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ryanivr · 05-11-2010, 03:17 AM

1913 Presidents Cup Series Preview: Chicago Whales

CHICAGO, IL. October 6, 1913 - At this time last year, Chicago was booming with excitement as their team went to the Presidents Cup Series. This year, Chicago is booming again, but this time it's for the city's other club.

The Whales have had an extremely exciting road to the series. After getting off to a great start by finishing with 15 or more wins in April, May, and June, the hot summer got to the players and team officials. On July 21st, owner Charles Weeghman announced to the press that he was extremely upset with his club, even though they were down just 1 and 1/2 games behind Buffalo. He vowed to make changes, and two weeks later he delivered on his promise.

Weeghman brought in three new players, trading away promising youngsters to get more proven veterans on the field. It worked. RF Maynard Kish and SS Spencer Cool were brilliant with the club and added a much needed boost to the Whales offense. After finishing 68-86 in 1912, Whales had hope for the first time. Going 17-8 in August and then 15-6 in September put the club in 1st place. Buffalo put up a fight, but the Whales came out on top.

Chicago finished with a .262 average (2nd in FL), a .336 on-base average (.1st), and 669 runs (1st). The leader on offense is Lawrence Bostick. The 27-year-old hit .323 with 25 doubles and 8 home runs. They also got production out of their young left-fielder Dustin Dickerson. Just 21-years-old, he still has a lot of developing to do. However, his speed is already at it's peak. He led the team with 66 stolen bases.

The pitching staff was solid, but unspectacular, all year. The staff is good, but the defense is likely what kept the scores low. Three starters had 21 or more wins, but the staff ERA was 2.62, 3rd in the FL. The opponents average, amazingly, was .258. Only three Federal League teams has higher opponent averages. But the Whales had the fewest errors in the entire association, allowing pitchers to trust the defense.

1. 3B Ralph Harrison (.266, 3 HR, 56 RBI, 63 SB)
2. SS Spencer Cool (.294, 0 HR, 58 RBI w/ CLE and CHW)
3. RF Lawrence Bostick (.323, 8 HR, 59 RBI, 29 SB)
4. 1B Erik Langlois (.281, 2 HR, 79 RBI)
5. LF Dustin Dickerson (.262, 5 HR, 62 RBI, 66 SB)
6. 2B Harry Kempf (.244, 0 HR, 66 RBI, 39 SB)
7. CF Jim Bertrand (.279, 1 HR, 65 RBI, 28 SB)
8. C Matt Hinshaw (.261, 1 HR, 32 RBI)

Jim Kasper (25-11, 2.37 ERA, 187 K)
Eric Searle (21-19, 2.65 ERA, 149 K)
Tom Pooler (24-13, 2.23 ERA, 147 K)
Bill Cumberbatch (12-12, 3.55 ERA, 79 K)

The Chicago Whales play their games at Weeghman Park. The park holds 14,000 seated speculators, but buildings across the street are infamous for holding hundreds more on their roofs. The field dimensions slightly favor right-handed hitters.

Left Line: 319 ft., 9 ft. wall
Left Field: 350 ft., 9 ft. wall
Left-Center: 388 ft., 9 ft. wall
Center: 430 ft., 9 ft. wall
Right-Center: 405 ft., 9 ft. wall
Right Field: 369 ft., 17 ft. wall
Right Line: 323 ft., 17 ft. wall

The Whales wear white tops and pants with black pinstripes adorning both. A black "C" with "FEDS" written in the middle adorns the left breast. Players wear blank black caps and black stockings.

The team is owned by 39-year-old Charles Weeghman, a restaurateur from Chicago. The club is managed by Arnie Simpson. The 52-year-old is in his first season with the Whales. Last year, he managed Boston to a 38-68 record before being let go, and then managed the St. Louis club for just three games.

05-11-2010, 03:17 AM	#117
ryanivr All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 907	1913 Presidents Cup Series Preview: Chicago Whales CHICAGO, IL. October 6, 1913 - At this time last year, Chicago was booming with excitement as their team went to the Presidents Cup Series. This year, Chicago is booming again, but this time it's for the city's other club. The Whales have had an extremely exciting road to the series. After getting off to a great start by finishing with 15 or more wins in April, May, and June, the hot summer got to the players and team officials. On July 21st, owner Charles Weeghman announced to the press that he was extremely upset with his club, even though they were down just 1 and 1/2 games behind Buffalo. He vowed to make changes, and two weeks later he delivered on his promise. Weeghman brought in three new players, trading away promising youngsters to get more proven veterans on the field. It worked. RF Maynard Kish and SS Spencer Cool were brilliant with the club and added a much needed boost to the Whales offense. After finishing 68-86 in 1912, Whales had hope for the first time. Going 17-8 in August and then 15-6 in September put the club in 1st place. Buffalo put up a fight, but the Whales came out on top. Chicago finished with a .262 average (2nd in FL), a .336 on-base average (.1st), and 669 runs (1st). The leader on offense is Lawrence Bostick. The 27-year-old hit .323 with 25 doubles and 8 home runs. They also got production out of their young left-fielder Dustin Dickerson. Just 21-years-old, he still has a lot of developing to do. However, his speed is already at it's peak. He led the team with 66 stolen bases. The pitching staff was solid, but unspectacular, all year. The staff is good, but the defense is likely what kept the scores low. Three starters had 21 or more wins, but the staff ERA was 2.62, 3rd in the FL. The opponents average, amazingly, was .258. Only three Federal League teams has higher opponent averages. But the Whales had the fewest errors in the entire association, allowing pitchers to trust the defense. 1. 3B Ralph Harrison (.266, 3 HR, 56 RBI, 63 SB) 2. SS Spencer Cool (.294, 0 HR, 58 RBI w/ CLE and CHW) 3. RF Lawrence Bostick (.323, 8 HR, 59 RBI, 29 SB) 4. 1B Erik Langlois (.281, 2 HR, 79 RBI) 5. LF Dustin Dickerson (.262, 5 HR, 62 RBI, 66 SB) 6. 2B Harry Kempf (.244, 0 HR, 66 RBI, 39 SB) 7. CF Jim Bertrand (.279, 1 HR, 65 RBI, 28 SB) 8. C Matt Hinshaw (.261, 1 HR, 32 RBI) Jim Kasper (25-11, 2.37 ERA, 187 K) Eric Searle (21-19, 2.65 ERA, 149 K) Tom Pooler (24-13, 2.23 ERA, 147 K) Bill Cumberbatch (12-12, 3.55 ERA, 79 K) The Chicago Whales play their games at Weeghman Park. The park holds 14,000 seated speculators, but buildings across the street are infamous for holding hundreds more on their roofs. The field dimensions slightly favor right-handed hitters. Left Line: 319 ft., 9 ft. wall Left Field: 350 ft., 9 ft. wall Left-Center: 388 ft., 9 ft. wall Center: 430 ft., 9 ft. wall Right-Center: 405 ft., 9 ft. wall Right Field: 369 ft., 17 ft. wall Right Line: 323 ft., 17 ft. wall The Whales wear white tops and pants with black pinstripes adorning both. A black "C" with "FEDS" written in the middle adorns the left breast. Players wear blank black caps and black stockings. The team is owned by 39-year-old Charles Weeghman, a restaurateur from Chicago. The club is managed by Arnie Simpson. The 52-year-old is in his first season with the Whales. Last year, he managed Boston to a 38-68 record before being let go, and then managed the St. Louis club for just three games.