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First Posted: 8/8/2012
The 17th Annual Christy Mathewson Days will be held August 10 and 11 in Factoryville.
Mathewson, who was born and raised in Factoryville, was one of the five original inductees to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.
There will be several events held at Keystone College, one of Mathewson’s alma maters, over the weekend. The Christy Mathewson Collection will be open Aug. 10 from noon to 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. August 11.
Bob Gaines, author of “The Three Mathewsons,” will hold a lecture and book signing at 8 p.m. Aug. 10, an ice cream social will follow in the Gambal Gymnasium lobby at 9:30 p.m.
The events of Aug. 11 will start with “The Big Six Run/Walk.” Registration begins on the College Green at 7:30 a.m. A breakfast, courtesy of Keystone College, will be served to all participants following the race. The Christy Mathewson Adult Softball Tournament will take place at Christy Mathewson Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Christy Mathewson Day Parade, which starts at 5 p.m. at Keystone College and ends at Lackawanna Trail Elementary School at 6 p.m. The festivities will conclude with evening events at Christy Mathewson Park, including games, food, raffles, two shows by Mr. J and the 11-year-old magician, refreshments, a dunk tank, a music showcase with local talent followed by live music by Chris Hludzik.
A musical introduction clinic for participants of the evening musical showcase will be organized by Devon Clarke for his Eagle Scout Project from noon to 2 p.m. at Christy Mathewson Park.