German Day at Chicago Federal League Game
This Saturday July 11 the Chicago German Club hosts a German day at the Federal league park with Charley Weeghman as guest of honor. Two brass bands will play in both sections as ceremonies include a large silver keg shaped loving cup for Mr. Weeghman and a 2 PM start before the Chicago vs Indianapolis game.
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Chicago
Charley Weeghman
Federal League Club of Chicago
Charley Williams
Weeghman
Indianapolis
Baseball Home Dates at Comiskey Park
Home game dates listed for Comiskey Park with opponents including New York Boston Philadelphia Washington Cleveland Detroit New York Washington Philadelphia Boston St. Louis from July to October. Schedule details advance ticketing and venue for the White Sox home stand.
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Comiskey Park
35Th Street
Shields Avenue
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
St. Louis
Federal League Schedule for Weeghman Park
The schedule lists games at Weeghman Park on July 9 to Sept 30 with opponents including Indianapolis St Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh Baltimore Buffalo and Kansas City across dates in July August September and October. Key venues include Weeghman Park at North Clark and Addison Streets.
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Clark and
Addison Streets
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Buffalo
Kansas City
Federal League to award $4000 autos to pennant winners
John Montgomery Ward proposes a $4,000 automobile prize for every member of the Federal pennant winner with a postseason star team contest and multi city world series style games. President Gilmore and team owners back the plan to spur fan interest and gate receipts.
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Federal Baseball League
Gilmore
Philanthrophy
Chicago
Baltimore
Mike Doolin
Brooklyn
Tom Seaton
All Stars
Indianapolis
Cy Falkenberg
John Montgomery Ward
Weeghman
Joe Tinker
Practice Golden Rule in Baseball Mentors and Teammate Help
Eddie Collins cites Connie Mack recalling a past era when players never advised others on improving a skill. He notes now players freely suggest improvements even amid fierce pennant battles, reflecting a shift toward mutual aid in the game.
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Eddie Collins
Connie Mack
Connie
Noats of the Diamond Russell to Return Next Season
Lefty Russell, once valued by Connie Mack, will rejoin fast company next season after starring with Scranton in the New York State League. He hits above .800, covers first base for McInnes, and is noted for speed and batting skill.
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Lefty Russell
Connie Mack
Jack Dunn
Scranton
Ke A McInnes
Hard Work of Cozy Dolan Earns Pirate Respect
The Pittsburgh Chronicle notes Cozy Dolan faced intense fan and player scrutiny during his Forbes Field tenure with the Cardinals. Despite harsh criticism for erratic performances, Dolan remained composed, enduring jeers yet staying on the roster, illustrating a tough, resilient ballplayer in Major League Baseball.
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Cozy Dolan
Cardinals
St. Louis
Joe Kelly
Pittsburgh Chronicle
Forbes Field
Dolan
Forbesfield
Rochester Club Nets Pitcher Fred Herche From Boston
Rochester's latest purchase is pitcher Fred Herche from the Boston National club. Manager Ganze said the club has spent $20,000 this spring for new players to replace those lost to the Federals or dropped for lack of speed. He believes the team can win the pennant with no further changes.
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Rochester Club
Fred Herche
Boston National Club
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Ganze
Federals
Larry McLean Shines for Giants After Reds Repute
Popular with ball fans in New York Long Larry McLean has become a key Giants catcher. He plays the best ball of his career and handles himself well on and off the field. Formerly with the Reds and Cardinals, he backs up Myers and earns praise from McGraw.
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Giants
Reds
Larry
New York
Chief Myers
McGraw
Cincinnati Reds
St. Louis Cardinals
Griffith
Molokai
Cravath A Slugging Legend Despite Slow Speed
Clifford Clarence Cravath born San Diego March 23 1882 known as Cravvy or Cactus a famed slugger though slow runner and mediocre fielder. Career spanned Los Angeles Minneapolis Pittsburg Philadelphia and Chicago era, 1913 peak batting .341 leading hits and RBIs while major league draft disputes shaped his path.
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Cal
Clifford Clarence Cravath
Cravvy
Cactus
Los Angeles
Red Sox
White Sox
Washington
Minneapolis
American Association
Joe Cantillon
Pittsburgh
Horace Fogel
Philadelphia
Pacific
Players Not Superstitious: Pirates Defeat Refuted
Ed Kenetchy joked that misplacing a stocking caused a Pirates loss in Chicago. Johnny Evers argues the Cubs would rival for the title if not for Charley Murphy. He lists infield and outfield teammates and pitching staff. pennant tallies show Chicago leading the NL with 18, Boston eight, New York seven. American League titles since 1900 go to Philadelphia Athletics five, Boston three, Chicago three, Detroit three.
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Chicago
Ed Kenetchy
Koney
Evers
Murphy
Johnny Evers
Braves
Cub
Charley Murphy
Sailer
Tinker
Zimmerman
Johnny
Boston
New York
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Providence
Detroit
Athletics
Philadelphia
Canadian League Applies for Protection Under Baseball
The Western Ontario league has applied for protection under organized baseball as baseball flourishes in Canada.
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Canada
Western Ontario League
Narrow-Minded Policy in Organized Baseball
The New York Sun says refusal of clubs to recognize Federal league teams in the same city by posting scores shows narrow mindedness. It notes posting scores benefits fans, not the Federal league.
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New York Sun
Political Leaders and Backers in Chicago Elections
The piece catalogs candidates and supporters across Chicago politics. It highlights Henry Beitler, John Mahoney, Ambrose Worsley, John Coburn, and William Hale Thompson among others, noting their roles, offices sought, and broad backing from Democratic and Republican factions.
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Adam Wolf
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John M. Jamm
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Chicago Federal League
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Brooklyn Dodgers
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Louieville, Ky
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John A. Mahoney
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George Sultan
John R. Durso
William L. O’connell
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Daniel L. Cruice
Legion
Edward Osgood Brown
Federal
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John R. Caverly
Isaac N. Powell
Ambrose A. Worsley
Henry Stuckart
John J. Coburn
Walter EB. Schmidt
Thomas F. Scully
Judge Scully
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Thomas J. Howard
Lynch & Howard
National Life Building
James A. Long
Board of Assessors
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