Connie Mack the Athletics Mastermind and Builder
Dennis Mack is shown as the strategic genius behind the Philadelphia Athletics success. The piece highlights his habit of trialing recruits from all backgrounds, building a cooperative team culture, and harnessing harmony to win pennants. It notes his long tenure, scouting breadth, and ability to turn overlooked players into champions. The article also profiles Mack’s austere, somber public persona contrasting with his sharp baseball mind.
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Ager
Mack
Veteran baseball catcher earns pennants with two leagues
A historical note traces a catcher beginning with Meriden Connecticut in 1884 and Hartford for two seasons. He joined Washington in 1886 and played three years for the Senators before moving to Buffalo then six seasons behind the plate for the Pirates, managing part of that time. He later led Milwaukee from 1897 to 1900 and has managed the Athletics since 1901, winning five American League pennants and two world championship flags.
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Meriden, Conn
Hartford
Washington
Senators
Buffalo
Pittsburg Pirates
Milwaukee
Athletics
Early split verdict as football season opens in full swing
New York reports a mixed start as intercollegiate football nears peak activity. Yale held Maine to a scoreless tie after Harvard routed Maine 34 to 0. Yale faces Lafayette next, while Harvard showcases strong backs and tops eastern previews. Cornell beat Oberlin 387 to 27 boosting Ithaca hopes amid Carlisle Indians outlook.
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New York
Yale
Maine
Harvard
Lafayette
Bates
Williams
Cambridge
Cornell
Oberlin
Ithaca
Carlisle Indians
Split Final Games as St Louis and Cleveland Rally
In Cleveland St. Louis and Cleveland split a doubleheader with late rallies. St. Louis won 9 to 4 in the opener after a big twelfth inning, Cleveland took the nightcap 4 to 3 as five singles and a pair of hits produced a comeback.
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Cleveland
Ohio
St. Louis
Blanding
Cleveland Americans
Pittsburg Nationals
R. H. E. Cleveland
Leverenz
Kyler
Wielman
Agnew
O'Neil
Louis
Brown and Agnew
James and
Carisch
Tigers Trim Sox In Slugging Season Final
Detroit defeats Chicago 9 to 8 in a tense season finale slugfest. Both clubs used two pitchers with limited success as infielder fielding and drives through the infield produced most of the runs. Batteries Scott Lathrop and Easterly for Chicago and Comstock Williams and Stange for Detroit.
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Detroit
Mich
R. H. E. Chicago
Scott, Lathrop
Easterly
Comstock
Williams and Stanage
Cards Win Final Hugginites Close the Season With Snappy Victory
St Louis beat Cincinnati 4 to 1 in a brisk game at home. St Louis scored three runs in the first inning aided by timely hitting and aggressive base running. Batteries Rowan and Blackburn for Cincinnati, Harmon Doak and Wingo for St Louis.
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ST. Louis
Cincinnati
Rowan
Blackburn
Harmon
Doak
Wingo
Opening Game Set as World Series Prep at Polo Grounds
New York expects 30 000 fans as opening game preparations finish at the Polo Grounds. Giants center fielder Snodgrass may miss the game with a Bharley horse while Shafer would move to the outfield and Herzog to third if he cannot play. Marquard and Mathewson are ready for brief mound work as Connie Mack aims to keep his Athletics lineup. Police and private detectives will monitor ticket sales to curb speculation.
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Mack
Shibe Park
America
Harry Davis
Athletics
McInnis
Collins
New England
Barry
Baker
Bushers
McGraw
Giants
Ira Thomas
New York
Detroit
Ossie Shreck
Danny Murphy
Lock Seybold
Polo Grounds
Snodgrass
Philadelphia Nationals
Mathewson
Marquard
Connie Mack
National Commission
Commission
P. P. Hoefgen
Tom Head
Connie
George Leidy
Clyde Goodwin
George Wheeler
Giant
Ben Meek
Jack Burke
John Hurst
Morris Black
Norman Lawhorn
Mackmen
J. M. Stewart
Leon Lanner
Sam Rosenthal
W. W. Leathe
Dad" French
Cubs Win Final Game of 1913 Season
Chicago defeated Pittsburgh 5 to 1 to close the National League season. Manager Evers started only regular in the lineup as several recruits performed well both at bat and in the field on a slippery diamond.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
Evers
O'Toole
Cooper and Kelly
Kafora
Seabel
Stack
Hargrove
Evans Outplays Ray and Vardon in 6-Hole Match at Ravisloe
Charles Evans Jr once Western Open and amateur champion battled Edward Ray and Harry Vardon at Ravisloe Country Club in a 6 hole 4 ball match. Evans and Warren Wood led early but fell to Ray Vardon 3 up as spectators watched a keen contest of American amateur skill vs British professionals.
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Chicago
Charles Evans Jr
Edward Ray
Warry Vardon
Ravisloe Country Club
Warren K. Wood
Evans
Ray
Vardon
Wood
Major Leagues Close the Season in Narrow Finish
Major league baseball ended the 1913 regu lar season with final West games. The National League top two were Philadelphia and a close race with the Giants and Cubs. In the American League Cleveland faded late, while Washington and Detroit held midtable spots as St. Louis and Cleveland battled for last.
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New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Phillies
Giants
Pittsburg
Cubs
Evers
Pirates
Bostons
George Stallings
Athletics
Clevelands
Clarke Griffith
Washingtons
Griffith
Red Sox
White Sox
Russell
Ed Walsh
Detroit
St. Louis
Cleveland
Browns
Captains Meet Tonight In Turner Ninepin League
A special meeting of league captains is planned for tonight to discuss the Dunhams lineup loss and schedule. Hunt ress and Hoefgen tribes are slated to battle in two sessions, promising close games. The season so far is praised for its success and upcoming competitions excite players.
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Dunhams
Huntress
Hoefgen
Ninepinners
Giants and Athletics World Series Polls Return Mixed Bets
A group of fans from various cities forecast the World Series outcome with a split view. Several favor the Athletics due to superior artillery and defense while others back the Giants pitching staff and recent form.
Nimbus Wins Prix du Conseil Municipal at Longchamp
Nimbus owned by A Aumont led from the start to win the Prix du Conseil Municipal over one mile and a half at Longchamp by one length. Bavard III owned by August Belmont finished second with Fidelio of Baron Courgaud third. Stake value $23,400. Betting favored Nimbus at 36 to 10, Bavard III 13 to 1, Fidelio 6 to 10.
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Bavard III
Paris
Longchamps
Nimbus
A. Aumont
Belmont
Baron Courgaud
Fidelio
Best Fielding in Gulf Coast League Crowned
Rockport tops the league with fewest errors per game and overall best fielding. Kingsville, Sinton, Bishop, Corpus Christi, and Aransas Pass follow in order. Kingsville and Sinton post the lowest error totals, while Corpus Christi records the highest team errors for the season ending September 21. Brown defeats Mehegan in a 20 round points decision in Sydney.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Rockport
Sinton
Kingsville
Bishop
Aransas Pass
Kingsville Railroaders
FO. A
Linton
Corpus
Aransas P
Ee Iel
Brown
Mehegan
Sydney
Australia
Pat’ Brown
Hughie Mehegan
Southern Department Tops Ransom and Silsbees 5 to 0 in Matinee
The Southern Department baseball team extended its win streak to seventeen with a 5 to 0 victory over Ransom and Silsbees. Teitze fanned seven over five innings, Holbrook added five, and Knox made a sensational running catch as Dad French and Manager Leathe led the offense with two hits apiece.
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Southern Department
Ransom & Silsbees
Teitze
Holbrook
Leathe
McDougal
Knox
Slaughter
Louis Book Store
Army
W. W. Leathe
Ransoms
Teitze, Holbrook and Slaughter
McDougal and
Martin
Electric score board to detail world series at Beethoven Hall
George Stout of the Grand Opera House heads the project to install a full electric scoreboard at Beethoven Hall. The device will describe World Series games for tomorrow’s reception with no reserved seating and admission set at fifty cents. Fans from last year’s demonstration are expected in large numbers.
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Beethoven Hall
George Stout
Grand Opera House
Phillies World Series Games In Philadelphia Sold Out
Manager Mack delays departure to 8 PM for workouts as Bender eyed for opener. Public sale starts at 10 AM with $5 and $3 seats snapped up. 16 000 to 17 000 seats reserved and 4 000 bleacher tickets left. Park capacity about 21 000. field standing unlikely unless rule changes. Higher receipts expected despite smaller attendance.
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Philadelphia
New York
Mack
Bender
Thomas
Schang
National Commission
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Stotts
DR. Stotts & CO
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Philadelphia Athletics
P.C
Boston
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St. Louis Teferenees
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Gulf Coast League
Army Aggregation
Stetson
Washer Bros. Co
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