The Hornsby Chapter will be venturing to Houston on Saturday, August 11 and Sunday August 12 to take in a pair of games between the Astros and the Milwaukee Brewers. Game time on Saturday is 6:05 p.m. and Sunday is 1:05 p.m.
Those interested in attending are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. The Hilton Americas hotel at 1600 Lamar Street is within walking distance of Minute Maid Park and is the suggested hotel but there are a lot of hotels in downtown Houston so attendees may choose to stay elsewhere if so inclined.
Orders for field level tickets for both games are due by 12:00 noon on Saturday, August 4. Please email Jan Larson at jan.a.larson@gmail.com with questions or to place a ticket order.
We will be gathering at Iron Works BBQ located at 100 Red River in downtown Austin on Thursday, July 12 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 June meeting of the Rogers Hornsby Chapter is set for Saturday, June 16. We will be gathering for pre-game barbeque at the Salt Lick restaurant at 5:30 p.m. followed by the game between the home standing Round Rock Express and the visting Oklahoma City Redhawks. Game time is 7:05 p.m.
Please RSVP to Jan Larson at jan.a.larson@gmail.com by noon on Saturday June 9 (one week in advance of the game) and indicate (1) how many in your party will be partaking in the pre-game meal (for the purposes of making a reservation) and (2) how many game tickets you will require. Tickets are $14 plus a $1 service fee.
We will be gathering at Iron Works BBQ located at 100 Red River in downtown Austin on Tuesday, May 15 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 Tuesday, April 17 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 Tuesday, March 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.
We will be gathering at Iron Works BBQ located at 100 Red River in downtown Austin on Thursday, February 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 Rogers Hornsby Chapter will celebrate SABR Day along with chapters across the country and around the world on Saturday, Jan. 28.
The event will be at the home of Gilbert and Raeanne Martinez in southwest Austin starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. A main dish will be served and participants will be asked to contribute to the potluck dinner with side dishes, desserts and beverages. A viewing of various MLB Network shows will be presented.
Please contact Gilbert Martinez (gmartinez46 AT austin.rr.com) to receive directions, to RSVP for the event and to sign up for your contribution.
We will be gathering at Iron Works BBQ located at 100 Red River in downtown Austin on Thursday, December 15 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.
BRANCH RICKEY, President of the Pacific Coast League (… yes, he’s related to that other Branch Rickey)
FRANK COFFLAND, former AAA umpire
NORMAN MACHT – "The Babe Ruth Era Begins". Noted baseball author and Connie Mack biographer will read an excerpt from his upcoming book: Connie Mack: The Turbulent and Triumphant Years 1915-1932
MIKE CAPPS, Director of broadcasting for the Round Rock Express
SCOTT BARZILLA, Baseball author, sabermetrician and blogger will discuss "Total Player Ratings"
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. NOTE – we must have your lunch order by 10am in order to get delivery by noontime.
BOOK EXCHANGE – members are encouraged to bring a baseball book to exchange
MEMORABILIA DISPLAY – there is scheduled time prior to lunch for memorabilia owners to describe & discuss.
DRESS CODE – everyone is encouraged to wear your favorite team’s cap, jersey, or sportswear.
You may contact any member of the organizing committee if you have any questions:
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: