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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1914
Page
2
The Boston Braves surged from eighth to first in the National League pennant race after a July 18 win. From then through August 23 they won 31 of 38 games, briefly matching the Giants before reclaiming the top spot.
The article describes the Sullivan organization using its power to trade and defeat multiple county commissioner candidates and other local offices on primary day. It names numerous individuals and their fates in the Sullivan reorganization, including John C. Harding, Edward J. Glaser, Daniel J. Harris, John Minnegan, Rocco De Stefano, John Kercher, Michael Kolassa, James A. Pink, Harry D. Gardner, Mark E. Guerin, M. Emmet Clare, and Albert H. Tyrrell, plus mentions of the ensuing political fallout and trading of candidacies for senatorial votes. It weaves in baseball home dates and an advertisement for DOBBINS' ELECTRIC SOAP.
The Pittsburgh Pirates, once pennant hopefuls, have declined as veteran players limit the team. Speculation grows on changes for next season, with Honus Wagner’s status and future role under scrutiny after a .281 batting average this year.
Tigers manager Jennings defends Marty Kavanaugh amid accusations of roughing first baseman Janvrin. He says Kavanaugh was careless with Janvrin at Boston, who admitted error after turning toward him. The incident drew stands attention and misperception followed Marty’s every move.
The Baseball Players Union lists 866 members with yearly dues set at 18 dollars for major leaguers, 10 dollars for AA league players, and 6 dollars for class A players. Protection for lower leagues is not arranged. Dues scale reflects players earnings visibility.
Harry Davis of the champion Athletics argues the era of old time first basemen is gone. He says modern first basemen must field throw run and hit well, citing McInnis as proof. The piece recalls Anson Brouthers and Claude Rossman and notes Rossman’s throwing weakness led to his decline.
Owners of ball clubs face financial losses this season with little profit expected across the two major leagues. Declining public interest, player transfers, and a mercenary image hurt the game. The American League suffers more, while the National League may salvage several clubs from larger losses.
Rhoddy Wallace veteran infielder with the Browns since 1902 rejects a new contract. Colonel Hedges offered a ten day clause but Wallace says the old farm contract is good enough.
Ed Reulbach draws Brooklyn fans' ire for not devoting effort to wins while being treated liberally by the Dodgers. Meanwhile reports from St. Louis say Hub Perdue, recently traded from the Boston Braves, is not to stay with the Cardinals long and is slated for a trade that would send him to New York.
Don Carlos Patrick Ragon of Brooklyn allegedly stood on third base during a recent game instead of scoring on an outfield fly. The odd moment left him paralyzed and astonished fans and commentators while praising the Fed leagues for faster play.
A collage of baseball notes from spring chatter: Stallings leads the Braves while others speculate on Bresnahan with Cub hopes, Nap Lajoie in the American League, Yerkes joining the Pittsburgh Federals, and Ray Schalk praised as a top backstop. Reports mention Reading to Atlantic City, Emporia winning the Kansas pennant, Fultz organizing Western league players, and various transfers and new roles across teams.
A roundup of peculiar July baseball feats recounts collisions causing injuries to Clyde Milan and George Weaver, a 21 inning Pittsburgh game won by the New York Giants over the Pirates, and other long contests. Highlights include a 23 inning Eastern association win by Hartford over New Haven, two long northern league no hit games, and Acosta’s 3–0 shutout of St Louis with precise control.
Brief sketch traces Heine Zimmerman born February 10 1886 in New York City. He began as a Bronx school pitcher, rose to semipro pay, joined Wilkes-Barre in 1906, moved to the Cubs in 1907, finally securing a regular infield outfield role after Jimmy Doyle’s death. He led the 1912 National League with a .372 average after rising from .202 in 1908.
The Fourth Estate notes that poor showing by several major league teams stems from managers failing to enforce rules. Players seeking a good time defy employers and threaten to jump to the Federal league if fined or suspended. Officials say discipline lapses hinder performance and owners, who raised salaries to keep players, are nearly powerless now.
A survey of Chicago political figures and Sanitary District leadership highlights praise for Thomas A. Smyth and various judges and officials. The piece notes endorsements, intrigues, and reorganizations within party circles, plus a map of civic institutions and their locations around the city.
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