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Carlton · 07-18-2004, 04:26 AM

1903 PRE-SEASON

Saturday, January 10th

IN THE NEWS: At Cincinnati peace talks, the National League proposes a consolidated 12-team league, which the American League rejects. An agreement is reached to coexist peacefully if the AL promises to stay out of Pittsburgh. In the awarding of disputed contracts, the most hotly contested case is that of Sam Crawford, Reds OF who batted .333 and led the NL with 23 triples in 1902. The future Hall of Famer, signed for 1903 by both Detroit and the Reds, is awarded to the Tigers, having signed with them first. He will lead the AL in triples this year with 25.
Despite attempts by John Brush and Andrew Freedman to use their political influence to prevent the AL from finding suitable grounds in New York, Ban Johnson, aided by baseball writer Joe Vila, finds backers. He also finds a ballpark site at 165th Street and Broadway. Frank Farrell and Bill Devery pay $18,000 for the Baltimore franchise and will build a wooden grandstand seating 15,000 on the highest point of Manhattan. The team, logically, will be called the Highlanders.

Thursday, February 5th

IN THE NEWS: The Cubs and White Stockings, the first to play an inter-league series, announce a 15-game preseason City Series.

Friday, February 6th

IN THE NEWS: Former ML P and umpire Hardie Henderson is run over and killed by a trolley in Philadelphia.

Saturday, February 28th

IN THE NEWS: A syndicate headed by Pittsburgh owner Barney Dreyfuss and James Potter buys the Philadelphia Phillies from John Rogers and A.J. Reach for $170,000. It will be another seven years before ownership interest in more than one team is prohibited.

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Sunday, March 1st

IN THE NEWS: Baseball rules committee chairman Tom Loftus of Washington proclaims that the pitcher's box must not be more than 15 inches higher than the baselines or home plate.

Saturday, March 7th

IN THE NEWS: In the first trade under the peace treaty, the Giants send their 1902 part-time manager Heinie Smith to Detroit for 2B Kid Gleason, who is immediately moved to the Phils where he will end a 20-year playing career.

Thursday, March 12th

IN THE NEWS: The New York Highlanders are officially approved as members of the AL.

Friday, March 20th

IN THE NEWS: The two MLs agree to blacklist future contract jumpers.

Saturday, March 21st

IN THE NEWS: Sporting Life, the nation's oldest baseball publication, begins its 21st year. It will close during WW I.

Tuesday, April 14th

IN THE NEWS: Ed Delahanty, one of five ML brothers, and the greatest natural hitter of his time, rejoins the Washington Nationals in accordance with the peace terms. A 3-year contract with the Giants at $8,000 a year, signed during the winter, is canceled. The Nationals reimburse the Giants for the $3,000 advanced to Big Ed.

07-18-2004, 04:26 AM	#17
Carlton Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,765	1903 PRE-SEASON Saturday, January 10th IN THE NEWS: At Cincinnati peace talks, the National League proposes a consolidated 12-team league, which the American League rejects. An agreement is reached to coexist peacefully if the AL promises to stay out of Pittsburgh. In the awarding of disputed contracts, the most hotly contested case is that of Sam Crawford, Reds OF who batted .333 and led the NL with 23 triples in 1902. The future Hall of Famer, signed for 1903 by both Detroit and the Reds, is awarded to the Tigers, having signed with them first. He will lead the AL in triples this year with 25. Despite attempts by John Brush and Andrew Freedman to use their political influence to prevent the AL from finding suitable grounds in New York, Ban Johnson, aided by baseball writer Joe Vila, finds backers. He also finds a ballpark site at 165th Street and Broadway. Frank Farrell and Bill Devery pay $18,000 for the Baltimore franchise and will build a wooden grandstand seating 15,000 on the highest point of Manhattan. The team, logically, will be called the Highlanders. Thursday, February 5th IN THE NEWS: The Cubs and White Stockings, the first to play an inter-league series, announce a 15-game preseason City Series. Friday, February 6th IN THE NEWS: Former ML P and umpire Hardie Henderson is run over and killed by a trolley in Philadelphia. Saturday, February 28th IN THE NEWS: A syndicate headed by Pittsburgh owner Barney Dreyfuss and James Potter buys the Philadelphia Phillies from John Rogers and A.J. Reach for $170,000. It will be another seven years before ownership interest in more than one team is prohibited. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday, March 1st IN THE NEWS: Baseball rules committee chairman Tom Loftus of Washington proclaims that the pitcher's box must not be more than 15 inches higher than the baselines or home plate. Saturday, March 7th IN THE NEWS: In the first trade under the peace treaty, the Giants send their 1902 part-time manager Heinie Smith to Detroit for 2B Kid Gleason, who is immediately moved to the Phils where he will end a 20-year playing career. Thursday, March 12th IN THE NEWS: The New York Highlanders are officially approved as members of the AL. Friday, March 20th IN THE NEWS: The two MLs agree to blacklist future contract jumpers. Saturday, March 21st IN THE NEWS: Sporting Life, the nation's oldest baseball publication, begins its 21st year. It will close during WW I. Tuesday, April 14th IN THE NEWS: Ed Delahanty, one of five ML brothers, and the greatest natural hitter of his time, rejoins the Washington Nationals in accordance with the peace terms. A 3-year contract with the Giants at $8,000 a year, signed during the winter, is canceled. The Nationals reimburse the Giants for the $3,000 advanced to Big Ed. __________________ "I am at that stage of my life where I keep myself out of arguments. I am 100% self sufficient spiritually, emotionally & financially. Even if you say 1+1=5, you are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT. Enjoy!"