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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1915
Page
2
A garbled page lists White Sox home dates with Cleveland Detroit St Louis and others through September and October. It includes political endorsements for judges Samuel W. Jackson William A. Doyle and others, plus notes on Illinois railroad fare debates, a Wilson endorsement, and local ads for Topaz beer and DOBBINS electric.
New York fans see the 1916 Yankees as a strong surprise, with improved pitching from Caldwell Keating and Fisher, solid hitting from Pipp and High after recent Yankee acquisitions. Wild Bill Donovan cautions a first division finish is the aim, while praising fielding and catching as signs of real progress.
Rube Oldring, Athletics center fielder, argues that bunting incurs injury risk as infielders crowd the plate. He notes pitchers, first basemen, and perhaps the second baseman converge on the play, often leaving runners open to spikes and poor decisions. He laments the modern game’s lightninglike fielding and the slim chance of a safe bunt.
Philadelphia Athletics introduce grayish green road uniforms and white caps with black bills, replacing coal scuttle lids. Manager Connie Mack, wary of change, sticks to superstition yet believes the Braves will keep the pennant. he asserts the world is against them but they will win.
Baseball stories highlight Cliff Curtis’s trade to Columbus from the Newark Internationals and surprising moves by the Phillies and the Tigers. The piece notes Lena Blackburne’s tug with Comiskey, Arthur Fromme pursued by Vernon in the Pacific Coast league, and Fritz Maisel chasing base stealing in the American League as players shift teams and fortunes unfold across leagues.
Jean Dubuc of the Tigers stands head and shoulders above other pitchers with a change of pace and crossfire. He fields exceptionally, often making three or four assists per game, and is willing to bat, play any position, or fill in as needed. His modesty and steadiness keep him in top condition and in demand by Jennings.
Fielder Jones praised Eddie Plank noting he has not aged since eight years ago. He recalls Plank as the toughest left-hander faced and says Plank’s performance remains stellar with more knowledge. Jones bets Plank will deliver several star years in the league.
Pat Moran has introduced a new batting style for his team, focusing on smoother swings to improve solid contact. Cravath and Luderus, top NL hitters, are not hitting as many home runs but are collecting more singles due to Moran's instruction.
Pitcher Kitty Knight, who trained with the Cincinnati Reds this spring, has joined the New Orleans Pelicans. He previously played for Ogden in the Union Association, then Des Moines, and once trialed with the St. Louis Nationals.
Readers urge a full inquiry into the Civil Service Commission in Chicago, accusing exams of favoring chosen individuals and broadcasting questions designed to exclude the poor. They cite $100,000 annual costs and warn of elite control behind new departments and so-called industrial psychology posts. The Eagle notes widespread concern among Chicago’s clubs and societies.
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