News & Events

Dutchers conclude season at Ohio Cup in Columbus

posted Thu September 08, 2011

The Dutchers rounded out their season with a trip to the 20th Annual Ohio Cup in Columbus Ohio. After dropping the first two matches to the Greensboro Patriots and the Pittsburgh Franklins, Douglas came back to claim victory over the Cincinnati Redstockings and the Columbus Buckeyes. The Dutchers final match vs. the Indianapolis Blues was cancelled due to weather.

Dutchers Set to Host Basket Factory Vintage Base Ball Festival

posted Wed August 10, 2011

Participating with the Dutchers in this summer’s classic festival are four other vintage base ball clubs including: The Bonneyville Millers BBC of Goshen, IN; The Chicago Salmon BBC of Chicago, IL; The Wyandotte Ghostriders BBC of Upper Sandusky, OH; The Ohio Village Muffins BBC of Columbus, OH. The festivities will run from 9:30am to 4:30pm on both Saturday and Sunday, August 20 & 21.

Besides two full days of vintage base ball matches, a host of other activities will be ongoing throughout each day. These include presentations from the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and a representation of Civil War reenactors. Vintage games will also be available for children. This will be a fun event for the entire family and for those who want to take a step back in time to experience our great history and the way the game used to be played.

Dutchers Match vs. Silverheels Cancelled

posted Wed August 10, 2011

The match for Saturday, August 13 vs. The Mississinewa Silverheels has been cancelled as the Silverheels are not able to make the trip to Douglas. The Dutchers will be back in action, hosting the Basket Factory Vintage Base Ball Festival at Beery Field on August 20 and 21.

Dutchers Outlast Bark Peelers and Hill Toppers to Open the Season

posted Sun May 22, 2011

Participating for the 2nd time in the Holland Tulip Festival, the Dutchers held off a furious rally from the South Haven Bark Peelers in the ninth round and held on to claim victory in front of a great turnout of cranks on a beautiful spring day. The two clubs will meet again later in the season. Douglas welcomed the Huntington Champion Hill Toppers in their home opener at Beery Field and managed to polish up their game on the offensive and defensive ends, prevailing over the Hill Toppers 12-3 prior to sharing a hearty feast and time of fellowship. The Dutchers will be back in action on June 4 at the Silas K Pierce Cup in Grand Rapids.

Season Opener

posted Sun April 24, 2011

The Dutchers open their season on Saturday, May 7, 2pm at Riverview Park in Holland vs. The South Haven Bark Peelers BBC. Come on out, enjoy the Tulip Time Festival and take in a live match of Vintage Base Ball.