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Newspaper

Chicago Eagle

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1915

Page

2

White Sox Home Games and Local Judge Endorsements

A list shows home dates for the White Sox including Cleveland Detroit Boston New York Philadelphia and Philadelphia with dates in May June July August and September. The piece endorses several judges including Merritt W Pinckney Joseph Sabath Charles A Williams and more, praising their records and urging votes. It also notes others like Thomas Taylor Jr Windes Connery McKenzie Cleland and Elbridge Hancey as capable or influential figures on the bench.

White Sox Cleveland Detroit Philadelphia Boston New York

Present Day Players Take No Chances in Baseball Art

Ned Hanlon, manager of the Baltimore Creoles now with the Baltimore Feds, says modern players avoid risk and injuries. He cites Ty Cobb and Johnny Evers, praising precise timing and daring plays that edge toward danger but yield great gains, and notes Jennings as an unmatched shortstop while lamenting few follow his patient, precise style.

Ned Hanlon Baltimore Creoles Hanlon Baltimore Feds Ty Cobb Cobb Johnny Evers Orioles McGraw Jennings Keller Kelley Maranville Bush Hugh

West Point has a crack pitcher in Neyland

The piece notes Artie Hofman Kin loss of batting eye and mentions Fred Clarke releasing Boothpaw Kelly to Atlanta and Cuban Luque performing well for the Boston Braves. It references Bill Donovan sending Pickering to Richmond International, Philadelphia fans clashing with Larry Lajoie, and Lee Harper’s Sunday-play contract. Eddie Collins plays golf on ten courses since February 16, with his driver as his club. It covers manager Rowland’s smile over a winning spirit and Brooklyn Buffalo game highlights with ten stolen bases. It poses a world series idea between American and Federal league winners, and compares Grover Cleveland Alexander to Walter Johnson as top pitchers. It also mentions Bancroft escorting All-American teams, Sheldon Lejeune returning to the minors with Sioux City, and Deleuna’s .400 hitting year.

Birdie Cree Shines as Fearsome Star for New York Americans

Birdie Cree, outfielder for the New York Americans, is hailed as a grand ball player who dominates both defense and offense. Journal notes his speed, fielding instincts, and powerful yet wild at bat, marking him as a standout on the Yankees roster.

Birdie Cree Husky New York Americans Batman Yanks Cree

Interference Question in Cleveland Indianapolis Game

In a Cleveland Indianapolis Association game an odd play arose as Kirk hit a line drive. Schardt ducked to dodge the ball, raised his hand and knocked off his cap, which the ball then struck while in flight and carried the cap toward the outfield. The question is whether Schardt interfered with the ball by throwing his cap and if Kirke should be awarded three bases as a result.

Cleveland Indianapolis Kirk Schardt Kirke

Federal League President Criticizes War for Major League Status

President Gilmore blasts the Federal league and rival baseball forces for a costly war over major league recognition. He cites inflated salaries, lazy stars, and strained discipline as ongoing harms, and calls continued conflict a shameful waste of time and money.

Gilmore Federal League Sion

Oscar Vitt Grievance Sparks Utility Player Contention

Oscar Vitt voices a grievance about being labeled a utility player and regularly forced into games, fearing damage to his reputation if Mortality does not play. Vitt excels at third and short, seeks outfield duties, and recalls signing after press coverage of his outfield work. The piece also notes the Ter rier Tip Top game delivering the season’s first triple play, 3 to 2, with Tobin making a one handed grab.

Oscar Vitt Evans Meyers Tobin Holt Bridwell Johnson Borton

Citizens demand full probe of Chicago Civil Service

The People of Chicago call for a years‑long investigation into the Civil Service Commission detailing alleged favoritism and irregular examinations. Critics point to the Industrial Psychologist post and costly exams, urging transparency and accountability for public hiring practices and expenditures.

Chicago Civil Service Commissions Department Civil Service Turkey Labor Bureau Civil Service Commission Jackson Park

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the Fair Te Adams and Dearborn Sts E. J. Lehmann Joseph Sabath Municipal Court Sport and Politics Merritt W. Pinckney The Eagle Charlies A. Williams Thomas Taylor, Jr Thomas G. Windes Francis D. Connery McKenzie Cleland Elbridge Hancey Charles A. Williams Charles R. Francis N. L. Piotrowski Bither, Goff & Francis William A. Bither Thompson Percy B. Coffin George Kersten John E. “Owens Herald Thomas F. Scully Frank Baker William J. O'Brien Fortune Bros. Brewing Company Monroe West Point Neyland Artie Hofman Eee Fred Clarke Pirates Boothpaw Kelly Atlanta Zee Luque Boston Braves Luques Bill Donovan Pickering Richmond International Club Larry Lajoie Lee Harry Harper Washington Os Eddie Collins Eddie Jack Fournier Jacques Rowland Brooklyn-Buffalo Brookseds Walter Blair Kauff Fielder Jones Benny Kauff Walter Johnson Grover Cleveland Alexander Singer Phillies Oee Bancroft Reds Honolulu Pacific Ocean Sheldon Lejeune Sioux City Deleuna Yankees Glimore Dini Tyrus John Gibbons Circuit Court Civil Service Bank Madison Street State Street Chicago Civil Service Commission Ofex Spor Orrinn, Carter Supreme Court
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