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ryanivr · 06-20-2010, 12:21 AM

1914 Presidents Cup Series: Chicago Whales

CHICAGO, IL. September 27, 1914 - The Chicago Whales have had an interesting run to the 1914 Presidents Cup Series. While they certainly played well and can pat themselves on the back, they have to at least give the Pittsburgh Rebels a tip of the cap.

The Rebels, who were in first place on July 1st, proceeded to go 9-17 in the month of July and then finished 31-43 after the break. The Whales, on the other hand, improved as the season went on, going 47-25 after the break.

On offense, the Whales led the Federal League in batting average (.265), on-base average (.347), runs (700), walks (637), and has the fewest strikeouts (449). Spencer Cool, 36, was the general on offense with a .333 average and 84 RBI in 150 games. Larry Bostick was great as usual, hitting .324 with 68 RBI but getting on-base at a stunning .476 clip by walking 122 times.

On the mound, the staff's 2.32 ERA was the best in the Federal League. They had the fewest amount of walks and the most strikeouts, as well. The ace this year was undoubtedly 35-year-old Jim Kasper. The lefty went 23-11 with a stunning 1.66 ERA and a whopping 208 strikeouts. Of course, Eric Searle wasn't bad either, going 25-11 with a 2.37 ERA.

The Whales are looking to repeat, and if they do, they'll forever be known as the first UBA team to do so. Here is the lineup for the north-siders.

1. 3B Ralph Harrison (.279, 3 HR, 58 RBI, 80 SB)
2. SS Spencer Cool (.333, 30 2B, 84 RBI)
3. RF Lawrence Bostick (.324, 19 3B, 68 RBI, 17 SB)
4. 1B Erik Langlois (.264, 5 HR, 77 RBI)
5. LF Dustin Dickerson (.273, 2 HR, 72 RBI, 66 SB)
6. 2B Harry Kempf (.286, 73 RBI, 38 SB)
7. CF Jim Bertrand (.246, 41 RBI, 13 SB)
8. C Danny Eliason (.238, 77 RBI)

LHP Jim Kasper (23-11, 1.66 ERA, 208 K)
RHP Eric Searle (25-11, 2.37 ERA, 190 K)
RHP Tom Pooler (19-14, 2.50 ERA, 189 K)
LHP Bill Cumberbatch (18-10, 2.60 ERA, 128 K)

The Whales play their games at the north-side Weeghman Park. The park was renovated last off-season and now holds 40,000 people. It's a pitchers park, with deep power alley's but a short right field porch.

Left Line: 364 ft., 8 ft. wall
Left Field: 367 ft., 8 ft. wall
Left-Center: 499 ft., 8 ft. wall
Center: 420 ft., 4 ft. wall
Right-Center: 394 ft., 4 ft. wall
Right Field: 342 ft., 8 ft. wall
Right Line: 321 ft., 8 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 40-year-old Charles Weeghman, a restaurateur from Chicago. The club is managed by Arnie Simpson. The 53-year-old is in his second season with the Whales and has one Presidents Cup trophy.

06-20-2010, 12:21 AM	#177
ryanivr All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 907	1914 Presidents Cup Series: Chicago Whales CHICAGO, IL. September 27, 1914 - The Chicago Whales have had an interesting run to the 1914 Presidents Cup Series. While they certainly played well and can pat themselves on the back, they have to at least give the Pittsburgh Rebels a tip of the cap. The Rebels, who were in first place on July 1st, proceeded to go 9-17 in the month of July and then finished 31-43 after the break. The Whales, on the other hand, improved as the season went on, going 47-25 after the break. On offense, the Whales led the Federal League in batting average (.265), on-base average (.347), runs (700), walks (637), and has the fewest strikeouts (449). Spencer Cool, 36, was the general on offense with a .333 average and 84 RBI in 150 games. Larry Bostick was great as usual, hitting .324 with 68 RBI but getting on-base at a stunning .476 clip by walking 122 times. On the mound, the staff's 2.32 ERA was the best in the Federal League. They had the fewest amount of walks and the most strikeouts, as well. The ace this year was undoubtedly 35-year-old Jim Kasper. The lefty went 23-11 with a stunning 1.66 ERA and a whopping 208 strikeouts. Of course, Eric Searle wasn't bad either, going 25-11 with a 2.37 ERA. The Whales are looking to repeat, and if they do, they'll forever be known as the first UBA team to do so. Here is the lineup for the north-siders. 1. 3B Ralph Harrison (.279, 3 HR, 58 RBI, 80 SB) 2. SS Spencer Cool (.333, 30 2B, 84 RBI) 3. RF Lawrence Bostick (.324, 19 3B, 68 RBI, 17 SB) 4. 1B Erik Langlois (.264, 5 HR, 77 RBI) 5. LF Dustin Dickerson (.273, 2 HR, 72 RBI, 66 SB) 6. 2B Harry Kempf (.286, 73 RBI, 38 SB) 7. CF Jim Bertrand (.246, 41 RBI, 13 SB) 8. C Danny Eliason (.238, 77 RBI) LHP Jim Kasper (23-11, 1.66 ERA, 208 K) RHP Eric Searle (25-11, 2.37 ERA, 190 K) RHP Tom Pooler (19-14, 2.50 ERA, 189 K) LHP Bill Cumberbatch (18-10, 2.60 ERA, 128 K) The Whales play their games at the north-side Weeghman Park. The park was renovated last off-season and now holds 40,000 people. It's a pitchers park, with deep power alley's but a short right field porch. Left Line: 364 ft., 8 ft. wall Left Field: 367 ft., 8 ft. wall Left-Center: 499 ft., 8 ft. wall Center: 420 ft., 4 ft. wall Right-Center: 394 ft., 4 ft. wall Right Field: 342 ft., 8 ft. wall Right Line: 321 ft., 8 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 40-year-old Charles Weeghman, a restaurateur from Chicago. The club is managed by Arnie Simpson. The 53-year-old is in his second season with the Whales and has one Presidents Cup trophy.