Manager of Memphis Chicks Faces Curious Billing Tale
The Memphis Chicks and manager Mike Finn allegedly used a run driven bonus plan, paying hitters with silver dollars for each RBI. Players ran up a reported $110 tab before Frank P. Coleman sold the club and declined to cover the charges, leaving Finn to address the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Finn
Memphis Chicks
Mike
Finn
Chicks
Frank P. Coleman
Memphis
Russell Gardner
Coleman
Fleming rising star for Illinois politics and law
Joseph B. Fleming is described as a promising figure in Illinois politics and the United States District Attorney's office. The piece lauds him as an ardent Democrat, polished orator, skilled lawyer, and honest man likely to make a significant impact. Also mentions a Federal League game schedule at Weeghman Park with dates against Buffalo, St. Louis, and Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. Fleming
United States District Attorney's Office
Illinois
Baseball Home Dates at Comiskey Park Schedule
White 80x lists Comiskey Park at 35th Street and Shields Avenue with home dates for Detroit September 10 12 18 New York September 17 18 19 Washington September 20 21 22 Philadelphia September 24 25 26 Boston September 27 28 St Louis October 2 3 4.
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Comiskey Park
35Th Street
Shields Avenue
Detroit
New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Boston
St. Louis
Catcher Gibson Slows Steal of Home At Polo Grounds
The article relays a fanciful account of Pittsburgh Pirates catcher George Gibson attempting to steal home in a recent New York game. Chief Meyers and McGraw react as Gibson briefly pauses, then Meyers calls for patience while Gibson appears to build a pontoon bridge before being tagged by Stock.
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New York
George Gibson
Pittsburgh Pirates
Polo Grounds
Heywood Braun
Braun
Chief Meyers
Gibson
McGraw
Meyers
Stock
Fans Hope for a Different World Series Matchup
The public longs for a fresh World Series pairing avoiding the Giants and Athletics. Fans would welcome Cubs versus Red Sox or Tigers to replace last year’s Giants Athletics match, hoping for novelty over a rematch and a new onfield story.
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Giants
Athletics
Cubs
Tigers
Red Sox
Lajoie Slowing Up Says The Cleveland Press
The Cleveland Press reports Napolean Lajoie nearing the end of his star years as aging slows him. Records show Larry losing speed and a younger player must be developed, a plan Lajoie may assist in implementing.
Talks to Convicts on Making a Top-Notch Ball Player
Hugh Jennings spoke at the Massachusetts state prison guiding inmates on essentials for becoming a top ball player. He addressed discipline fitness training and mental approach as core factors for success in baseball.
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Hugh Jennings
Massachusetts State Prison
Size Doesn’t Count With Ball Players
The piece weighs in on whether big or small players perform better, noting numerous examples of tall and short stars. It argues that style and spirit matter more than body size, with pitchers and position players ranging widely in height and weight across baseball history.
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Walter Johnsons
Ty Cobbs
O'Neill
Schalk
Cicotte
Fisk
McInnes
Evers
Maranville
Maisel
Leach
Milan
Ehler
Zimmerman
Oldring
Vincent Campbell
Hyatt
Anson
Delehanty
Comiskey
Williamson
Hugh Duffy
Willie Keeler
McGraw
Griffith
Cunningham
Radbourne
Billy Sullivan
Tip O'Neill
Rusie
Toad Ramsey
Michels
Tacks Parrot
Scissors
Longest Major League and Amateur Baseball Marathons
The record game lasted four hours and forty seven minutes, Boston and Philadelphia in 1906 with the Athletics toping the Red Sox four to one in twenty four innings. Other extreme contests include 20 inning NL games in 1892 and 1905, and 26 inning Illinois Iowa Indiana league match in 1909. Amateurs staged a 30 inning East End All Stars versus Brooklyn Athletic Club clash in 1907.
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Boston
Philadelphia
Athletics
Jack Coombs
Colby College
Jumbo Harris
New England League
Cincinnati
Reds
Cubs
Quakers
Bloomington
Decatur
Fargo
Grand Forks
Devils Lake
N. C
Hartford
New Haven
Spitball Decline Hits Major Leagues In Front Pages
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes the spitball is falling out of use among big league pitchers. Few throw it, and those who do use it sparingly. Chesbro, Walsh, and Tesreau all faced downsides from the damp trick, with arm troubles and shortened careers. Fielders welcome its passage as errors from slippery balls faded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Jack Chesbro
Yankee
Chesbro
Ed Walsh
Walsh
Jeff Tesreau
Jeff
Baseball Talk and Pennant Hopes Across Teams
Speed and fielding mark key players as Boston Braves look strong for pennants while Giants, Cardinals and Senators face scrutiny. Eddie Grant shines as pinch hitter for New York. Dan Howley boosts Montreal Royals. Lavan eyed by Connie Mack. Rumors swirl about a Federal league club in Syracuse next year.
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Eddie Grant
New York Giants
Insures Lives of Umpires and Other Baseball Notes
The National League arranged accident insurance for its umpires covering weekly benefits, death, and railroad accident death, with the American league likely to follow. Also mentions Heine Wagner era, Heine Wagner, Scott as a standout, Connie Mack’s limited infield depth, Shore making his mark with the Red Sox, and Ralph Works moving to the St. Louis Fed after leaving the majors.
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National League
American League
Red Sox
Boston
Heine Wagner
Scott
Ralph Works
St. Louis
Political talk on leaders and voters in Chicago races
A compilation of endorsements and candidate mentions for Chicago politics. Figures named include William L. OConnell, Irwin R. Hagen, Edward Osgood Brown, Adam Wolf, Kickham Scanlan, Frank J. Walsh, James R. Buckley, Ambrose A. Worstey, John J. Coburn, John A. Mahoney, William Haley Thompson, William H. Weber, John Reaverly, Henry L. Fick, Lewis D. Sitts, John R. Durso, Daniel L. Cruke, James C. Martin, Isaac N. Powell, Thomas F. Beully, John R. Caverly, Bradley, William Prentiss, Ambrose A. Worsley, John J. Geraghty, James M. Slattery and others, with references to offices such as Mayor, County Judge, Municipal Judge, State Senator, and Probate Judge.
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Frank J. Walsh
Criminal Court
James R. Buckley
Municipal Voters’ League
The
Daily Press
Walsh
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Teas
Ryan Gederree
Sport and Politics
King Roger
Federal League
Weeghman Park
North Clark and
Addison Streets
Buffalo
Kansas City
John E. Owens
James A. Pink
Ambrose A. Worsley
G. Gibson
Catcher George Gibson
Indianapolis Federate
Wilbert Robinson
Milton Stock
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Bobby
McCarthy
Johnson
Fischer
Byron
Chicago White Sox
Notts
Boston Braves
Doposters
Eee
Wamsganss
Pezold
Nap
Mike Comers
Syracuse
N. Y
Montreal Royals
Dan Howley
Germany
Schaeffer
Braves
Stallings
Lee Magee
Cardinals
Stich
Rudolph
Tyler
James
Connie Mack
Doc Lavan
Browns
Hoblitzer
Boston Red Sox
Jack Sheridan
Senators
Sheridan
Shore
William L. O'Connell
Irwin R. Hagen
Edward Osgood Brown
Federal
Adam Wolf
Kickham Scanlan
Ambrose A. Worstey
Chicago
John J. Coburn
John A. Mahoney
William Haley Thompson
Cal
William H. Weber
John Reaverly
Henry L. Fick
Lewis D. Sitts
John R. Durso
Daniel L. Cruke
Legion
James C. Martin
Municipal Court
Isaac N. Powell
Board of Review
Thomas F. Beully
John R. Caverly
Bradley
Juse
William Prentiss
Pares
A. Ambrose A. Worsley
John J. Geraghty
James M. Slattery
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