In a different world, we would be six days away from the celebration of Bovina's Bicentennial. But we're in the real world, which includes a pandemic. I'm a bit sad that we've had to put off our event, but in the end, the safety of our town's citizens and visitors is of paramount importance.
During August, I'll be sharing images from our celebrations in 1970 and 1995.
On August 1, the day of our scheduled celebration, the Livestock Foundation is hosting a vintage baseball game to inaugurate Creamery Field, the new home turf for the Bovina Dairymen. The Dairymen will host the Mountain Athletic Club from Fleischmanns at noon. The contest will be played by the rules--and in the uniforms--of 1895.
Before the game at noon, I will give a brief talk: "Take Me Out to the Ball Game: A Brief History of Baseball in Bovina". First Pitch is at 12:15pm!
Creamery Field is located across the road from the old McPherson Farm, which is located at 1396 County Highway 6, Bovina Center NY 13740. Parking is available next to the ballfield.
Admission is free. Please bring a chair. Spectators are required to wear masks and social distance. A hand sanitizer station will be available.
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