Manager Callahan Targets Chappell Tryout Amid Political Feud
The White Sox manager says he will give Chappell a thorough tryout and denies seeking waivers. A political note laments the Telephone Trust’s grip on City Council and outlines alleged fixes, while listing Chicago clubs and social venues with addresses across the city.
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Callahan
White Sox
Chappell
White Sox Home Games at Comiskey Park Listed
The schedule lists White Sox home dates at Comiskey Park on Sept 26 and 27 against St Louis and Sept 28 against Cleveland, figures tied to 35th Street and Shields Avenue.
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White Sox
Comiskey Park
35Th Street
Shields Avenue
St. Louis
Cleveland
Chicago Federal League Team to Play Cleveland and Indianapolis
The Federal League schedule lists games for the Chicago team at Webster and Sheffield spanning September 4 to 7 against Cleveland and September 8 to 11 against Indianapolis.
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Webster and
Sheffield Avenues
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Brown's Sensational Southpaw Twirler Walter Leverenz
Walter Leverenz, a southpaw with roots in Germany Ireland and Chicago, rises as a standout Browns pitcher from the lots. He learned the game in Chicago and on the Pacific Coast, calling his blacksmith upbringing a source of strength and self schooling. He helped Hartford win its only pennant in 1969 and pledged tough hustle and self reliance on the mound.
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America
Chicago
Walter Leverenz
St. Louis Americans
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Browns
Waco
Los Angeles
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Leverenz
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Young Giants Star Burns Wins Regular Outfield Role
George Burns emerges as the standout young Giants outfielder at the Polo Grounds. The 22 year old from Utica and St Johnsville wins the left field spot over Josh Devore, proving McGraw correct in signing him.
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Utica
New York Giants
New York
Polo Grounds
Byrne
Giants
Josh Devore
McGraw
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Japs Ardent Fans and Baseball Heritage
Count Okuma and Baron Sakatani among prominent Tokyo fans. The piece notes baseball's long history in Japan with 1885 beginnings and Yankees influence in government service. Larry Gilbert is mentioned as a fast center fielder associated with Milwaukee.
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Baron Sakatani
Tokio
Japan
Milwaukee
Larry Gilbert
Baseball Scouting Notes and Trade Rumors Across Leagues
Frank Chance hails Detroit prospect George Davis as league top future. Senators eye Carl Cush- ion switch to outfield. Reds look at Hageman and Hank Butcher. Huggins seeks cleanup hitter. Gandil Morgan McBride Foster defense praised. Clerks discuss Hendrix trade to Giants. Brooklyn under potential $600 fine for waivers omission. Connie Mack players hit .810 as a unit. Cleveland fans debated Nap pay. Doc Crandall’s stamina waning. last NL triple play traced to 1878. Becker Luderus Cravath trio dominates home runs. Boston Braves fielding questioned. Adams of Pittsburgh suffers on hot days. Groh shines as second baseman with Reds.
Know Your Man Key to Baseball Team Work
The article argues businesslike teamwork matters in baseball. It highlights Joe Tinker and Johnny Evers as a famed Chicago Cubs middle infield pair who trusted each other completely. Managers say familiarity among players enhances fielding and prevents confusion during plays.
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Joe Tinker
Johnny Evers
Chicago Cub
Manager Evers
Cubs
Tinker
Blackburne Poised to Return and Boost Brewers
The tale recalls Russell Blackburne and his famed price tag with President Comiskey of the White Sox. Rumors say he is back with Milwaukee and playing at a high level, rivaling his Providence star days under Hugh Duffy. Comiskey reportedly holds strings on Blackburne and may reinstate him.
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Comiskey
Milwaukee
Blackburne
Marquard
Brewer
Providence
Hugh Duffy
Unusual Play Tops Detroit Game in Major League Action
In the sixth inning at Detroit the Yankees Harry Walter hit a line drive toward the pitchers box. Willett raised his hand to slow the ball risking his arm, Bush reached it first and was put out, Willett credited with an assist.
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Detroit
Harry Walter
Yankees
Willett
Bush
Walter
Peculiar Play Stirs Appalachian League Crowd
In Knoxville a curious play unfolds with B Scheffly on third stealing second. Bristol’s second baseman mishandles the ball and Scheffly sits on it. While the ball is searched, the man on third steals home. Umpire Faye denies interference claims.
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B Scheffly
Bristol
Schiefly
Faye
County Central Committee members and party leadership list
A dense roll of names and offices for Cook County political parties including Democratic and Progressive factions, listing headquarters, chairs, secretaries, treasurers, sergeants at arms, ward delegates, and district committee members across numerous wards and districts. The document names John McGillen, George L. McConnell, William Legner, B F Weber, and many others, along with party structures and district assignments.
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Democratic Party OF
Cook County
Inty
Hotel la Balle
John McGillen
George L. McConnell
William Legner
B. F. Weber
Stanley
Walkowiak
Frank McDermott
Michael F.er
Ward
Michael Kenta
John J. Coughlin
Daniel J. Harris
Clem Kuehne
William L. O'Connell
Peter J. Angaten
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
William Mazurek
Joseph F. Trandel
Thomas J. O'Brien
William Gaynor
John Powers
Peter O'Brien
Mose Ginsberg
Dennis J. Egan
Albert J. Flynn
John M. O
Thomas Sturch
John Ciskowski
Harry R. Gibbons
Dennis W. Sullivan
Fred Esau
James Fitzgerald
William F. Quinlan
John T. Connery
Thomas J. Dawson
N. J. Daleiden
Neil Murley
William McRae
D. Connery
Ben. M. Harry
Joseph Callahan
Dennis D. McCarthy
Joseph T. Mahoney
James A
John J. McLaughlin
Thomas Little
Stanley H. Kunz
John P. Hayes
George E. Brennan
William Légner
Joseph Kacena
John F. O'Malley
William Graham
E. F. Silha
Briggs House
A. J. Sabath
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Hotel la Salle
Harold L. Ickes
Charles Ringer
LaVeorne W. Noyes
John H. Taylor
Chauncey Dewey
Charles H. Serge
Felix J. Wengierski
Philip Gollner
Walter Clyde Jones
Charles B. Merriam
A. C. Bass
John Siman
August Krueger
Fred Formaneck
L. G. Ross
William F. Gailing
James Heyn
William Gieldsinski
Charles J. Ryberg
John R. Swift
Guy C. Crapple
Harry Fiddelke
Thomas J. Graydon
Charles J. Burmeister
Albert B. Palmer
A. L. Sage
C. M. Moderwell
A. F. Nusser
C. R. Bechtel
J. M. Dempsey
William LaBatt
J. T. Simpson
H. L. du Charm
Willis B. Thorne
Henry Nelson
Robert F. Kolb
Republican County Committee
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
Isaac N. Powell Aitman
Joseph B. Bidwill, Sr
Charles V. W. Barrett
A. W. Miller
John C. Cannon
Vetor P. Arnold
Joseph Pr. Haas
Matt A. Mueller
Thomas J. Healy
Charles 8. Deneen
Charles W. Vail
George Hitsman
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A Rr Gainty
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Louis Mueller
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Thos. B. Conroy
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M. J. McCoy
Wm. J. Molnerney
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Fred J. Ross
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William Goodman
Geo. L. Franck
Fred T. Schwarts
Herman Peters
R. O. Gilbert
W. P. Kelley
Wm. H. White
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Patrick O'Rourke
Michael Yarusso
J. A. Fensteine
Victor W. Hanke
Louis W. Greco
Gary J. Maui
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Daniel F. Ries
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Daniel L. Orusen
Chas. Oakley
Oscar Anderson
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D. R. Murphy
George Wilson
Arthur L. Meyer
Nick Protopas
William Payne
Jacob Baerich
Ray R. Coombs
John Muldoon
John M. Mullen
J. Carroll
William H. Ross
Albert J. W. Appell
Serafino Comforti
George Bloedora
Max Goldes Thos
J. Scherer
F. O. Andersen
Henry G. Weber
Barnard J. Baumer
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Roy Barnett
Harry J. Ganey
John Fanning
Edward J. Healey
Chas, Dougherty
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