The sun is shining and Vintage Base Ball Season is in full swing! The Greater Delhi Area has two teams, the Bovina Dairymen, and the Delhi Polecats. These two teams go head-to-head all season long playing against each other, the Fleischmann M.A.C., and other visiting teams. So what is vintage base ball?

Vintage base ball is an ode to the way base ball was played in the 1800s, when rules were changing yearly and only the catcher wore a mitt. The game is competitive and fun, focused on bringing the community together for an exciting afternoon!

We’ve included a portion of the schedule below. To see a list of all the games, visit the Delaware County Vintage Base Ball Association website here.

Feel free to pack a picnic, grab your friends, sip something refreshing and cheer on your favorite team. Mark your calendar and start planning your adventure to participate in this vibrant tradition!

Vintage Base Ball Schedule 2024
Games in the Greater Delhi Area
All games begin at noon unless otherwise noted.

Saturday, May 18th
Bovina Dairymen v. Delhi Polecats @ Creamery Field, Bovina, NY

Saturday, June 8th
Bovina Dairymen v. Delhi Polecats – 1pm @ the Meredith Dairy Festival

Saturday, July 13th
Edward B. Chace “Bass-Ball” Classic feat. Bovina Dairy Men, Delhi Polecats, Fleischmanns M.A.C. & Elizabeth Resolutes @ Crawford Field, Hamden, N.Y.

Saturday, August 3rd
Delhi Polecats v. Canton Cornshuckers – 11am @ Crawford Field, Hamden, N.Y.

Sunday, August 4th
Bovina Dairymen v. Canton (MI) Cornshuckers @ Creamery Field, Bovina, NY

Saturday, August 24th
Bovina Dairymen v. Base Ball Club of Saugerties @ Creamery Field, Bovina, NY

Saturday, September 14th
Bovina Dairymen v. Fleischmanns M.A.C. @ Creamery Field, Bovina, NY

Saturday & Sunday, October 5th & 6th
4th Annual Cowtown Scramble Vintage Base Ball Festival, Bovina, NY