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The SABR UK Examiner
The SABR UK Examiner is the publication of the UK Chapter of SABR. In it, members share their research findings on a wide variety of topics including the history of baseball in Britain and the origins of the game, as well as their thoughts on other, less academic subjects. On these pages, you'll find a comprehensive archive of articles from the Examiner. Read on and enjoy...
Note: If you are interested in contributing to the Examiner, or have any comments on articles already here, please email the editor, Martin Hoerchner.
Examiner editions: no.13 - no.12 - no.11 - no.10 - no.9 - no.8 - no.7 - no.6 - no.5 - no.4 - no.3
Examiner 13 Autumn 2003
Baseball's First Reference? Martin Hoerchner investigates the supposed earliest reference to baseball.
Buena Vista Baseball Club Mike Ross travels to Cuba in search of baseball.
Henderson's Historical Method Jim Combs analyzes Henderson's reliability with regard to a medieval tapestry.
The Dinosaur Hunters II:
Trapball Found Alive!Martin Hoerchner discovers another ancient sport still being played in Britain.
This SABR'd IsleMartin Hoerchner bemoans mistakes about and by the Giants.
Examiner 12 July 2001
Baseball in Graceland Patrick Carroll takes his time machine back 112 years to Gloucester, and a Spalding tour that found favour with the great WG.
Way Down South Ronald Price charts the history of baseball in and around the home counties.
The View From The Chair SABR UK chairman Mike Ross offers his thoughts and musings.
New York State of Mind Start spreading the news. He's leaving today. Dave Roberts wants to be a part of it. But first, it's off to Piscataway, New Jersey. Where?
Angell in the Infield Will Fulford-Jones welcomes back Roger Angell, who goes once more around the park with David Cone in his new book.
Examiner 11 July 1999
Stoolball is Alive And Well in Sussex Martin Hoerchner uncovers the fascinating history of stoolball, a possible close relative of baseball that's still played in Sussex to this day.
Who Exactly Was on First? Mike Ross regales us with the history of Hall of Fame comics Abbott and Costello's most famous routine.
1918: Illustrious Turnout for Baseball in Britain Stephen Green, the Curator of the MCC, writes of how a 1918 baseball game drew royalty and political dignitaries to Stamford Bridge.
Babe Ruth Makes Waves at Arsenal Mike Ross on how the Sultan of Swat almost turned sportsmen's wages on their heads during a visit to the UK.
Examiner 10 July 1998
The SABR UK 1998 AGM Martin Hoerchner summarises the 1998 AGM of the UK Chapter of SABR, which featured Clark Griffith as the keynote speaker.
The SABR UK Historical Committee Annual Report Chairman Patrick Morley details the committee's findings over the last 12 months.
Baseball and Cricket: Cross-Currents Allen Synge details the relationship between the national bat-and-ball pastimes of the US and the UK.
Professional Baseball in Dewsbury Ian Smyth uncovers an all-too-brief history of baseball in this Yorkshire town.
This SABR'd Isle Martin Hoerchner muses on history, genealogy and the 1997 World Series.
Examiner 9 October 1997
The 19th Century Debate - Spalding vs Chadwick Martin Hoerchner details how the 19th century gave us the two poles of the argument about baseball's origins, with no ground in between.
How Did You Get Into Baseball? A personal view on how one Brit discovered baseball, by SABR UK Secretary Graham Winterborne.
This SABR'd Isle Hearing the Giants win the NL West over internet radio, Martin Hoerchner is led to dredge up some old baseball memories.
Examiner 8 May 1997
A Brief History of Baseball Prehistory As a starting point, Martin Hoerchner outlines the history of the search for baseball's origins and ancestry.
Dispersing the Mists of Time Martin Hoerchner writes in detail about investigations concerning old English and American games related to baseball.
Footprints in the Snow Martin Hoerchner writes about the joys and pitfalls in the search for the roots of baseball.
Derby's Baseball Ground Closes Patrick Morley writes the epitaph for Derby's Baseball Ground after more than 100 years of use.
Examiner 7 May 1996
Chadwick Explains Baseball's Roots Martin Hoerchner studies Henry Chadwick's writings for clues regarding the origins and ancestry of baseball.
This SABR'd Isle Martin Hoerchner muses on the joys of spring and dreams of baseball.
Examiner 6 October 1995
Back to Basics Parlimentary researcher Barry Winetrobe delves deeper into the politics of the early games that gave rise to baseball.
This SABR'd Isle Martin Hoerchner falls between the devil and the Dodger blue sea.
Examiner 5 January 1995
The Chicken or the Egg? Patrick Carroll questions the long-accepted axiom that baseball is a descendant of the British game of rounders, and argues that it might be the other way round...
The Last Game Patrick Morley writes about attending the last baseball game to be played at the Baseball Ground in Derby, 50 years ago.
19th Century Baseball Tours Visit England Patrick Morley writes about the baseball tours that brought American Major League Baseball to Britain.
1847 Sporting Life Articles Shed Light Mike Ross discovers clues to the origins and ancestry of baseball in 19th century newspaper articles.
This SABR'd Isle Martin Hoerchner writes of the days of old when knights were bold...
Examiner 4 August 1994
Lament for Fallen Heroes Martin Hoerchner yearns for the glory days to return for his beloved Giants.
Filling in the Blanks Patrick Carroll attempts to join some dots in the history of British baseball.
The European Connection Guus Mater, a Dutch friend of SABR UK, brings a continental perspective to the Examiner with a brief discussion of major leaguer Rikkert Faneyte.
This SABR'd Isle Martin Hoerchner muses on televised baseball, then tries to avoid getting corny about the sport.
Examiner 3 November 1993
Baseball - Made in Britain Geraint Johnes and Bob Thornton write about the British origins of the American game of baseball.
Baseball in a Parched Land Martin Hoerchner, an American exiled in Britain, writes on his difficulties in following baseball in the days before Channel 5.
How Others See Us Associated Press reporter Joseph White's thoughts on a 1993 meeting of SABR UK.
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