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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1914
Page
2
The document blends political targets with Chicago club locations and event dates. It notes Robert M. Sweltzer’s strong county clerk performance and Democratic resistance to nominates, plus Ambrose Worsley as Municipal Judge candidate. It also lists many self sustaining clubs and venues around Chicago with addresses and capacities, and wraps with an ad for Dobbin Electric Soap claiming broad household usefulness.
Charles A. Comiskey targets a steady .300 hitter and finds it in Jack Fournier. Once a bench warmer, the Moose Jaw product becomes a top hitter for the White Sox after first breaking in as a pinch bat and then claiming a regular spot. Fournier has posted a .319 season average, rising from mockery to strong support from Chicago fans.
Ex‑players once with the St Louis Nationals, A Rankin Johnson, Elmer Johnson, and Franklin Johnson were sent back to the minors after brief trials. Barry Weak at Bat notes Jack Barry’s season slump despite solid defense. Cravath is described as a peculiar star who has no tobacco ads or Federal League offers.
Giants pitcher Mathewson calls the Philadelphia Athletics near the top of the league as they lead the standings. His remark reflects strong respect for the current leaders and the overall race.
Fred Clarke faults umpire Eason for a single defeat while Pittsburgh fans seek accountability for about thirty other losses.
Albany native James J. Esmond born 1889 rose from Elmira to Jersey City, Cincinnati, Montreal, then shined with the Indianapolis Federal League club. Right handed batter and thrower, he stands six feet tall and weighs 167 pounds. His health once threatened retirement but he produced brilliant work last season for the tail end Montreal and for Indianapolis.
Fred Clarke argues that slumps come from within and cannot be cured by press scrutiny or coaching. He emphasizes patience and self-reliance as key, noting players must come out of slumps through their own effort and natural recovery. The piece also comments on teams like the Orioles, Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs, and Reds, praising players and reminders of travel logistics.
Federal agents pursue Sayre and pitcher Shorty Sayre while catcher Pic Schwert is taken by Frank Chance who has tested about a hundred players since becoming Highland manager. The sequence links Tinker Bradley and Chance in manager moves with Pittsburgh Pennsy context.
Notes on Ted Sullivan taking a team to Ireland this fall and multiple trades and bids across leagues. Cincinnati may try Fahrer, Nashville lands Jack Diamond, Bridgeport praised for handling by Jake Bouktes, Comiskey pursuing Isaacs of Dubuque, Dave Gregg moved to Edmonton, Vean Gregg leaves Cleveland, Needing details on Vaughn and Dolan’s erratic play, Maier rejects Klepfer bid, Hogan to Hawaii trip planned, Tennant sets Coast league basemen record, Ehmke among Stovall targets, umpires increasingly eject without fines.
A feature on Hap Hogan manager of the Venice Tigers tracing his career from Salvation Army worker to minor league magnate. It highlights his journey, the Tigers’ current fast team, and Hogan’s influence on players, plus brief notes on Federal League contracts, Hank O Day, and managerial feats of Rickey, Tinker, and Chance.
A survey of aldermen judges and lawyers in Chicago outlines political endorsements for the Republican and Democratic slates. Prominent figures include Irwin Hazen for Congress and William Hale Thompson's playground legacy, plus judges Cavernly Mahoney Brown and many district nominees and appointees with varying levels of support from local voters and party committees.
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