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08-30-2008, 10:22 AM
Posted By: <b>Dave</b><p>I was wondering if anyone knows of any books or resources that list private or regional bat manufacturers? If anyone knows of anything that could help, I would appreciate it. Thanks.

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08-30-2008, 10:58 AM
Posted By: <b>Mark L</b><p>Good question. Does anyone have any links or at least references to old SCD or Mears articles on the topic?

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08-30-2008, 11:22 AM
Posted By: <b>Rawn Hill</b><p>Sounds like a great topic, I need help dating a couple of W.E. Mains bats.<br /><br />Rawn

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08-31-2008, 08:42 AM
Posted By: <b>John Harrell</b><p>The Mains company made bats under 3 different company names, Mains & Dolly in the 1890's, W.E. Mains in the early 1900's and J.R. Mains in the 20's.<br /><br />John

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08-31-2008, 03:15 PM
Posted By: <b>Rawn Hill</b><p>The Mains bats that I have are from Sandy Creek and Harrison Maine. I live in Harrison, but there is no information on where the factory was or when it was there. Sandy Creek is a neighborhood in Bridgton and I have seen one bat stamped Bridgton Maine.<br /><br />Rawn