White 80x home games and political figures list
A dense Chicago era column lists sports schedules with dates across St Louis Washington Detroit New York and Philadelphia plus a long roster of local officials and prominent Chicago figures. It also promotes Fortune Bros brewing Topaz beer and DOBBINS electric soap with promotional notes and retailer mentions.
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WHITE
Teom
St. Louis
Washington
Philadelphia
Detroit
Boston
York
Cleveland
Isseseees
Peckinpaugh Rise with Gotham Fans Captains Early Career
Roger T Peckinpaugh, clever shortstop born February 5 1891 in Wooster Ohio, rose through New Haven Portland and Cleveland before joining the New York club. His cool brainy play at critical moments and timely hits earned him captaincy at the start of the season and popularity with Gotham fans.
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Roger T. Peckinpaugh
Wooster
New Haven
Cleveland
Portland
Harry Davis
Naps
Davis
Chapman
Peckinpaugh
Frank Chance
New York
Chance
Peckinspaugh
Gotham
Baseball Managers and Players in a Weekend Roundup
This column surveys baseball news and opinions, noting Art Fromme’s dismissal by the Giants, remarks by Miller Huggins on Braves fighting spirit, Omara’s rise for the Dodgers, Bill Donovan coaching openings, Cory Dolan aiding Bob Bescher, Lajoie’s value to the Indians, Hasselbacher’s East Coast college prowess, Hank O’Day’s Derby odds contrast, McKee’s bid for premier catcher honors, Eddie Collins’ departure fallout, Holt’s name correction, Earl Baldwin’s reassignment, and Oscar M. Gerstung named secretary for the Newark club backed by Harry F. Sinclair. The piece blends manager tactics, player form, and ownership chess moves across teams.
Pensions for Ball Players and Retrograde Movement
A Milwaukee Sentinel writer suggests baseball pensions for veterans to ease postcareer transition. The piece notes players’ high pay but limited earning power and subordinate rights, proposing pensions plus minor league pay after leaving the big leagues. It cites George Stallings and others in retirement context and ends with a Cleveland versus New York triple play description.
Cardinals Get Gonzales in Trade from Reds
The Cardinals acquire catcher Gonzales from the Reds in a deal described as including something to come later in exchange for the claims they had to Ivey Wingo.
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Cardinals
Gonzales
Reds
Ivey Wingo
Twirled a Long Game Former Pitcher of Champion Athletics
Jack Coombs earned fame as the Iron Man of baseball. He pitched the longest major league game 24 innings in 1906 and won 4 to 1 against Boston. In 1910 he won 41 games, had 13 shutouts, and once carried 46 straight innings without allowing a run.
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Champion Athletics
Jack Coombs
Boston
Athletics
Chicago
Ed Walsh
White Sox
Coombs
Cleveland
Naps
Doesnt Want Frank Baker From Athletics
Frank Lannin, principal owner of the Boston Red Sox, says he will not pursue Frank Baker from the Athletics. He states he has high-salaried players and seeks ball players who deliver results, noting there is little pleasure in paying big salaries just to watch players warm up. Visiting Players Complaint involves Jimmy Archer as Cubs representative filing a protest at the polo grounds clubhouse seats in center field bleachers. President Dave Fulais will bring the issue to the National League executive for a decision.
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Chicago Cubs
Chance
Coombs
Brooklyn Nationals
Fang
Brooklyns
Frank Lannin
Boston Red Sox
Frank Baker
Athletics
Jimmy Archer
Cubs
Baseball Players’ Fraternity
Polo Grounds
Dave Fulais
National League
Donovan's Midgets on Ban John's circuit face taller foes
Donovan's Band of Midgets and Donovan's New Yorks are described as the midgets of Ban John's circuit with four regulars barely over five feet. They face teams with six-foot players, appearing like schoolboys, and their gray uniforms add to the perception of small size.
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Donovan
New Yorks
Ban Johnson
Elmira Releases Two Players Including Sisson and Schmidt
Elmira baseball notes: outfielder Charles Sisson has drawn his unconditional release after two seasons with Elmira. Gus Schmidt, on the Elmira Met roster for two years but failed to report, has also been released.
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Charles Sisson
Elmira
Gus Schmidt
Elmira Met
Citizens demand thorough Chicago civil service probe
A readers letter exposes alleged corruption in the Oritl Service Commissions department, urging a years‑long investigation into exams, favoritism, and the use of public funds. It criticizes new departments, calls for scrutiny of the April 1915 exam list, and names prominent local figures associated with reform and politics.
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Chicago
Oritl Service Commissions Department
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Fair State, Adams and Dearborn Sts
E. J. Lehmann
Bernard A. Eckhart
Sport and Politics
P. H. Heffron
Riche- Neu Wine Company
Wilmette
Walter Clyde Jones
State Senate
John J. Rooney
John A. Mahoney
Owen Francis W. Walker
Plenty Po Bergen
Adam Wolf
Granville W. Browning
Circuit Court
Thomas Boyle
Robert Ales
Cook County
Congressman Thomas Gallagher
Patrick H. O'Donnell
Upbuilders of
William Pugh
U. S. Postal Service
Charles
Thornton
Board of Education
John R. Ford
Customs
McNeill
Jeremiah B. O'Connell
Joseph A. O'Donnell
Richard M. Hennessey
Callistus
Ennis
Chicago Real Estate Board
Hugh 5
Kearns
John K. Prindiville
Charles A. Williams
Fortune Bros. Brewing Company
Monroe
Dobbins
Art Fromme
The
Giants
Chief Bender
Miller Huggins
Braves
Omara
Dodgers
Bill Donovan
Cory Dolan
Bob Bescher
Rupert and
Huston
Lajoie
Cleveland Indians
Hasselbacher
State College
Hank O'Day
McKee
Tigers
Jimmy Burke
Larry Ie
Eddie Collins
Holt
Tiptops
Halt
Ee Earl Baldwin
Rowland
Peoria
Tinker
Colonial League
al Brennan
Herzog
Oscar M. Gerstung
Tulsa
Okla
Harry F. Sinclair
Newark Baseball Enterprise
Sinclair
Billie Sullivan
Minneapolis
Milwaukee Sentinel
Billie” Sullivan
George Stallings
Sherwood Magee
Feds
Whitted and
Dagey
John McGraw
Hans Lobert
Demaree, Stock and Adams
Maisel
Wood
Warhop
Jones Nunamaker
Dack Coombs
Frank
James Hamilton Lewis
Civil Service Bank
Civil Service
Turkey
Labor Bureau
the Civil Service Commission
Jackson Park
Madison Street
State Street
Chicago Civil Service Commission
City Civil Service
Commission
Civil Service Commission
Colin C. H. Fyffé
Municipal and Corporation
Sidney Adler
William J. Osmen
Nicholas Ry Finn
John Z. Vogelaang
Emil Banedt
Banedt & Grampp
Webster Avenue
Bissell Street
George EB. Brennan
Percy
Coffin
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