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The Irish in Baseball ALSO by DAVID L
The Irish in Baseball ALSO BY DAVID L. FLEITZ AND FROM MCFARLAND Shoeless: The Life and Times of Joe Jackson (Large Print) (2008) [2001] More Ghosts in the Gallery: Another Sixteen Little-Known Greats at Cooperstown (2007) Cap Anson: The Grand Old Man of Baseball (2005) Ghosts in the Gallery at Cooperstown: Sixteen Little-Known Members of the Hall of Fame (2004) Louis Sockalexis: The First Cleveland Indian (2002) Shoeless: The Life and Times of Joe Jackson (2001) The Irish in Baseball An Early History DAVID L. FLEITZ McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Jefferson, North Carolina, and London LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CATALOGUING-IN-PUBLICATION DATA Fleitz, David L., 1955– The Irish in baseball : an early history / David L. Fleitz. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-0-7864-3419-0 softcover : 50# alkaline paper 1. Baseball—United States—History—19th century. 2. Irish American baseball players—History—19th century. 3. Irish Americans—History—19th century. 4. Ireland—Emigration and immigration—History—19th century. 5. United States—Emigration and immigration—History—19th century. I. Title. GV863.A1F63 2009 796.357'640973—dc22 2009001305 British Library cataloguing data are available ©2009 David L. Fleitz. All rights reserved No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. On the cover: (left to right) Willie Keeler, Hughey Jennings, groundskeeper Joe Murphy, Joe Kelley and John McGraw of the Baltimore Orioles (Sports Legends Museum, Baltimore, Maryland) Manufactured in the United States of America McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Box 611, Je›erson, North Carolina 28640 www.mcfarlandpub.com Acknowledgments I would like to thank a few people and organizations that helped make this book possible. -
The Sporting Life Pvblishino.Co
THECOPYRIGHT, 1SJ9, BY THE SPORTING LIFE PVBLISHINO.CO. SPORTING LIFEENTERED AT PIIILA. POST Oner AS SECOND CLASS MATTER. VOLUME 12, NO. 19. PHILADELPHIA, PA., FEBRUARY 13, 1889. PRICE, FIVE CENTS. tlon. A committee to draw up constitution and by Manager Sullivan bae secured. He expects shortly to laws wan formed, and Philip Emerson, U. B. Lord and sign John Shelter, of Sf. Louis, whom he reports asbc- LATEJfEWS. J. F. Bacon were instructed to lay them before a ln^ a catcher and general player. He a'so attempted lo NO TROUBLE. inetting to be held next week. mnko connection* with England, the one armed pitcher who did such good service last year, but the letter's terms of £80 per month and board were con FLORIDA NOTES. sidered entirely too high for this League, A Pole-Vaulting Record and unless tho young man la willing to work for The All-America Party to A Jacksonville Team Being Organized— ItBS mou*y or else eat nothing, he will have to pitch Already 1'lanning lor Next Winter, Ktc. for some oilier club. The manager, however, doea not Broken. JACKSONVILLE, Fla.wFeb. o. Editor SPORTING de?p:ur of signing him yet. Remain Intact. LIFE: Stallinga and White, of thia season's Mike O'biighr, of this city, has been Induced by the homo management to attach his John HancocU. to a Toledo Club, have arrived in town and will play contract also, aud will guard centre if he succeeds in Important Advices FromWash- with the team that Manager Nichols intends holding up his end iu the prelimiiuirv practice. -
BASE BALL, BICYCLING and Yet Officially Defined
THE SPORTINGCOPYRIGHT, 1894, BY THE SPORTINO LIJZ SUB. CO. ENTERED AT PHI1A. P. O. A3 SECOND CLAS3 LIFE VOLUME 23, NO. 1. PHILADELPHIA, PA., MARCH 31, 1891. PRICE, TEN CENTS. League has been admitted to protection This is the player Mr. Stallings has under the National Agreement. been corresponding with for some time, THE SPORTING LIFE. but at last landed him. Callopy will CHANGE OF PLAN. CINCINNATI CHIPS. cover short field for Nashville. This LATE NEWS BY 1IRE. A WEEKLY JOURNAL AS TO HARRY WRIGHT. is the player who did such fine work for Devoted to Oakland last season, he having led the His Duties in His New Position Not DAVIS NOW RETURNS TO HIS ORI THE HOME PLAYERS ONE BY ONE league in base running and also near THE SOUTHERN LEAGDE ADOPTS BASE BALL, BICYCLING AND Yet Officially Defined. the top in hitting and fielding. While Harry Wright's duties as chief GINAL PROJECT, REPORTING FOR WORK. The signing of Callopy caused the THE KIFFE BALL GENERAL SPORTS AND of umpires have not been officially de- release of Truby, whom Mr. Stallings PASTIMES. finod by President Young, it is not un had signed to play short. Truby, on likely that all complaints will be turned in Winter Qnarters-Niland's receiving his release, immediately signed The Annual Meeting ol the Connecti over to him for investigation. He will And Abandons the Tri-State League Comiskey with Memphis. Published by visit the city where the umpire against The team up to date is composed of whom the charges have beon made is Idea in Favor ol His Original Plan Good Showing Panott Wants More Spies, catcher; Borchers, Lookabaugh cut League-Changes Made in the THE SPORTING LIFE PUBLISHING CO. -
BASE BALL, BICYCLING and Titution and Rules
THE SPORTINGCOPYRIGHT, 1893, BY THE SPOKTINO LIFE PUB. CO. ENTEHKD AT PHILA. P. O. AS 8ECOMD CLASS MATPEB. L IFE VOLUME 22, NO. 9. PHILADELPHIA, PA., NOVEMBER 25,. 1893. PRICE, TEN GEN IS. ith him and remained on duty as a pleased with his reception by George ort of a censor to see that the national Wagner. THE SPORTING LIFE. ules are not infringed upon. IN THE EASTERN. CHEVALIER M'GLONE. Winter racing will occupy the atten ANSONM Tuesday evening a start was made tion of the local public until next spring. WISDOM. A WEEKLY JOURNAL y electing Bau Johnson, of Cincinnati, Manager Schniel says quite a number Devoted to s president, secretary and treasurer, PRESIDENT POSERS TALKS WISELY THE EX-THIRD BASEMAN RESENTS of improvements will be made at the THE CHICAGO CAPTAIN GIVES FELLOW- ml a committee was appointed on con- ball park before the season opens. BASE BALL, BICYCLING AND titution and rules. It was settled that ON THE CIRCUIT QUESTION. AN INSULT TO HIS FIANCEE, JOHN H. KOCHEJ. MANAGERS A HINT. GENERAL SPORTS AND .limioapolis, Toledo. Detroit, Grand tapids, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Sioux LEAGUE MEETING ECHOES. PASTIMES. y ami Indianapolis will constitute he eight clubs of the new league. The Not in Favor ol Changes in or Addi And Lays Out an Insolent Rejected Vou Der Ahe Pictured as Sore At He Says They Have no Business Danc Published by Detroit franchise was awarded to Mr. Alleged League Methods. r'anderbeck. .^ tions to the Circuit Without Care- Suitor Who Rashly Presumed on The Philadelphia "Press" correspond ing Attendance at League Meetings THE SPORTIHG LIFE PUBLISHING CO. -
Outside the Lines of Gilded Age Baseball: Profits, Beer, and the Origins of the Brotherhood War Robert Allan Bauer University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville ScholarWorks@UARK Theses and Dissertations 7-2015 Outside the Lines of Gilded Age Baseball: Profits, Beer, and the Origins of the Brotherhood War Robert Allan Bauer University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Follow this and additional works at: http://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd Part of the Sports Studies Commons, and the United States History Commons Recommended Citation Bauer, Robert Allan, "Outside the Lines of Gilded Age Baseball: Profits, Beer, and the Origins of the Brotherhood War" (2015). Theses and Dissertations. 1215. http://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/1215 This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by ScholarWorks@UARK. It has been accepted for inclusion in Theses and Dissertations by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@UARK. For more information, please contact [email protected], [email protected]. Outside the Line of Gilded Age Baseball: Profits, Beer, and the Origins of the Brotherhood War Outside the Lines of Gilded Age Baseball: Profits, Beer, and the Origins of the Brotherhood War A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in History by Robert A. Bauer Washington State University Bachelor of Arts in History and Social Studies, 1998 University of Washington Master of Education, 2003 University of Montana Master of Arts in History, 2006 July 2015 University of Arkansas This dissertation is approved for recommendation to the Graduate Council. ___________________________________ Dr. Elliott West Dissertation Director ___________________________________ _________________________________ Dr. Jeannie Whayne Dr. Patrick Williams Committee Member Committee Member Abstract In 1890, members of the Brotherhood of Professional Base Ball Players elected to secede from the National League and form their own organization, which they called the Players League. -
Kit Young's Sale #125
KIT YOUNG’S SALE #125 WILLIE MICKEY AND THE DUKE SPECIALS The 1950’s was a wonderful time for baseball, especially in New York. The Yankees! Da Brooklyn Bums! The Giants! Each team featured Hall of Fame center fielders and fans argued constantly about who was New York’s finest. While they last, we are offering specially discounted cards of Willie, Mickey and The Duke. 1958 Mays/ Snider #438 ......Reg. .... Special EX-MT .......... $78.00 ......$63.00 EX ................... 50.00 ........37.00 VG-EX ............. 39.00 ........29.00 1957 Mays .......Reg. .... Special 1959 Mays .......Reg. .... Special 1961 Mays .......Reg. .... Special 1963 Mays/Musial 1954 Bowman NR-MT ........ $349.00 ....$308.00 NR-MT ........ $234.00 ....$209.00 EX-MT .......... $80.00 ......$59.00 #138 .................Reg. .... Special Snider ................Reg. .... Special EX-MT .......... 271.00 ......238.00 EX-MT .......... 198.00 ......173.00 EX ................... 49.00 ........34.00 NR-MT .......... $78.00 ......$65.00 EX-MT ........ $135.00 ....$104.00 EX ................. 160.00 ......127.00 EX ................... 88.00 ........71.00 EX-MT ............ 60.00 ........48.95 EX ................... 99.00 ........71.00 VG-EX ............. 59.00 ........45.00 EX ................... 40.00 ........31.50 VG-EX ............. 78.00 ........62.00 VG-EX ............. 32.00 ........24.00 1959 Mays/ 1958 Mantle/ Ashburn #317 ...Reg. .... Special Aaron #418 .......Reg. .... Special NR-MT .......... $79.00 ......$67.00 EX+ ............ $220.00 ....$162.00 EX-MT ............ 53.00 ........41.00 VG-EX ........... 155.00 ......109.00 EX ................... 40.00 ........27.00 1962 Mays .......Reg. .....Special VG-EX ............. 28.00 ........22.00 1957 Snider ......Reg. .... Special EX ................. $99.00 ......$74.00 VG-EX ............ -
BASE BALL, BICYCLING and Base Ball Cities Iu the State
SPORTINGCOPTHIUHT, 1M4, BY THE SPORTING* LIFE PUB. CO. 1HTESED AT PHILA. P. O. AS SBCOND CLASS MATTER. LIFE VOLUME 22, NO. 18. PHILADELPHIA, PA., JANUARY 27, 1894. PRICE, TEN CENTS. and four -will probably be decided upon, been signed by Detroit. Ellis wrote to ho season to open about April 1, and Carroll, informing him that Grand THE SPORTING LIFE. cl( se September 1. The salary limit WESTERN AFFAIRS. TIM IS A "POOH-BAH." Rapids is the only club in the league he LATE NEWS BY WIRE. A WEEKLY JOURNAL will not be over $800. The proposed is eligible to play with next season. circuit is Galveston, Houston, Dallas, Detroit has also signed Spies, the cham Devoted to ?ort Worth, Austin and San Antonio. THE WESTERN LEAGUE SITUATION ALL THE NEW ENGLAND OFFICES pion catcher of the California League ANOTHER SDIT AGAINST A BALL CLUB These are the best in fact the only last season, who was also on Grand BASE BALL, BICYCLING AND base ball cities iu the State. Their Rapids' list. As Detroit seemed to be GENERAL SPORTS AND !amine of good ball since 1800 has MOST PROMISING. HELD BY MURNANE. making a business of signing Grand BY A PLAYER. served to make them all the more hun Rapids players, Ellis retaliated by sign PASTIMES. gry for it. ing two of tho men allotted to Detroit, Good officers are necssary, and it A Well-Matched Lot ol Teams, From Details of the League's Annual Meeting Pitcher Balz, Spies' side partner, and a Pitcher Scarsdale Against the Washing vill not be hard to select them. -
This Entire Document
DEVOTED TO BASE BALL, TRAP SHOOTING AND GENERAL SPORTS. Volume 44—No. 19- Philadelphia, January 21, 1905. Price, Five Cents. HUELSMAN,O.F. SPORTING UDFE. January 21, 1905. WESTERN LEAGUE SPORTING LIFE PUBLISHING CO., CENTRAL LEAGUE DECIDES TO RETAIN ITS PRESENF 34 South Third St., Philadelphia, Pa. AT LAST GETS ITS AFFAIRS INTO © SIX-CLUB CIRCUIT. Please send me cabinet size phototype of the celebrated GOOD SHAPE. Morris O©Neil, of San Francisco, an base ball player ____________________________ Springfield to Take the Place of for which I enclose five 2-cent stamps to help to defray expense Ex-Player, Succeeds Sexton as Marion in the Circuit and Dr. of printing, postage, packing, etc. President TheLeaguef inancesin Carson, of South Bend, Succeeds Good Shape The Next Schedule. Send to Mr. Bement as League President, BT G. V. Co0GHi.iN. Dayton, O., Jan. 18. The Central League met here on January 8 and arrang-ed its Omaha, Neb., Jan. 13. Editor of "Sport- business for the next season to general sat-© lug Life:" The meeting of the magnates ____ isf action. The accounts and of, the Western League yesterday proved report of President Bement to be a ratification meet- were accepted. President Ing, at which was approved Bement declined renoinina- a large number of transac tlou. Dr. Frank Carson, of tions which had been South Bend, was chosen agreed upon previously in president, having five out of conference. The clubs in CABINET SIZE PHOTOTYPES OF eight votes, and B. F. Per- the league were represent kins, of Wheeling, was ed as follows: Omaha, unanimously chosen vice William ftourke; St. -
1 Christy Mathewson Signed 1922 Check
HUGGINS AND SCOTT'S May 9, 2019 AUCTION PRICES REALIZED LOT# TITLE BIDS AMOUNT 1 Christy Mathewson Signed 1922 Check - PSA/DNA 9 14 $ 9,800.00 2 Babe Ruth Dual Signed 1945 Check - PSA/DNA 10 $ 3,500.00 3 1888 N28 Allen & Ginter Cap Anson - PSA NM 7 18 $ 7,300.00 4 1888 N28 Allen & Ginter Mike Kelly - PSA EX-MT+ 6.5 11 $ 2,300.00 5 1888 N28 Allen & Ginter Joseph Mulvey PSA NM-MT 8 - None Better! 9 $ 1,800.00 6 1888 N28 Allen & Ginter Tim Keefe - PSA EX-MT+ 6.5 9 $ 1,800.00 7 1888 N28 Allen & Ginter Wallace Ross (Oarsmen) PSA Mint 9 - One of One with None Better 48 $ 7,600.00 8 1888 N28 Allen & Ginter Joe Lannon (Pugilists) PSA NM-MT+ 8.5 - One of One 17 $ 925.00 9 1888 N28 Allen & Ginter Rifle Shooters PSA 6-7 Graded Trio with Cody & Oakley 26 $ 1,300.00 10 1888 N28 Allen & Ginter Billiard/Pool Players PSA 7-8 Graded Trio 15 $ 625.00 11 1888 N28 Allen & Ginter Pugilists/Wrestlers (6) - All PSA 6-7 16 $ 775.00 12 (5) 1888 N28 Allen & Ginter Oarsmen PSA Graded Cards 10 $ 375.00 13 1909 E95 Philadelphia Caramel Honus Wagner - SGC 4.5 VG-EX+ 10 $ 3,900.00 14 1911-14 D304 Brunners Bread Ty Cobb - SGC 1 Poor 17 $ 3,600.00 15 1889 N172 Old Judge John Ward - SGC 4 VG-EX 3 $ 1,500.00 16 1886-87 N172 Old Judge $10,000 Kelly - SGC Authentic 8 $ 750.00 17 1888 N172 Old Judge Bert Cunningham - SGC 2.5 Good+ 1 $ 650.00 18 1886-87 N172 Old Judge Danny Richardson - SGC 2.5 Good+ 0 $ - 19 1889 N172 Old Judge A.C. -
This Entire Document
THEConuaHT, 1390, 11 THI Eroanxa Lm PvmemKO On, TING LIFE.AT PHILA. POST Ornci AC SECOND CLAM MATTKB. VOLUME 14, NO. 21. PHILADELPHIA, PA., FEBRUARY 26, 1890. PRICE, FIVE CENTS. Provide net franchise, wern nrM«nt. J. Etward Alien, Ing true to the National League people, although be Every ball player who has visited Newark know» who W(i3 president ot th« old Lea rue club when Prori- had a very lively recollection of a bit of double- Zacharinli Taylor, the colored giant, who for years has dence WHS In the national orgair/aHon, was elected dealing indulged in by ttie former bit spriu?, when chased ihe halls that were fcLocked uver tho fence und LATE NEWS. pteii'Jent; Fraok H. I'UD^^O-I, vice president; J. C. ANOTHER SNARL. McKean tried to pull Die-Cleveland people for a fat FOREIGN NEWS. jrevtuteJ the small hoys fr>>m scaling tbe outer walla, Dyer, secretary; Marshal B. Moade, alao of the old contract and put Brunei! in a holo by iaUely allying or creeping under them. ZacQ came to giief thll ANOTHER FUTILE ATTEMPT L-ixtjuo orjianixation, trfumrer; board of directors, that Schruclz. as manager of the Cincinnati Club, had week. He wt;s arrested oil a charge tf bl^umy, and Stlllman White, R. S. H«mMfi>n, .fnhn Heathcote, THREE MINOR CLUBS IN A approached him and offered a fdlulrus silary. PROFESSIONALS ARE NOT no* ItinKuibheu in durame vile. Zach Is chained with William H. Luther, H. B. Wlnahlp, 8. A. FJ-ebrfe and On the Butject of the Brotherhood and its prospect* having three wives livinx and as mnny dtad. -
Spring 2011 Auction Prices Realized Includes 19% Buyer's Premium
Spring 2011 Auction Prices Realized Includes 19% Buyer's Premium Lot # Name 1909-11 E90-1 Near Complete Set 119/120 Completely SGC Graded 1 Final Price: $100,776.34 1888 Joseph Hall Cabinet New York Ball Club - 1889 2 Final Price: $25,273.22 1914 Cracker Jack #103 Joe Jackson PSA 7 NM 3 Final Price: $54,848.29 1914 Cracker Jack #14 Sam Crawford PSA 8 NM/MT 4 Final Price: $6,032.11 1914 Cracker Jack #18 Johnny Evers PSA 8 NM/MT 5 Final Price: $6,032.11 1915 Cracker Jack #88 Christy Mathewson PSA 8 NM/MT 6 Final Price: $12,951.96 1914 H813 Boston Garter Sepia #8 Nap Lajoie SGC Authentic 7 Final Price: $9,615.20 1911 T3 Turkey Red #27 Christy Mathewson PSA 5 EX 8 Final Price: $4,984.91 1909 Ramly T204 Walter Johnson SGC 50 VG/EX 4 9 Final Price: $9,345.07 1910 Philadelphia Caramel E96 Rube Marquard SGC 84 NM 7 10 Final Price: $2,670.36 1909-11 T206 Tolstoi Christy Mathewson "Dark Cap" PSA 7 NM 11 Final Price: $4,531.52 1921 Koester Bread Babe Ruth SGC 80 EX/NM 6 12 Final Price: $9,825.83 1933 Goudey #92 Lou Gehrig PSA 8 NM/MT 13 Final Price: $9,345.07 1941 Play Ball #18 Hank Greenberg SGC 96 MINT 9 14 Final Price: $5,105.10 1933 Goudey #181 Babe Ruth SGC 88 NM/MT 8 15 Final Price: $15,767.50 1887 N172 Old Judge Jack Clements SGC 92 NM/MT+ 16 Final Price: $1,242.36 1887 N172 Old Judge Ned Williamson SGC 84 NM 7 17 Final Price: $946.05 1887 N172 Old Judge Amos Rusie SGC 40 VG 3 18 Final Price: $2,670.36 1887 N172 Old Judge Mickey Welch SGC 40 VG 3 19 Final Price: $1,626.73 1887 N172 Old Judge Charlie Comiskey "Brown's Champions" SGC 20 FAIR -
1894 Boston Beaneaters Charlie GANZEL
1894 Boston Beaneaters 1894 Boston Beaneaters 1894 Boston Beaneaters Charlie GANZEL Tommy TUCKER Bobby LOWE C-59 E10 TB 1B-7 E3 UTL-6 E8 1B-123 E3 2B-130 E7 INF-3 E0 OBR: D SP: D HR: 2 OBR: B SP: C HR: 2 OBR: A SP: B HR: 2 CD: 0 Sac:CC Inj: 7 CD: 2/1B Sac:DD Inj: 4 CD: 2/2B Sac:CC Inj: 0 1Bf: 3B8: 33-35 1Bf: 11 3B8: 41 1Bf: 11-13 3B8: 38-41 1B7: 11-15 HR: 36 1B7: 12-17 HR: 42 1B7: 12-16 HR: 42-44 1B8: 16-22 K: 1B8: 18-25 K: 1B8: 17-23 K: 1B9: 23-27 W: 37-38 1B9: 26-33 W: 43-47 1B9: 24-28 W: 45-47 2B7: 28 HBP: 2B7: 34-35 HBP: 48-53 2B7: 31-32 HBP: 48 2B8: 31 OUT: 41-88 2B8: 36-37 OUT: 54-88 2B8: 33-35 OUT: 51-88 2B9: 32 Cht: RN 2B9: 38 Cht: SN 2B9: 36-37 Cht: RN BD RATING: 0 BD RATING: 0 BD RATING: 0 1894 Boston Beaneaters 1894 Boston Beaneaters 1894 Boston Beaneaters Billy NASH Herman LONG Jimmy BANNON 3B-132 E7 SS-98 E10 2B-3 E8 LF-5 E10 T3 RF-128 E10 T5 OBR: B SP: B HR: 2 OBR: A SP: B HR: 2 OBR: A SP: A HR: 2 CD: 2/3B Sac:CC Inj: 1 CD: 0 Sac:CC Inj: 6 CD: 2/OF Sac:CC Inj: 3 1Bf: 3B8: 32 1Bf: 11-13 3B8: 42-44 1Bf: 11-12 3B8: 37-38 1B7: 11-14 HR: 33-34 1B7: 14-18 HR: 45-47 1B7: 13-17 HR: 41-43 1B8: 15-18 K: 1B8: 21-25 K: 1B8: 18-23 K: 1B9: 21-24 W: 35-48 1B9: 26-32 W: 48-51 1B9: 24-27 W: 44-52 2B7: 25-26 HBP: 51 2B7: 33-34 HBP: 52 2B7: 28-32 HBP: 53 2B8: 27-28 OUT: 52-88 2B8: 35-36 OUT: 53-88 2B8: 33-34 OUT: 54-88 2B9: 31 Cht: RN 2B9: 37-41 Cht: LN 2B9: 35-36 Cht: RN BD RATING: 0 BD RATING: 0 BD RATING: 0 1894 Boston Beaneaters 1894 Boston Beaneaters 1894 Boston Beaneaters Tommy McCARTHY Hugh DUFFY Jack RYAN OF-127 E10 T3 INF-3 E0 OF-124