For our July meeting, we are going to welcome a group of approximately 14 fellow SABR members from the Chicago area who will be in town to take in some games between the Round Rock Express and the Iowa Cubs, the AAA farm club of the Chicago Cubs.
On Saturday, July 20, we will meet our visitors from the north at the Salt Lick BBQ across the parking lot from the Dell Diamond. Since that night’s game has an early, 6:05 p.m. starting time, we are going to meet correspondingly early at the Salt Lick. I will make a reservation for 4:00 p.m.
I will also be purchasing game tickets for those that want them approximately one week prior to the game, in particular, on Friday, July 12. I will be using my stash of Express "flex plan" tickets that cost $11 each.
For anyone that wishes to attend, I need to hear from you before July 12 with (1) the number of game tickets you would like and (2) the number of people in your party that will be attending the pre-game dinner at the Salt Lick.
Please email me privately at jan.a.larson@gmail.com with your ticket and dinner numbers.
We will be gathering at Iron Works BBQ located at 100 Red River in downtown Austin on Thursday, June 13 starting at 6:00 p.m.
There is a small parking lot on-site, a larger lot on the south side of Cesar Chavez plus large pay lots across the street to the east. Please RSVP to Jan Larson at jan.a.larson@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
We will be gathering at Iron Works BBQ located at 100 Red River in downtown Austin on Thursday, May 16 starting at 6:00 p.m.
There is a small parking lot on-site, a larger lot on the south side of Cesar Chavez plus large pay lots across the street to the east. Please RSVP to Jan Larson at jan.a.larson@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
The April meeting of the Rogers Hornsby Chapter will be held on Tuesday, April 16 at the home of Bill and Evelyn Gilbert at 104 Snapper, Lakeway, Texas. The festivities will kick off between 5:30 and 6:00 p.m. Spouses are welcome. Please RSVP to Jan Larson at jan.a.larson@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
We will be gathering at Iron Works BBQ located at 100 Red River in downtown Austin on Tuesday, March 19 starting at 6:00 p.m.
There is a small parking lot on-site, a larger lot on the south side of Cesar Chavez plus large pay lots across the street to the east. Please RSVP to Jan Larson at jan.a.larson@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
We will be gathering at Iron Works BBQ located at 100 Red River in downtown Austin on Thursday, February 21 starting at 6:00 p.m.
There is a small parking lot on-site, a larger lot on the south side of Cesar Chavez plus large pay lots across the street to the east. Please RSVP to Jan Larson at jan.a.larson@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
We will be taking a break from barbeque when the Hornsby Chapter celebrates SABR Day, Saturday January 26, with a lunch meeting at the Macaroni Grill at 9828 Great Hills Trail in the Arboretum area in Austin starting at 12 noon. Please RSVP to Jan Larson at jan.a.larson@gmail.com if you plan to attend so we can reserve a table of sufficient capacity.
We will be gathering at Iron Works BBQ located at 100 Red River in downtown Austin on Thursday, December 20 starting at 6:00 p.m.
There is a small parking lot on-site, a larger lot on the south side of Cesar Chavez plus large pay lots across the street to the east. Please RSVP to Jan Larson at jan.a.larson@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
AARON BAGGETT & GRANT MORGAN – will present their research on umpire ball/strike behavior.
BILL BROWN – Houston Astros broadcaster and author of My Baseball Journey: A Sportscaster’s Story. More info on Bill and his book are at www.mybaseballjourney.com
MIKE CAPPS – Director of Broadcasting for the Round Rock Express – AAA affiliate of the Texas Rangers.
BOB DORRILL – will update us on plans for the 2014 SABR Convention to be held in Houston
TOM KAYSER – President of the AA Texas League
NORMAN MACHT – noted author and storyteller extraordinaire will deliver the baseball quiz and tell us about Connie Mack’s 150th anniversary celebration, at which Norman was a featured guest.
JUDY OSKAM – Director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Texas State University
BOB THOLKES – will present his research on base ball in the 1840s thru the Civil War.
We’ll also have our usual features:
LUNCH – register upon arrival and sign up for your lunch choices; it’ll be delivered — all for a nominal charge. NOTES – we must have your lunch order by 10am in order to get delivery by noontime; we can only accept cash.
BOOK EXCHANGE – members are encouraged to bring a baseball book to exchange.
MEMORABILIA DISPLAY – there is scheduled time after lunch for memorabilia owners to describe & discuss.
DRESS CODE – wearing your favorite team’s cap, jersey, or sportswear is always encouraged.
Contact any member of the organizing committee if you have any questions or need more info:
The meeting will be on the third floor in the Old Main building on the Texas State University campus. Look for the elevator on the first floor, or use the stairs. Here’s a photo of Old Main:
Directions to Texas State University-San Marcos
If you’re traveling north from San Antonio, take I-35 and take Exit 206, Aquarena Springs Drive.
If you’re traveling south from Austin, take I-35 and take Exit 206, Aquarena Springs Drive.
Travel west on Aquarena Springs Drive, which turns into University Drive. After crossing the San Marcos River, you will come to a traffic light. Turn right onto Sessom Drive. Just before the first light, turn left on State Street and go up a steep road toward Old Main. Go through a gate (the gate should be up) and continue up the hill. At the top of the hill, make a sharp left turn and drive up to Old Main. Look for parking on this road that winds around the side and back of Old Main.
You can find additional parking at the Pleasant Street Garage, located at the corner of N. LBJ and Pleasant Street. To reach this garage, after you pass through the gate, continue up the hill, then down the hill to the stop sign on Pleasant Street. Turn left; the entrance to the parking garage will be on your left.
You do not need a parking pass to park on campus – however, do not park in spaces not marked as parking spaces or in handicapped parking (unless you have the appropriate tag displayed).
The meeting room is on the third floor in Room 320. There is an elevator on the first floor, or you can take the stairs.
If you get lost or need help, call Gilbert Martinez (cell phone: 512-963-1263).
Use this link to see a Googe map showing the Texas State campus in relation to I-35:
We will be gathering at Iron Works BBQ located at 100 Red River in downtown Austin on Tuesday, November 13 starting at 6:00 p.m.
There is a small parking lot on-site, a larger lot on the south side of Cesar Chavez plus large pay lots across the street to the east. Please RSVP to Jan Larson at jan.a.larson@gmail.com if you plan to attend.