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ryanivr · 05-11-2010, 08:55 PM

Gilmore Presides Over Whales Ceremony

CHICAGO, IL. October 17, 1913 - A year ago, the Chicago Orphans celebrated their Presidents Cup Series victory with a parade through the city. Yesterday, Chicago celebrated again, this time for their other club, the Chicago Whales.

"Welcome fans, players, managers, and executives. It's been six and a half long months since the season began, and now, after a terrific nine-game series, we have reached the end," said James Gilmore. "On behalf of Federal League owners, executives, and players, I'm happy to award the 1913 Presidents Cup to Charles Weeghman and the Chicago Whales."

The crowd erupted into a cheer. Charles Weeghman was the first to hold the trophy.

"Thank you. Thank you. I've come a long way to get here. I came from working as a waiter to owning over fifteen restaurants throughout the city. I spent a lot of my fortune to bring in the best players and I did not accept failure as an option. The team almost let me down, but I brought in some of the best players I could and look what happened. I want to thank the players that did not let me down."

05-11-2010, 08:55 PM	#129
ryanivr All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 907	Gilmore Presides Over Whales Ceremony CHICAGO, IL. October 17, 1913 - A year ago, the Chicago Orphans celebrated their Presidents Cup Series victory with a parade through the city. Yesterday, Chicago celebrated again, this time for their other club, the Chicago Whales. "Welcome fans, players, managers, and executives. It's been six and a half long months since the season began, and now, after a terrific nine-game series, we have reached the end," said James Gilmore. "On behalf of Federal League owners, executives, and players, I'm happy to award the 1913 Presidents Cup to Charles Weeghman and the Chicago Whales." The crowd erupted into a cheer. Charles Weeghman was the first to hold the trophy. "Thank you. Thank you. I've come a long way to get here. I came from working as a waiter to owning over fifteen restaurants throughout the city. I spent a lot of my fortune to bring in the best players and I did not accept failure as an option. The team almost let me down, but I brought in some of the best players I could and look what happened. I want to thank the players that did not let me down."