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Newspaper

Chicago Eagle

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1913

Page

2

McGraw urges sprint coaching to gain the half step edge

Giants manager John J. McGraw argues that speed in baseball hinges on the extra half step and proper sprinting technique. He cites Mike Murphy’s training methods and notes many players waste effort with short strides and poor foot placement, suggesting spring training include expert coaching to gain inches and win close games.

John J. McGraw Giants McGraw Mike Murphy Barney Weters

Ban Johnson's Fix Clarifies Zeider Boron Trade and Club Listings

Johnson reported to Frank Chance that the Zeider and Borton deal was approved and that Zeider’s return should satisfy Chance. The note also lists leading Chicago self sustaining clubs with addresses, including Apollo Club, Chicago Athletic Association, Union League, and many others along with their locations.

Ban Johnson Frank Chance Borton Zeider O. K P. L Callahan Rollie Zeider Chance Johnson Yankees Sox Chicago 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 Chicago Cycling Chicago Yacht Monroe St City Club Cliff Dwellers Colonial Club of Grand Boulevard Columbia Yacht Randolph Street Ellis Washington St Edgewater Country Winthrop Avenue Englewood Harvard Avenue Farragut Yacht Club Germania Maennercher Germania Place Hamilton Dearborn St Ilinoia Athletic Michigan Avenue Ilinois Ashland Boulevard

White Sox Home Games at Comiskey Park Ad

Baseball advertisements list White Sox home games at Comiskey Park on August dates against New York Boston Philadelphia Washington Detroit St Louis Cleveland with games spaced Aug 14 15 16 17 Aug 18 19 20 Aug 21 22 23 Aug 24 25 26 Aug 30 31 and Sept 26 27 28.

White Sox Comiskey Park 35Th Street Shields Avenue New York Boston Philadelphia Washington Detroit St. Louis Cleveland John F. Devine William H. Weber Isaac N. Powell Francis P. Brady Martin B. Madden Robert R. Levy Charles R. Strook Edward R. Litsinger Roy O. West John J. Hanberg Edward E. Eastman Joseph EH. Bidwill, Sr Charles V. Barrett Isaac J. Bryan John C. Cannon P. Arnold Joseph F. Haas Matt A. Mueller Thomas J. Healy Charles 8 Deneen Charles W. Vail George Hitsman Charles Vavick J. F. Gainty A. van Steenberg Lagsing W. H. Weber Blue Island Peter M. Hoffman Des Plaines Allen Bay Oak Fork William Busse Mount Prospect Fresk “ Anderson Breeaten

Federal baseball league schedule for Chicago team

The Chicago Federal League team plays at Webster and SheMeld avenues with games listed for July 29 to August 1 in Pittsburgh, August 21 to 24 in Indianapolis, August 28 to 31 in Kansas City, September 1 to 7 in St. Louis, and September 4 to 11 in Indianapolis.

Chicago Webster and SheMeld Avenues Pittsburgh Indianapolis Kansas City St. Louis Cleveland

Excellent Way to Pitch to Sluggers

Veteran catcher Ira Thomas of the Philadelphia Athletics explains pitches to heavy sluggers. He advises throwing across their shoulders to limit powerful swings while letting them swing at less advantageous locations. He notes that top hitters routinely bat over .300 and that elite pitchers have struggled to fool them consistently.

Ira Thomas Philadelphia Athletics Thomas

Career of Claude Rossman A seven pennant winner

Jaude Rossman a former Detroit player born June 18 1881 in Columbia County New York has the distinction of seven pennant winning teams Holyoke Des Moines Detroit Minneapolis and St Louis Browns He began with Holyoke 1903 moved to Cleveland then Holyoke 1904 Des Moines 1905 Cleveland 1906 Detroit 1907 08 traded to St Louis Browns declined report 1909 signed with Columbus 1910 released to Minneapolis outfield batting fourth in the American Association last season.

Jaude Rossman Detroit Pee Minneapolis Columbia County New York Rossman Holyoke Des Moines Detroit Cleveland The Naps St. Louis Browns Columbus American Association

Rise of Griner from Mooney School to Cardinals Twirler

Pitcher Dave Griner of the St. Louis Cardinals has risen rapidly. A year ago he pitched for the Mooney school team of Harrison Tennessee. When the school year ended he joined the Cardinals and is now one of their most dependable twirlers.

Dave Griner St. Louis Cardinals Mooney Harrison, Tenn Cardinals

Lajoie Praises Ray Morgan For Improvement

Larry Lajoie lauds Ray Morgan of the Senators calling him the most improved ball player in one year and predicting he will be the league’s leading second baseman in a couple of seasons.

Lajoie Ray Morgas Ray Morgan Senators Larry Lajoie Beleve

Baseball Gossip Touches on Prospects and Players

The round of notes highlights pitchers, hitters, and managers across major and minor leagues. Ed Kinetchy of the Cardinals, Bobby Wallace in his eighteenth big league season, and Ivy Wingo of St. Louis are mentioned with shifts and stats. Griffith seeks southpaws while the Giants are criticized for late moves. Ke netchy drives in runs. Wingo leads batting among Cardinals. King Cole may move to Chicago if he proves himself.

King Cole Murphy Cubs Chicago Eee Wingo St. Louis Cardinals Kenetchy Huggins

Hope of the Boston Team

The Boston Doves boast star power with Second Baseman Sweeney and pitchers Tyler and Purdue. Hub Purdue, a top pitcher for two seasons, opened this year by blurring the defending New York Giants to two hits in nine innings in New York.

Boston Doves Boston Sweeney Tyler Purdue New York Giants New York City McGraw

Freakiest homer on record in Canton nine inning game

Granger Woods, a former Oklahoma City box star, hit a ninth inning homer that rolled into a gopher hole after a shortstop gap in Canton Oklahoma. Woods and Woodworth faced off as pitchers for Watonga and Canton Hitchcock. The zero zero game ended with Woods scoring the lone run as the ball rolled out to center.

Granger Woods Oklahoma City Canton Okla Woodworth Watonga Hitchcock St. Woods

Falkenberg Replaces Addie Joss as Cleveland Favorite

Fred Falkenberg, resembling Addie Joss in looks and pitching style, gains Cleveland fans as the Naps find him their most consistent winner. The city once cheered Joss on his game days and now marks Falkenberg as the pitcher to watch on those anticipated schedules.

Addie Jose Fred Falkenberg Addie Joss Cleveland Joss Addie Falky Naps

Champion Base Stealer Clyde Milan Leads League Stolen Bases

Base thief Clyde Milan of the Washington outfield is leading both leagues in stolen bases, showcasing his speed on the bases and contributing to his team's early-season offense.

Clyde Milan Washington

County democracy party leaders and committees listed

Central Democratic County Committee details names of officers and ward representatives from Cook County plus extensive lists for district and executive committees. Included are headquarters at Hotel La Salle and Briggs House with officers such as Chairman John McGillen and Chairman A. J. Sabath.

Central Committee Democratic Party OF Cook County Hotel la Salle John McGillen George L. McConnell William Legner B. F. Weber Stanley Walkowiak Frank McDermott Michael F. Maher Ward Michael Keane John J. Coughish Daniel J. Harris Clem Kuehne William L. O'Connell Peter J. Angsten Henry Stuckart James M. Dailey Patrick J. Carr Charles Martin John P. Gibbons Peter Foy F. Brennan John H. Mack William Powers Sheldon Govier D. E. Wittenberg Fred Rohde J. Novak John Lagodny Leo V. Roeder M. H. Rogers W. R. Skidmore Patrick A. Nash M. F. Maher Joseph Strauss John P. Tansey An Masurek Joseph F. Tranel Thomas J. O'Brien William Gaynor John Powers Peter O'Brien Mose Ginsberg Dennis J. Egan Albert J. Flynn John M. O'’Conner Thomas Sturch John Ciskowski Harry R. Gibbons Dennisw. Sullivan Fred Ewan James Fitzgerald William F. Quinlan John T. Connery Thomas J. Dawson N. J. Daleiden Neil Marley William McRae Francis D. Connery Ben. M. Sharry Oe McDermott Joseph Calla Dennis D. McCarthy Joseph T. Mahoney James A. Long M. J. Flynn Knight Frank J T. J. Crowe Matt L. Cullem J. J. Cullerton K. M. Rads William J. Clark William P. Feeney Hans Biase Ernest Jentsch Robert Burke John A. King James M. Slattery Col Daniel Moriarty Anthony Krygowski Robert F. Bickerdike Peter H. Dalton Edward M. Roark John J. Coburn Richard T. Hanrahan Briggs House A. J. Sabath John J. Coughlin M. 8. Furman Otto Spankach James 8. MoInerney Harry Goldstine John Downey James F. Bowers Daniel Ryan Progressive Party OF Rman Morale L John Biman August Krueger Fred Formaneck L. G. Ross William F. Gailing James Heyn William Gleldsinski Charles J. Ryberg John R. Swift Guy C. Crapple Harry Fiddelke Thomas J. Graydon Charles J. Buremeister Albert B. Palmer A. L. Sage C. M. Moderwell A. F. Nusser C. R. Bechtel J. M. Dempsey William LaBatt J. T. Simpson

Republican County Committee Members Listed By Ward

Chairman John F. Devine and secretary William H. Weber head a long roster of party members across city wards. The list includes numerous names with ward numbers and several apparent misspellings and duplicated entries.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athletic Goods Automobile Busnese Sievelvncs Gelf Merness Sport and Politics Ty Cobbin Irish Fellowship Club la Salle Iroquois N. la Salle St Kenwood Lake Ave 47Th St Drexel Boulevard 48Th Street Marquette Dearborn Ave Maple Street First National Bank Oaks Lake St Waller Ave Lexington Avenue 58Th Street Rotary South Dearborn St Saddle and Cycle Sheridan Road Foster Avenue South Shore Lake Shore 67Th Street Southern N. Dearborn Street Standard 24Th Street Swedish Club of Chicago la Salle Avenue Twentieth Century Union League Jackson Boulevard Federal Street Union Printers Howland Block Monroe and Dearborn University Monroe Street Federal Baseball League William A. Doyle Ear Ra Thomas Claude Rossman Bian Earl Moore M Secree Ed Kinetchy Jake Daubert Dodgers Bobby Wallace Kommers Koming Ivy Wingo Charley Dooin Doom Bill Carrington Billy Sullivan Bill Carrigan Red Sox Griffith Griff Portsiders Hedges Browns Key West, Fla McAleer Ball Janvrin Wood Nunamaker Bedient Jake Northrup Louisville Colonels Hope OF Hub Purdue Gopher Hole County Democracy Daniel J. McMahon Frank H. Novak Ben H. Morgan James R. Buckly 2Nd Congressional District Henry C. Schlacks Edward J. Smith Stephen Hunt Henry Osborn Chas. B. Hill Albert Schaffner John McCann John I. Driscoll Henry F. Hayes John J. Curran Thomas L. Byrne Dr. J. B. Weintraub John F.nolan F. B. Robinson John D. Green Frank Arnold Robt J. Cranston Thos. F. Rowan John Kavanagh Frank B. Shearin Anthony J. McVady M. 2 Flynn Ath John B. Brensas James Ryan B H. Helde Walter Shea John H Burns Val. Schmitt Schmitt Wm. T Wallace Jas. M. Furlong J. M. Fitsgerald M. C. Buckley John V. Schmitt Schmitt Wm. E. Furlong Everette Jennings Marius Olsen Martin J Sweeney James Hynes John O Baker Martin Garski John Dillon Jeremiah T. J. McShea Patrick J Rowan John J. Cullinan Fred Cee P. A. Murphy H. Meister P. J. Coffey Frank Zerrisek Harry Schlick Jedliicka Isaac Cohn Maz Kutchal Joseph Mendel A Nacker Matthew Smith B J. McCarty John Fennen Peter Hoffman James J. Hallman John Waska J. Peshek James F. Denny Tom Fitegerald Nicholas Stokes William Altemeier James H. Ryan Geo. McKensie Joseph Wirth John J. Brady Jacob Ports James W. Casey John J. O'Donnell Ralph C. White Frank L. White Hyman Liderman Frank T. Scanius Geo. Farland Chris Nielson George Frost John Leslie O'Brien John W. Hand Theo. H. Greenwald Oscar Breitenbach Frank H. Landmesser J. A. O'Donnell Billie W. Paul Henry Ae Joseph Grein Frank DeLaby Ug. Rote Geo W. LeVin J. Edw. Clancy John M. Kennedy William Geo L. Franck Fred T. Schwarts Herman Peters R. 0. Gilbert W. F 9Th G. A. Canisius Thomas B. Golden Andrew A. Collins C. B. Hayne Fred Schulz W. H. Lau J. Byrnes John 8 Schneller Norma P. Brodie Daniel F. Rice Michael P. Lowen John B. Bercher Carl W. Westerlind Daniel L. Cruies Chas. Oakley Oscar Anderson Geo. A. Maneatus D. R. Murphy George Wilson PS Arthur L. Meyer Nickew John M. Mullen J. Carroll William H. Rose Albert J. W. A. — Forti George Born Maz Idemrath Joseph H. Fitch Fred Sorensen Geo. C. Knight Horace M. McCullen J. Scherer F. O. Andersen Henry G. Weber Barnard J. Baumer Fred J. Binkley J. P. Jaeger John J. Devine David A. Rose Frank ©. Kellogg James Macy John Panning Edward 3 Healer Key John . Chas. Dougherty F. C. Adams Republican County Committee
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