March 16 - 17, 2024
A Weekend of Spring Ball to get the Season Started!
The Pelicans hosted a vintage base ball and sandlot showcase in San Luis Obispo, CA
In memory of Central Coast Classic Sir
Darren “Sugar” McCaine (1970-2025)
Connecting ball players from California
The Central Coast Classic included the Pelicans and Barbary Coast of the Bay Area Vintage Base Ball Association, the Highlanders and Smudge Pots of the SoCal Vintage Base Ball Association and sandlot squads the Avocados and Death .
Educating on California base ball in the 1880’s
All base ball enthusiasts were invited and encouraged to attend our free event. During the weekend, all “cranks” (fans) learned about 1886 base ball and experienced how this style of play is played in California,
Weekend Results
March 16
Pelicans (6) at Smudge Pots (5)
Coasters (3) at Highlanders (4)
Death at Avocados - Sandlot
March 17
Smudge Pots (6) at Coasters (8)
Highlanders (23) at Pelicans (18) - (F/5)
Ball Clubs Represeted
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Riverside Smudge Pots
Riverside, CA
SoCal Vintage Base Ball -
Crestline Highlanders
Crestline, CA
SoCal Vintage Base Ball -
Barbary Coast
San Francisco, CA
Bay Area Vintage Base Ball -
L.A. Death
Los Angeles, CA
LA Baseball Federation -
San Diego Avocados
San Diego, CA
Coast Classic Victory Bell
Our California Coast Classic series does not have an ultimate champion or trophy. Instead, we have a goodwill “Victory Bell” as a symbol of gentlemanly play and competition. This bell is rung as teams score throughout the festival and it is customary for team captains to pose with the Victory Bell prior to a match.
The Victory Bell was first used in the Central Coast Classic. All cranks are also welcome to pose with the Victory Bell.
