Dean Chance last year, Jim Perry this year. Two of the hardest autographs to get. Wonder who'll be next. Can't wait to hear. Oh yea, Newcomerstown isn't such a bad little town. Maybe we'll make the trip there again next year.

It is a joy to follow this web site! Borned and raised in Newcomerstown and am so proud of it!

Great festival this year, neighbors

Thanks for the invite John, Glad to see the festival is doing well. Maybe one day i'll make it from New Zealand to see and particpate for myself. Kia kaha from down under :) :) Gina

This sounds like a lot of fun, I hope to attend. I,m from Portsmouth ohio. We too have great baseball heritage like Newcomersville. Two of our Pro Ball Players played with the Great CY YOUNG. Harry "DUDE" Blake was a teamate on the SPIDERS , and Al Bridwell at the end of CY's career. I have an articile which says Harry Blake's son wrote a letter to the festival's committee sharing his memory of Cy and Harry's friendship. It goes on to say this letter was printed in the local paper. Can anyone tell me how to find out if this letter is on fileor still exist?? Some of our other Pro Ball Players are Branch Rickey , Gene Tenace, Al Oliver to name a few. Is there a display of Cy Young's memorialbilia ? A Museum?

A big up to John, who showed me this site, I live in England and John has told me about your festival... All the best for the coming events, hope all goes well... Never know maybe one day I can come and see for myself... Good luck!!! Jen xxx