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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
5
Herman Schaefer, Tigers captain, is offered a $76 suit by Manager Jennings to shorten his swing and improve his batting. Schaefer agrees, hoping the adjusted stance will boost his averages and on base chances, while remaining a top base runner. He vows to stay focused and avoid lashing out as he returns from a layoff.
Johnny Evers, star second baseman of the world champion Cubs, may not play this season due to poor health. He recently moved to a fashionable Troy home and, after a layoff announced last winter, his return remains uncertain. The piece also recalls earlier Mobile signing attempts by Jack Kelly and traces Bradley and other Cleveland players’ career twists.
Shibe Park in Philadelphia opened as the new baseball home with 23 000 seats plus 6 600 lower pavilion 4 500 upper pavilion and 6 000 standing room for big crowds. The field spans 485 feet east west and 690 feet north south with bleachers for 13 000 and overflow capacity to 40 000 on large days. Baseball notables and fans praised the inaugural season opener where the Boston team was defeated by Mack's men.
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