolutes this Saturday. It’s going to be a fantastic day for the whole family! East Jersey Old Town Village is celebrating its Opening Weekend, so there will be plenty of festivities to enjoy alongside the match. Grab your blankets and chairs, and come cheer on the Logan Club!

03/18/2026

We have finalized our 2026 schedule. We are very excited for our expanded lineup this year, featuring matches against new opponents and old friends, as well as our first trip to the Gettysburg National 19th Century Base Ball Festival.

Elizabeth Resolutes - 1870 Rules Base Ball, Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia, Brandywine Base Ball Club, The Eclipse Base Ball Club of Elkton, Camden Club Vintage Base Ball, Diamond State Vintage Base Ball Club, The Flemington Neshanock Base Ball Club, Gettysburg National 19th Century Base Ball Festival, National Association of Historic Base Ball Clubs

03/12/2026

The Logan Club of Lambertville, NJ is proud to announce our acceptance into the National Association of Historic Base Ball Clubs as an associate member. We look forward to growing with the association and hopefully becoming a full member in the near future.