Author: Jan Larson

The Rogers Hornsby Chapter’s September meeting will involve an outing to Wolff Stadium in San Antonio where we will be afforded the opportunity to mingle and watch baseball with chapter members from the southern end of the Hornsby Chapter’s coverage area.  The game will be played on Sunday, September 17 against the visiting Springfield Redbirds starting at 1:05 pm.  Don’t worry, we can sit in the shade in section 200 directly in front of the suite/press box area.  Please login to the Missions’ website (https://www.milb.com/san-antonio), select “Tickets and Schedule” from the drop down menu, then select “Schedule” and “September” and then the September 17 game.  Select your seats near the “seed” seat in section 200, row V (last row), seat 12.  If you already have an account with the Round Rock Express, you may have to create another account for the Missions.

The July meeting of the Rogers Hornsby Chapter will be at the Dell Diamond on SUNDAY, July 23 to see the home standing Round Rock Express take on the Reno Aces.  The first pitch will be at 6:05 pm.  With the pitch clock speeding up games, there is a good chance that the game will wrap up before 9:00 pm.  This will mark the 200th consecutive monthly meeting for the chapter and we will take group photos to commemorate this milestone.

For anyone interested, we will gather at the adjacent Salt Lick restaurant at 4:00 pm (don’t be late!) for a late lunch/early dinner.  Anyone at the Salt Lick by 4:00 pm is welcome to join the group to kick off our 200 meeting festivities.

Game tickets may be purchased ON YOUR OWN from the Express’ website.  We will be sitting at the rear of section 121 which is under cover, close to restrooms and concessions and usually is situated where a welcome (especially in July) south breeze can be easily felt and enjoyed.  Get your tickets at the link below.  The group is centered on sec. 121, row 23, seats 11 and 12, so if you get seats near these, you’ll find yourself in the middle of our group.

https://mlb.tickets.com/?orgId=22433&agency=MILB_MPV&eventId=22625&tfl=#/event/E22625/seatmap/?seatmapId=9504&selectBuyers=false&minPrice=13&maxPrice=72&quantity=2&sort=price_desc&ada=false&seatSelection=true&onlyCoupon=true&onlyVoucher=false

 

 

Our youngest member, Bailey Hall, along with her parents Nicole and Brian have graciously offered to host a lunch cookout at their house in Central Austin on Saturday, June 3 starting at 12:00 noon.  Please bring along any specific beverage that you may like along with a swimsuit and towel (if you choose to make use of the pool).  The address will be provided to anyone sending their positive RSVP to jan.a.larson@gmail.com.

 

The May and June lunch meetings of the Rogers Hornsby chapter have been determined.  On Saturday, May 13, we will meet for lunch, baseball and beverages at Mister Tramps Sports Pub at 8565 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78758 (near Ohlen Road and US 183).  The games start at 12:00 noon and we would encourage all attendees to arrive between noon at 12:30.  We have reserved a private meeting room so we can be as loud as necessary while we watch afternoon baseball.    Please send your RSVP to Jan Larson so we can have an accurate headcount.  Visitors and guests welcome!

The June meeting will be hosted by chapter member Bailey Hall and her parents at their house starting at 12:00 noon on Saturday, June 3.  More information to follow as the date approaches.  Mark your calendar now!

The April meeting of the Rogers Hornsby Chapter will be held at the birthplace of the Chapter – the County Line BBQ located at 5204 Ranch Road 2222 in Austin (a short distance east of Hwy 360 on 2222) at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 16, 2023.  Members, guests and baseball fans in general are welcome to attend.

So we can have an accurate headcount, please RSVP to Jan Larson at jan.a.larson@gmail.com if you plan to attend.

The Rogers Hornsby Chapter will attempt to quell our baseball excitement as we hold our March lunch meeting on Saturday, March 18 at 1:00 p.m.   We will be meeting at the Hurricane Grill located at 2701 Parker Road in Round Rock.  Parker Road is perpendicular to the westbound service road (W. Louis Henna Blvd) of Toll 45 just west of I-35 at the La Frontera shopping area.  You do NOT need to spend any money on tolls in order to get there.

As a REMINDER, please bring your new or used baseballs for donation to the “Baseball Memories” program.  For more information on the Baseball Memories program please contact chapter member, Monte Cely.

Please RSVP to Jan Larson if you plan to attend the meeting so we can get an accurate head count.

The Rogers Hornsby Chapter will hold a breakfast meeting in December, specifically on Sunday, December 18 at 9:00 am  at Rudy’s BBQ at 2451 S. Capital of Texas Hwy in Austin.  Free agency and other “hot stove” topics are likely to be on the agenda.

Please send an RSVP email to Jan Larson at jan.a.larson@gmail.com if you plan to attend.

The Rogers Hornsby Chapter will hold our November lunch meeting on Saturday, November 19 starting at 12:30 p.m. at Serranos-Mopac at 5030 Highway 290 West, Austin, TX 78735 (near intersection of MoPac & 290).  This meeting will mark 16 full years of regular monthly chapter meetings (192 meetings since December of 2006).  Since we need a headcount in order to reserve tables, please RSVP to Jan Larson at jan.a.larson@gmail.com if you plan to attend.

Hornsby Chapter member, Jim Baker, once again hosted a World Series watch party at which nine members and guests took in not only a lot of food but also Game Two of the 2022 World Series in which the Houston Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-2, to even the Series at one game each.

Tom Wancho, who was unable to attend, supplied a World Series quiz.  After debating one controversial question, it was determined that Jim Baker and Ira Seigel had tied for first place with 19 points each.  No tie breaker was provided so the judges ruled that the contest was a tie.

Information on the November chapter meeting will be forthcoming.

Send your RSVPs to Jim at jimbaker1066@yahoo.com.