Demmitt Chooses White Sox Over Federal League Pact
Ray Demmitt admits he eyed the Federal league but was persuaded by President Comiskey to stay with the Chicago White Sox. He plans to wear Sox colors in 1915 and 1916, rejecting offers from the outlaws, saying an ironclad Sox contract and affection for Chicago keep him. He notes the ten day clause is removed from his new deal.
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Ray Demmitt
Federal League
Comiskey
White Sox
Demmitt
Outlaws
Political and sporting prize race notices
Gillen and 2nd place pins and various prizes donated by local figures mark county and city judges races and auxiliary competitions. A 18th race offers ball bearing roller skates and candy prizes while a greased pig event highlights speeches by Thomas Sullivan and committee chairs amid Democratic faction talks and local party leadership bids.
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General Electric Co
O'Brien & Kaiser
Robert M. Sweitzer
Martin J. O'Brien
Richard R. Walsh
Harper & Kirschten Shoe Co
Berg & Weber
E. Kowitz
E. D. Adcock
E. J. Borne
Commonwealth Edison Co
County Democracy
Daniel J. McMahon
John E. Maloney
Robert E. Burke
J. J. Geraghty
Roger C. Sullivan
Wm. J. Graham
Harry P. Dolan
Frank Ragen
Jos. M. Fitzgerald
Jos. Buerkel
The
Perfect Hatters & Furnishers
Jos M. Fitzgerald
James M. Slattery
Cyril Jandus
William P. Feeney
Frank 8. Ryan
Daniel E. Fitzgerald
Thomas Sullivan
Sanitary District
Baseball home dates at Comiskey Park 80Xx
Schedule lists White Sox home games at Comiskey Park with dates in July through October against New York Boston Philadelphia Washington Cleveland Detroit New York St Louis. The calendar shows series on consecutive days at the park on 35th Street and Shields Avenue with opponents and month ranges.
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Comiskey Park
35Th Street
Shields Avenue
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
St. Louis
Federal League Schedule At Weeghman Park
The schedule lists dates and opponents for August to October at Weeghman Park. Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, Buffalo, Balti more, Indianapolis, St Louis, and Kansas City appear across multiple series. An advertisement for Dobbin s Electric Soap urges readers to try it, noting 50 years on the market.
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Weeghman Park
North Clark and
Addison Streets
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Buffalo
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Kansas City
Dobbins
Adv
White Sox Sign Minor Star Demmitt for $5,000 a Year
The Chicago White Sox signed promising outfielder Demmitt to a $5,000 yearly contract after a career with Montreal and a spring with Detroit. Once with the New York Highlanders and Montreal, he impressed with a strong throwing arm and fielding, batting, and overall play. He had flirted with Federal leaguers but chose the Sox, citing fair treatment and a binding contract under Comiskey and Callahan.
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Sox
New York Highlanders
Callahan
Demmitt
Montreal
White Sox
Comiskey
Ball Players Fluctuate as Birdie Cree Draws Bids
Birdie Cree shows rising value as scouts watch him after a strong season in Baltimore. No major league club paid the Yankees’ waiver price, sending him to the International League, with four National League clubs reportedly bidding and a likely offer around 14 000 dollars.
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Birdie Cree
Yankees
Baltimore
Cree
Fred Clarke
Yankee
Oakes
Rebel Oakes
Pittsburgh Rebels
St. Louis
Huggins
Evans
Meyer to Stick to Springfield
Sol Meyer's heart is touched by Springfield fans and he declares the Springfield team will not be moved to another place. Springfield supporters again promise attendance support, their twelfth pledge, as Meyer agrees to extend more chances.
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Meyer
Springfield
Sol Meyer
Kokomo
Umpire Johnson Demonstrates Dust Free Pitching Plate
Umpire Harry Johnson of the National League started a unique practice after a dust dispute over the pitcher's slab. He now keeps the rubber dusted and carries a whisk broom, using it even when officiating on the bases, to ensure clear calls.
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Harry Johnson
Johnson
Still in the Game for Kenton Harbor Team
Old Cy Young remains active as a pitcher for the Kenton Harbor team, a summer resort amusement squad that plays twice weekly. His fame endures from former peak years as he participates in local games that entertain resort visitors.
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Old Cy Young
Kenton Harbor
Midi
Chicago Feds Have New Keystone King Johnny Farrell
The Chicago Federal league club under Joe Tinker has promoted Johnny Farrell to second base at Weeghman Park. Farrell, age 21, earns praise for quick pivots, sharp throws, reliable fielding, and surprising bunts. He blends speed, wit, and learning zeal as he helps lead the infield with Tinker Beck as part of a rising Chicago sensation.
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Chicago
John
Evers
Johnny Farrell
Joe Tinker
Farrell
Joe
Beck
Weeghman Park
Kees
Tinker
Chicago Feds
Keystone
Boston Nationals
Miner Brown
St. Louis
Feds
Jack Pfeister
Ohio
Overall
Johnny Kling
Jimmy Scheckard
American Association
Artie Hofman
Jimmy Slagle
Steinfeldt
Night baseball staged in Regina with daylight time shift
Regina Saskatchewan adopted daylight saving time from May 1 to October 1, with games starting at 7 15 and running to 10. crowds average about 1 300, autos line foul lines, fans cheer loudly. A game against Saskatoon ended in a crowd rush after a disputed bunt, leading to the game being ordered replay by President Fleming.
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Regina
Saskatchewwangp
Saskatoon
Jack Smith
Cadreau
Colgate
Fleming
Ty Cobb Defends Base Running In Row Over Spikes
In a lively scene at Yankee Park and later in a billiards room, Ty Cobb defends his aggressive base running while acknowledging the pain of frequent spikes. Rebel Oakes explains his move to the Federal League amid contract talks. Kenworthy shines for Kansas City with two homers and a stolen base. Injunction, and Chicago fence affect Johnson stays. Federal League seeks minor league ties near Central path.
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Cobb
Political Talk What the Leaders Are Doing and What People Have to Say
A compiled look at Chicago political maneuvers and endorsements. Beitler leads Republican Court to challenge Northup for County Judge while Democratic hopes center on Coburn Cruke Stuckart and Osgood Brown. Thompson and Worsley loom in mayoral and municipal races with active voter interest noted.
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Henry C. Beitler
John EB. Northup
Olivet Baptist Church
Beitler
R. I. Donlen
Joseph 8. Davis
Old Cub Machine Broken Says Grantland Rice
Frank G. Menke reflects on the 1900s Chicago Cubs and the decline of its famed double play trio. He notes where former stars linger in other leagues and compares the 1906 White Sox as the finest example of machine play despite popgun hitting and erratic fielding.
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Frank G. Menke
Cub
Frank Schulte
Chance
Tinker
Evers
New York Yan
Grantland Rice
McGraw
Mack's
Herzog
Reds
White Sox
Baseball Gleanings From the League Contests and Notables
Ty Cobb rises among AL sluggers while Larry Doyle praises the Cardinals pitching staff. Frank Chance’s strong showing pleases Ban Johnson as McGraw touts Milton Stock. Wag ner hailed for base running, O'Toole defends his minor league stint, and Ford backs Farrell at second. Riggert, a Brooklyn outfielder, is a Kansas City barber in the off months. Magee shines at short for the Phillies but Dooin seeks more fleet feet. Cactus Cravath learns to steal home as Fromme trade notes loom. Polo Grounds attendance steadies amid season hopes, while Moose McCormick of Chattanooga suffers a concussion from a line drive near the left temple.
Herzog Doing Nicely In Challenging Reds Lead Role
Charlie Herzog, the sensational Reds leader, holds up well in a tough job. He shoulders one of the hardest tasks in the league and, though green at the game, shows promising progress and steady leadership.
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Addiiion
H. and
H. Brandh
Thomas Carey
Michael K. Sheridan
Olaf E. Ray
Fifteenth Ward
Progressive Party Club
Emil N. Zolla
George Rakow
Otto Nelson
M. H. Brager
L. J. Cohn
W. O. Scott
Leon Hornstein
Congress
Dunne
Harrison
Thomas M. Sullivan
Johnny
Saskatchewan
Regin
Tyrus Cobb
Georgia Peach
Ty Cobb
Tigers
Yankee Park
Evening Papera
John Doyle
Kenworthy
Kawfeds
Chicago Baseball World
Fevauevta
Erre Haute
George Sultan
John A. Mahoney
Edward Osgood Brown
Walter E.schmidt
John C. Paul
Board of Review
John J. Coburn
Daniel L. Cruke
Legion
Henry Stuckart
Thomas F. Becully
Scully
Democratic Party
John R. Caverly
William Hale Thompson
Robert M. Bweltzer
Ambrose A. Worsley
James A. Long
Chick
Board of Assessors
Thomas J. Howard
Lynch & Howard
National Life Building
Isaac N. Powell
William L. O'Connell
John R. Durson
Larry Doyle
Champions
Cardinals
Frank Chance
New Yorks
Ban Johnson
Milton Stock
Devlin
Pirates
Hans Wagner
Martin O'Toole
St. Paul
Russell Ford
Joe Riggert
Cards
Dodgers
Sherwood Magee
Phillies
Dooin
Philles
Cactus Cravath
Hank Groh
Red Ames
Arthur Fromme
Polo Grounds
Moose McCormick
Giant
Chattanooga
Atlanta
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