Politics and Filth in Chicago's Twenty third Ward
A critical report describes the Twenty third Ward as the dirtiest Chicago residence ward with alleys full of garbage and neglected inspection. It names Congressman McAndrews as a busy politician and lists leading self sustaining clubs and organizations in the city along Michigan Avenue and nearby streets.
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Twenty-third
Chicago
Webster and
Belden Avenues
Fremont and
Bissell
Webster Avenue
Twenty-third Ward
Apollo Club
Michigan Ave
Chamber of Commerce
Calumet
20Th St
Caxton
Chicago Athletic Association
Chicago Architectural
West Adams Street
Chicago Automobile
Plymouth Court
Chicago Club
van Buren Street
Monroe St
City Club
Cliff Dwellers
Colonial Club of
Grand Boulevard
Columbia Yacht
Randolph Street
Elka
Washington St
Englewood
Harvard Avenue
Edgewater Country
Winthrop Avenue
White Sox Home Schedule At Comiskey Park Listing
The White Sox announce home games at Comiskey Park on August dates against New York Boston Philadelphia Washington Detroit St Louis Cleveland with multiple games each week and final September matchups.
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White Sox
Comiskey Park
35Th Street
Shields Avenue
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
Detroit
St. Louis
Cleveland
Federal League Schedule For Chicago Team
The Chicago Federal League club plays at Webster and Sheffield. Dates listed include August 21 to 24 in Indianapolis and matches through August 28 to 31 in Kansas City plus September 1 to 3 in St. Louis and September 4 to 7 in Cleveland and September 8 to 11 in Indianapolis.
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Chicago
Webster and
Sheffield Avenues
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Louis
Cleveland
Fournier Proves Star Fielder for Comiskey
Jack Fournier, signed by the Boston Red Sox as an outfielder, has finally received a full tryout in that position with Manager Callahan. After a year and a half with Comiskey's Chicago team, his splendid fielding and strong hitting suggest a permanent place. Previously tried at first base, he showed weakness in defense until Hal Chase joined from New York.
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Jack Fournier
Boston Red Sox
Callahan
Fournier
Chicago
Comiskey
Hal Chase
New York
Train a Baseball Pitcher Versus Immediate Stars
Joe Tinker compares pitcher development noting that some players adapt instantly while others require years of teaching. He cites Boston Nationals choices Noyes Strand and James with James starting strong, whereas Noyes and Strand remain on the bench gaining experience.
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Joe Tinker
James
Boston
Boston Nationals
Noyes
Strand
Titus and Zimmerman Cash Controversy Raises Questions
The report claims Titus earned about $100 and Heine Zimmerman has nothing on John Titus with a separate $100 side amount. It notes two attempts in Brooklyn and Philadelphia and suggests Titus profited by performing twice yet faced no field ejection during the period.
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Titus
Heine Zimmerman
John Titus
Zimmerman
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Sockalexis Aims for Major League Baseball Break
Andrew Sockalexis, a professional runner and teammate of Tom Longboat, hopes to switch to baseball as an infielder and join a championship team. The piece notes his relation to Louis Sockalexis and discusses White Sox shakeups and Calahan’s potential to assemble a strong nine from 35 players.
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Andrew Sockalexis
Tom Longboat
Louis Sockalexis
Andrew
White Sox
Callahan
Tough on Bushers Pitchers Crush Candy La Chance Debut
Lou Criger recalls a rookie facing top NL pitchers. Candy La Chance debuted with Brooklyn and was struck out by Amos Rusie and Kid Meekin in two games. He doubted the league's quality but stayed on, later playing several seasons in the majors.
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Lou Criger
Candy la Chance
la Chance
Brooklyn
New York
Amos Russ
Meekin
Rosie
Baseball gossip hints at trades and standout players
The notes highlight outfield weaknesses for the White Sox, five double plays in a game by Chance's Highlanders, praise for Larry Chappell, and moves involving Dahlen, Atchison, Enzmann, Mains, Kent, and Her bert. It also mentions Bill Carrigan reshaping the Red Sox batting order and Tesreau’s status with the Giants. Herbert Moran is praised as a top outfielder for Brooklyn.
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Chance
Highlanders
St. Louis
Larry Chappell
Bill Carrigan
Red Sox
Engle
Yerkes
Objections to World Trip May Not Hinder Exhibition Tour
Promoters plan a world tour for the New York Giants and Chicago White Sox after the season. Each player must post 1500 to guarantee travel expenses, with refunds if the venture profits. Some players resist paying, while others like Hal Chase and Ed Walsh indicate willingness. Giants captain Christy Mathewson may start, but some prefer staying home.
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New York Giants
Chicago White Sox
New York
Chicago
A. G. Spalding
Charles A. Comiskey
White Sox
Jimmy Callahan
Ted Sullivan
McGraw
Giants
Comiskey and Callahan
Ty Cobb
Sam Crawford
Tigers
Tris Speaker
Boston Red Sox
Hal Chase
Callahan
Big Ed Walsh
Christy Mathewson
Chief Meyers
Mike Donlin Drops From Sight As Baseball Barriers Rise
From the New York Sun comes word that Mike Donlin once a Giant has dropped out of sight. He refused to join a Western league club at the Phillies' urging and remains idle since organized baseball bars him from playing in semi pro games.
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Kent
Brooklyn
University of Iowa
Cincinnati
E. A. Herbert
Portsmouth
Phillies
The
New York Sun
Mike Donlin
Mike
Giant
Baseball Games in Alaska Reach Arctic Circle
F Ogden Norwood of Ketchikan organized two teams among whites and Indians in Hast Orange New Jersey. The tide dictates play in a coastal town built on piles with 20 foot rises. the return of the tide ends the game and risks washing away players and equipment. Tex Russell, a southpaw pitcher drafted from Texas, shines for the White Sox under President Comiskey and Manager Callahan.
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Arctic Circle
F. Ogden Norwood
Ketchikan
Alaska
Hast Orange
N. J
Norwood
Tex Russell
Tex" Russell
White Sox
Texas
Comiskey
Callahan
Russell
Baseball Oddity in Detroit Game Sets Odd Turnaround
In Detroit Athletic game on Saturday Pipp batted for House in the eighth but failed to hit. The side batted around and Oscar Stanage replaced Pipp. The catcher was credited with a safety. Covaleskie, a Come-Back, leads Southern League pitchers as Hughey Jennings pursues him, the same big Pole who beat the Giants in 1908.
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Detroit Athletic
Pipp
House
Oscar Stanage
Covaleskie
Hughey Jennings
New York Giants
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Germanla Place
Hamilton
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Irish Fellowship Club
la Salle Hotel
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58Th Street
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Standard
24Th Street
Swedish Club of Chicago
la Salle Avenue
Twentieth Century
Union League
Jackson Boulevard
Federal Street
Union Printers
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Monroe and
Dearborn
University
Monroe Street
Federal Baseball League
James O'Shaughnessy
Newarks
Dahlen
Atchison and Enzmann
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Albert J. Hopkins
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