SPORTS MUSEUM of DUTCHESS COUNTY
President – John Flanagan - 677-9700
Vice President – James Doxsey – 337-0026
Secretary – William Doxsey – 452-8623
Treasurer – Ken Rose – 471-9790
Trustee Chairman – William Ponte – 473-0903 Museum – 632-1570 Museum Curator – Bill Emslie 297-9308
Sports Museum Newsletter
Volume #1 – January 2013
The Sports Museum is located at Carnwath Farms, off Wheeler Road, in the Town of Wappinger. We are open from
January to November on Saturdays from 11am to 4pm, and Sundays from 1pm until 4pm or by appointment. There
is no charge to visit but donations are appreciated. The Museum has a large display of exhibits including baseball,
softball, football, golf, basketball, table tennis, boating, boxing, tennis, lacrosse and others. There are many old
photographs, artifacts and newspaper articles chronicling those who were instrumental in bringing Dutchess County
sports recognition. Check out the Volunteer Hall of Fame Inductee showcase and see how many of the inductees you know
or remember.
2013 CALENDAR of EVENTS
EVENT
DATE
LOCATION
Bowling Tournament
Bowling Tournament
Golf Closest to the Pin
New Inductee Meeting
Race Car Show
Golf Closest to the Pin
Golf Closest to the Pin
Golf Tournament
Golf Closest to the Pin
Family Day Picnic
Shoot the Diamonds
Lacrosse Display
Bowling Tourney
Induction Dinner
Road Runners 5K Run
Fundraising Lottery
Bowling Tournament
Annual Meeting
January
February
June
June 2
June 9
June
July
July
July
TBA
August 9
TBA
October
October 07
September 22
November
November
December 01
Mardi Bob
Dutchess Bowl
McCann GC
Aloy’s restaurant
Carnwath Farms
Casperkill GC
Dutchess CC
TBD
Beekman GC
Museum
DCPA
Museum
Fishkill Bowl
W/F K of C
Carnwath Farms
Holiday Bowl
Aloy’s Restaurant
TIME
9:00 am
1:00 pm
7:00 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
1:00 pm
9:00 am
1:00 pm
These are tentative dates subject to change. More information will be in future newsletters.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Museum is hosting many events this year and volunteers will be needed to conduct these events. If you or
someone you know can donate a couple of hours to any of the listed events it, would be greatly appreciated. Over
the years, many inductees have stated that they would help the Musuem if they could. Here is your chance. In the
upcoming weeks, someone from the Museum may be contacting you asking for your assistance at one of the events
or you may contact: Bill Emslie at: 845.297.9308 or [email protected]
OLD TIMERS DAY
GOLF TOURNAMENT
On August 26, 2012, Bob Mayer,
along with the Sports Museum hosted eight
“Old Time” baseball players at the Museum and at the
Renegades stadium. At the Museum, the players had a
chance to look around and reminisce about the past.
Walter Patrice donated his baseball glove he had
purchased in the 1940’s along with some pictures. At
the Renegades Stadium, the Renegades Association
gave the players tickets to the game, food vouchers and
hats, along with being introduced on the playing field
prior to the game. The players who took part in the
activities were: Walter Patrice, Joe DeTola, Joe
McEnroe, Howie Mann, Roger Callahan, Paul Giroux
and Leo Reed. The Museum also had a booth at the
stadium manned by Barbara & Bill Ponte, Ron Lafko
and Bucky Davis. The Museum would like to thank Bob
Mayer for setting everything up with the Renegades and
involving the Museum.
SPONSORSHIPS
Golf Tournament sponsorships are still available to
individuals or corporations that would like to help the
Museum.
Gold Sponsors - $100.00 includes your sign on the
golf course, business size ad in Museum Newsletter &
listing on the Museum Website
Silver Sponsor - $50.00 includes your listing in the
Museum Newsletter and on the Museum Website
Individual donations are also appreciated in the form
of team or individual prizes.
HALL of FAME INDUCTEE DINNER
BOXING EXHIBIT
The Sports Museum of Dutchess County
presented a boxing exhibit on Sunday
August 19, 2012 at the Museum. The program started at
12 PM and ran until 4 PM. The day featured boxing
displays of various fighters who were from Dutchess
County or trained in Dutchess County. Tracy Patterson,
who won the Super bantamweight title in 1992 and the
IBF Super featherweight title in 1995, was present to
greet and talk to the public. He also agreed to have his
picture taken and to autograph them free of charge. The
museum was open for people to learn about the history
of sports in Dutchess County. The event and museum
tour was free.
MEDIA OUTLETS
The Sports Museum uses various media outlets to dispel
our news and events. Among them are:
NEWS
MAGAZINES
Poughkeepsie Journal
Country Courier
Poughkeepsie Focus
AAA NY Car & Travel
Poughkeepsie Enjoy
Boat on the Hudson
So. Dutchess News
Regional Chamber of Commerce
RADIO
No. Dutchess News
Reg. Chamber Radio
Hudson Valley News
Carl Garofolo Sports Talk
The Museum appreciates the free advertising that these
outlets provide us with and remind our members to
support them.
The 2012 inductee dinner was held and the
following organizations and individuals were
selected for induction.
Federation of D.C. Fish & Game Club
FRANCO GIANGRASSO
TERRY HORTON
NICK JOHNSON, Jr.
MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ
The Induction Dinner was held on Sunday
October 7th at the Wappingers Falls Knights of
Columbus. Over 80 people were in attendance to
honor the new inductees. Thanks to the Knights of
Columbus for a fine meal.
SHOOT the DIAMOND
The Sports Museum held its “Shoot the Diamond”
contest in August with a total of 29 shooters who
shot a total of 42 times. We also had 12 sponsors
for the shooting booths. A good time was had by
all and a big Thank You to the DCPA for their
assistance in the contest. Plans are being
formulated for this years’ event which again will
be held in August.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Another successful year has been logged by the Museum. More than 800 people
(sign-ins) Visited Carnwath Farms and enjoyed a trip into the past. Here is a chronology of
the year.
Because of a lack of heat the Museum closed January-April although plans were
being formulated for a busy summer and fall.
January-February: The Mister Average Bowler Tournament was concluded at local
lanes.
June: We met at Aloy’s Restaurant to select people to be honored at the dinner and held a
Closest to the Pin Contest. Our Car Exhibition drew around 300 people.
July: Our second Annual Golf Tournament was a huge success, we had a Family Day at
the Museum and 2 Closest to the Pin Contests were held.
August:
Shoot the Diamonds was well attended and at the Museum, we had an Old
Timers Baseball Day and a boxing program attended by former Super Featherweight
Champion Tracy Patterson.
October: A good crowd enjoyed our annual dinner and we awarded four $500.00
scholarships, funded from the golf tournament proceeds.
November: the popular Sports Museum Road Races were held at Carnwath Farms for the
first time and we again held our Lottery Fundraiser.
Each event went off smoothly and successfully and I offer a hearty THANKS to all
who did the planning and donated their time, materials and labor. Because of the
successful fundraisers, we are finishing the year with a great bank balance that has been
enhanced by substantial donations from the estates of Harry Ferris and Ed Henstebeck.
For 2013, I suggest that all past fundraising endeavors continue and encourage
suggestions for more. We need to continue our search for new directors and volunteers and
come up with new ways to inform the public about our wonderful Museum and its
programs.
Due to our smaller number of directors and volunteers, I would like the Board to
consider opening the Museum only on weekends when we have a program planned or by
appointment. We don’t have the staff to open two days every week. After more than 20
years as President, I feel it is time for new leadership and direction. I will not be a
candidate for re-election, but would like to remain on the Board
Congratulations on a wonderful, productive year for the Sports Museum
John Flanagan,
President
2012 CURATORS REPORT
First, I would like to thank all the Board members and regular members who worked at and supported the
museum this past year. The Town of Wappinger had no money for fuel this past year so we were closed to all
members until April 7th and open to the public on April 14th.
The first event at the Museum for 2012 was the Racing Car Exhibit. On June 10th which was well attended by
the public. I would like to thank Roger Liller for his programs on past race tracks, Roger Humeston and Joe
Ennesser for taking care of the outside and Bucky Davis and Charlie Darrell and crew for running the food booth. A
lot of the credit for a successful day was due to the work party on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The second event
at the museum was the Annual Family Picnic. held on July 29th. We invited members of the Wappinger Yankees, the
Interstate League, Mariners and Walter Patrice a member of the Poughkeepsie Twilight League. Again the event was
well attended by the public and I would like to thank Jim Doxsey for hosting the event and Bob Mayer for his
participation in contacting the members of the Twilight League and his presentation on “Old Time Baseball”. The
third event to be held at the museum was the Boxing Exhibit with guest Professional Boxer Tracy Patterson on
August 19th. Tracy won the Super Bantam Weight Title in 1992 and the Super Feather Weight title in 1995. He
retired in 2001 and currently manages boxers. We also updated our boxing displays for the event. This event was
poorly attended by the public. The fourth event we had at the museum was the “Renegades Day Salute To Old Time
Baseball” on August 26th. Bob Mayer contacted some of the old time baseball players and set up the day at the
Renegades. The players were given a tour of the museum before they went to stadium where they treated to a game,
food, a hat and recognition on the field before the game. The last event to be held at the museum was the 5K Cross
County Run and the 1 K run for Kids on November 3rd. This was the first year that the run had been located at the
museum and was very well attended. I would like to thank Pete Sanfilippo for running the fundraiser.
Off the property we had an information booth at the Hudson River Fish Summit on March 3rd, an information
booth at the Renegades Stadium on April 29th and a food booth and an information booth at the Town of Wappinger
Community day on June 30th. I had planned to host a Lacrosse exhibit and a garden tractor pull at the museum this
year but ran out of time and energy. Joe Ennesser and I are working on a display to be viewed at the Wappinger
Town hall this winter. In addition to the events we had a fair attendance at the museum. The attendance is getting
better and with more attractions it should grow. John Flanagan has given me a lot of material that has to be scanned.
However, not all of it is on display. As new material comes in, I try to display it and put some of the older stuff away.
I received so many pictures and trophies from the racing fraternity I have set up there own room.
For more detail about the past events at the museum and fund raisers during the year, please go to the quarterly
“Newsletter”. Not knowing what the Town will do about the heat, this winter please check the web site to see when
we will open in 2013. Again, thank you everyone for your help.
BILL EMSLIE CURATOR.
ROAD RUNNERS RACE
The Sports Museum Hall of Fame of Dutchess County held
their 11th Annual Cross Country Race on Sunday Nov. 3rd at
Carnwath Farms in the town of Wappinger. Michael Slinskey
won the 5K Race. Connie Seigh was the first female to cross
the finish line. The race was supported by Neighborhood Day
Care Services, Hannaford, Royal Carting, Red Cedar Tree &
Landscaping, MVP Health Insurance and Imaginative MultiMedia. The race was also supported by members of The
Sports Museum of Dutchess County and the Mid Hudson
Road runners Club. `1 mile Boys & Girls race was won by
Zain Jafar, the 1ST female was Jannie Gogi. The members of
the Sports Museum Hall of Fame were out in full force and
must be given a huge round of applause for spending their
Sunday morning during various jobs to insure the success of
the race.
At the Annual Meeting of the Museum Board
members whose terms were expiring were reelected to new three year terms. In addition two
Board members President John Flanagan and
Treasurer Ken Rose announced their retirement
from their respective positions. Both men have
done an outstanding job and will be difficult to
replace. Elections for their replacements will be
held at the January Meeting. Both men have
agreed to remain on the Board of Directors.
The Sports Museum would like to acknowledge
generous donations from the estates of Harry
Ferris and Ed Henstebeck. Harry and Ed were
members of the Museum and contributed greatly
to its success.
SPORTS MUSEUM of DUTCHESS COUNTY
MUSEUM SPONSORS
GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS
MID HUDSON
ROAD RUNNERS
Chuck Molt
MOLT’S USED AUTO PARTS
REGISTERED REPAIR SHOP
REGISTERED DISMANTLER
LIC #R3140594
WRECKS BOUGHT & SOLD
TOWING
58 HONEYWELL LANE
HYDE PARK, NY 12538
HUDSON CADILLAC/
BUICK/GMC
FISHER MACHINES
Terry Fisher
St. Nichols Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORS
FISHKILL BOWL
Kathleen Schneider
Route 82
Fishkill, NY 12524
(845) 896-7830
MARSHALL & STERLING
INSURANCE
CENTRAL HUDSON
GAS & ELECTRIC
SOUTHERN DUTCHESS
BOWL
Barry Winter
629 Route 52
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 831-3220
SPONSORSHIPS
Sports Museum Sponsorships are now available in the following levels:
Platinum Level:
$1000 per year
Gold Level:
$500
per year
Silver Level:
$250
per year
Bronze Level:
$175
per year
All sponsors will have their names printed on all museum correspondence in addition to receiving a
plaque appropriate to their level of sponsorship. Sponsor names and level of sponsorship are also
displayed on a plaque at the Museum.