It’s time for the 2nd Annual Rogers Hornsby Chapter Playoff Watch Party and Cookout! We’ll watch Game 2 of the ALCS and Game 1 of the NLCS on Saturday, Oct. 16.
The times for the games have not been announced, but one game will probably start in mid-afternoon and the other will be in the evening. A follow-up email will be sent out once start times are announced.
This will serve as the monthly meeting for the chapter.
For those who were able to attend last year, you may remember the fun time we had at Gilbert’s house. We saw the Dodgers close out the Cardinals in a three-game sweep and would’ve watched the second game, but it was snowed out in Colorado!
Gilbert will grill hamburgers and veggie burgers. You can bring a side dish, or dessert, or beverages. Please email me directly with what you plan to bring so we have a variety.
Please RSVP directly to Gilbert and he will send you his home address and home phone.
Questions? Dietary needs the cook should know about? Email Gilbert off list at gmartinez46@austin.rr.com.
2:15 – 3:00pm – Norman Macht Interviews Bobby Thomson
3:00 – 4:00pm – Major League Veteran and Broadcaster Jerry Grote
BOOK EXCHANGE – members are encouraged to bring a baseball book to exchange
MEMORABILIA – if you’d like to bring a memorabilia item, take a minute to tell about it; wear your favorite team jersey or cap, especially if there’s a story to tell about them
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. 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:
The September meeting of the Rogers Hornsby Chapter will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 28, at Third Base located at 1717 West 6th Street in Austin. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Jan Larson at jan.a.larson@gmail.com.
The July meeting of the Rogers Hornsby Chapter will bear a striking resemblance to the recent April meeting as we will again be venturing to the Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas to take in the Round Rock Express vs. Iowa Cubs game. The game is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. on Saturday, July 24. As before, we will gather for a pre-game meal at the Salt Lick restaurant near the southwest corner of the Dell Diamond parking lot. Plan to meet at the Salt Lick at 5:30 p.m.
If you plan to attend please indicate (1) the number of people that will attend the pre-game meal (for the purposes of making a reservation at the Salt Lick) and (2) the number of game tickets required ($12 plus $1 convenience charge each). Please send an email with those numbers to Jan Larson at jan.a.larson@gmail.com no later than Sunday, July 18.
Tickets will be purchased on July 18 and the pdf file containing the tickets will be sent to each attendee shortly thereafter.
The monthly meeting of the Rogers Hornsby Chapter will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, at Third Base located at 1717 West 6th Street in Austin. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Jan Larson at jan.a.larson@gmail.com.
The monthly meeting of the Rogers Hornsby Chapter will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, at Cover 3 located at 2700 W. Anderson Lane in Austin (next to where Fuddrucker’s used to be). In order to reserve a table, an accurate headcount is necessary. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Jan Larson at jan.a.larson@gmail.com.
For the April monthly meeting of the Rogers Hornsby Chapter, we will be attending the Round Rock Express vs. New Orleans Zephyrs game scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 17 at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock. Tentative plans are for a pre-game meal at the Salt Lick restaurant near the southwest corner of the Dell Diamond parking lot. Plan to meet at the Salt Lick at 5:30 p.m.
If you plan to attend please indicate (1) the number of people that will attend the pre-game meal (for the purposes of making a reservation at the Salt Lick) and (2) the number of game tickets required ($12 plus $1 convenience charge each). Please send an email with those numbers to Jan Larson at jan.a.larson@gmail.com no later than Monday, April 12.
Tickets will be purchased on April 12 and the pdf file containing the tickets will be sent to each attendee shortly thereafter.
The monthly meeting of the Rogers Hornsby Chapter will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30, at Cover 3 located at 2700 W. Anderson Lane in Austin (next to Fuddrucker’s). In order to reserve a table, an accurate headcount is necessary. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Jan Larson at jan.a.larson@gmail.com.
The monthly meeting of the Rogers Hornsby Chapter will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25, at Cover 3 located at 2700 W. Anderson Lane in Austin (next to Fuddrucker’s).
The Rogers Hornsby Chapter will hold a get-together to celebrate National SABR Day on Saturday, January 30 starting at 6:00 p.m. This will be held at the home of a chapter member in northwest Austin. Please email Jan Larson at jan.a.larson@gmail.com for directions.
Wear your favorite jersey or cap and perhaps bring a meaningful piece of baseball memorabilia. Food will be provided, bring your own beer. We will be taking a chapter photograph at 8:00 p.m.