An evening of cricket and baseball presented by the C.C. Morris Cricket Museum and Library
Venue: Sharpless Hall (across from Cope Field), Haverford College, Haverford, PA
Date: June 23, 2008
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
A Hat Trick / Triple Play Presentation featuring Adam Chadwick (Curator, MCC Museum, Lord's, London) giving a brief description and update about the upcoming Baseball/Cricket exhibition; Beth Hise (Guest Curator, MCC Museum, Lord's, London) speaking on "Baseball and Cricket: An Overview of Commonalties and Differences in Play, Equipment and Custom" (This is the address Beth is giving to the Society of American Baseball Researchers, SABR, at their 2008 convention.); and Paul Hensley (President, C.C. Morris Cricket Museum and Library) on the career of J. Barton (Bart) King (Philadelphian and considered the best ever American Cricketer).
So whether you're more comfortable with a baseball diamond or a cricket pitch this will be an evening of common ground.
Please join us for this entertaining and informative event. There will be time for questions and perhaps even some debate. Bring a friend, all are welcome!
