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Heat Stroke

Amid the powder blue sky and low white clouds, a friendly game of base ball transpired on the Ford Field grass in Northville, Michigan.  Our friends from Chelsea traveled east and settled in for what seems to be a ritual meeting of blue

London Calling

A clash between the Tecumsehs and the Eclipse almost didn’t come to fruition because of the threat of another ominous rainout as the weekend began.  However, clear skies descended upon the patch of grass located on the northwest side of Griswold and East

Celebrating a 4th Win

      Ford Field in Northville was once again the idyllic setting for a historical base ball match.  The day began with a casual stroll along the sun-kissed streets of downtown Northville lined with thousands of enthusiasts celebrating the independence of

Home Sweet Home

Over a month since our last match, the Eclipse found themselves elated to once again take to the field in the game we all love. Convening with the Union Base Ball Club of Dexter, the Eclipse prepared Ford Field for the first

Monitoring the Heat

The only thing more sweltering than the heat on Sunday was the sheer athleticism on display from both teams.  On a day when Monitors captain, Honest Jon, deemed “slightly less humid than normal”, the Eclipse traveled west to take on the Monitor Base

Opening Day 2015

Eight long months and another cold, blustery winter finally gave way to the true indoctrination of Spring … base ball. Laying dormant beneath the snow for far too many days, Labatt Memorial Park came to life on Saturday, May 2nd with the setting of

4th of July 2013

The Northville Eclipse Base Ball Club Plays America’s Favorite Game on 4th of July Northville, Michigan — The Northville Eclipse Base Ball Club, a Metro Detroit vintage base ball team, will play during the 4th of July holiday at Noon against the