A Baseball History - Page 6

progen · 04-15-2013, 05:11 PM

Has been fun to follow. Great job!!

Hankyu Braves · 04-16-2013, 01:56 PM

And now the Union League wrap-up.

Hankyu Braves · 04-16-2013, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by progen

Has been fun to follow. Great job!!

Thank you very much.

If you have a team or player of interest, don't hesitate to ask for a detailed article. I'm sure I can find something in the archives.

Hankyu Braves · 04-21-2013, 11:41 AM

The Central League Champions are... The Sox!

Yes, but which one. Let's read the New York Sentinel

Hankyu Braves · 04-21-2013, 04:48 PM

And now the Union League Champion of 1877

Hankyu Braves · 04-27-2013, 03:24 PM

A look at some of the individual awards. It's all in the November 1877 issue of The Baseball Monthly.

First up, an interview with John Scovell (Atlanta) and Eddie Brown (New York)

elfsutton · 04-27-2013, 04:00 PM

Awesome graphics, the things you guys come up with are amazing at times. will be following along.

Hankyu Braves · 04-29-2013, 01:40 PM

Thank you. I appreciate the kind words.

Hankyu Braves · 04-29-2013, 01:42 PM

The Barrow's look at the top pitchers

There's probably an other update or two for 1877, and then we'll be ready to move on to 1878.

Hankyu Braves · 05-05-2013, 08:25 AM

The Baseball Almanach

and

Next up: The Barrow's look at their 1877 Player of the Year

Hankyu Braves · 05-10-2013, 03:34 PM

And with this final update, we're ready to move on to the 1878 season.
A reader kindly provided me with new material, therefore you might see some new stuff soon.

Hankyu Braves · 05-13-2013, 06:39 PM

From 1876 onwards, the Central Pacific Rail Road Company handed out flyers promoting the game of base ball... and more importantly the Central League.

I received one of these the other day by mail. No need to tell you that this piece of paper is worth thousands of dollars nowadays.

Hankyu Braves · 05-17-2013, 10:49 AM

Thanks to the Richmond Star we get a look into the Union League preseason predictions.
James C. Oggle one of the most famous base ball writers of the time gives us his insight.

Hankyu Braves · 05-25-2013, 07:00 PM

The Times of Detroit is our main source for the 1878 season on the CPBL side of things.

Hankyu Braves · 06-08-2013, 01:44 PM

A dramatic event. The Philly Massacre.

Hankyu Braves · 06-11-2013, 04:37 PM

Let's turn our attention to one of the best pitchers of the early days: Ryan Nelson. He tells us about the 1878 season in his autobiography "Life and Times of a Seahawk".

Hankyu Braves · 06-23-2013, 07:34 AM

The Times of Detroit gives us a preview of the final weeks of the CPBL's 1878 season.

Hankyu Braves · 06-23-2013, 02:15 PM

The Union Pacific Baseball League crowns a new champion

Hankyu Braves · 06-29-2013, 06:25 AM

*** OOC ***

When I started this dynasty about 6 months ago, I didn't think it would take this long to reach 1878 (and it's not even finished yet!). Lack of time in recent months is the main reason why the whole thing is moving forward at an arthritic snail's pace.

I wish to express my thanks to the handful of you who have sticked around so far in spite of it.

Now, I'm thinking of changing the way I present this baseball history for a few reasons.
First, I intended (and still intend) to cover 140+ years of baseball from 1871 to present. The way things are going, on a year-by-year basis, I'm not sure I'll be able to complete the task in this lifetime... or the next.
Second, for fear of spoiling the fun I have, I haven't touch this particular game for 4 months. I'm still stuck on Christmas Eve 1902. I'd like to cover all of the 19th century history before going back to it. Yet, I'm itching to play it. At this rate... you can guess the rest, the sentence probably ends with "OOTP 39" or the like.

Third, in doing the year-by-year recap, I'm afraid I might run out of (hopefully good) ideas or get fed up with it at some point.
Fourth, well there should be a fourth one, but I can't remember it right now.

Therefore, I've been toying with the idea of writing themed updates. This way, I'll cover most of the 19th century a lot faster. And I'll still leave the door open for specific demands should there be any.

I'm going to post a multi-choice poll to check the waters. My next course of action will depend on what your answers are.

Take your time. We still have at least 3 updates for 1878 ahead of us.

Thank you for reading. Thank you for helping me as well.

* Edit: I must be blind and/or stupid. How do I add a poll? I checked here, the OP as well. I can't find a way.

Hankyu Braves · 06-30-2013, 03:27 AM

*** OOC ***

I've given up on the poll idea... First time I don't understand how this works.

Anyway, I've listed ten options (well, twelve actually). For any given topic, there will be as many updates as necessary.

For those of you kind enough to participate, you may choose as many answers as you wish.

Thanks again for your help.

Here are the options:

A. The greatest pitchers of the 19th century
B. The greatest batters of the 19th century
C. The Leagues' awards and accomplishments
D. The Barrow's player of year awards
E. The War of the Baseball Leagues
F. The dynasties: The dominant teams of the 19th century
G. The best managers of the 19th century
H. The perennial losers: How can this team be so bad?
I. The American Baseball Association
J. The characters of baseball (a gallery of individuals)

K. How about? (your suggestion)

L. Don't change a thing. A year-by-year story is the way to go

Let's vote!

04-27-2013, 04:00 PM	#107
elfsutton All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Cadiz, Ohio Posts: 946	Awesome graphics, the things you guys come up with are amazing at times. will be following along. __________________ Pittsburgh Pirates, Cleveland Indians fan Rewriting Cubs History, a Dynasty Report Baseball History, What Might Have Been Rewriting Cubs History Poll

05-13-2013, 06:39 PM	#112
Hankyu Braves All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 496	From 1876 onwards, the Central Pacific Rail Road Company handed out flyers promoting the game of base ball... and more importantly the Central League. I received one of these the other day by mail. No need to tell you that this piece of paper is worth thousands of dollars nowadays. Last edited by Hankyu Braves; 05-13-2013 at 06:41 PM.

05-17-2013, 10:49 AM	#113
Hankyu Braves All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 496	Thanks to the Richmond Star we get a look into the Union League preseason predictions. James C. Oggle one of the most famous base ball writers of the time gives us his insight. Last edited by Hankyu Braves; 05-17-2013 at 10:57 AM.

06-29-2013, 06:25 AM	#119
Hankyu Braves All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 496	* OOC * When I started this dynasty about 6 months ago, I didn't think it would take this long to reach 1878 (and it's not even finished yet!). Lack of time in recent months is the main reason why the whole thing is moving forward at an arthritic snail's pace. I wish to express my thanks to the handful of you who have sticked around so far in spite of it. Now, I'm thinking of changing the way I present this baseball history for a few reasons. First, I intended (and still intend) to cover 140+ years of baseball from 1871 to present. The way things are going, on a year-by-year basis, I'm not sure I'll be able to complete the task in this lifetime... or the next. Second, for fear of spoiling the fun I have, I haven't touch this particular game for 4 months. I'm still stuck on Christmas Eve 1902. I'd like to cover all of the 19th century history before going back to it. Yet, I'm itching to play it. At this rate... you can guess the rest, the sentence probably ends with "OOTP 39" or the like. Third, in doing the year-by-year recap, I'm afraid I might run out of (hopefully good) ideas or get fed up with it at some point. Fourth, well there should be a fourth one, but I can't remember it right now. Therefore, I've been toying with the idea of writing themed updates. This way, I'll cover most of the 19th century a lot faster. And I'll still leave the door open for specific demands should there be any. I'm going to post a multi-choice poll to check the waters. My next course of action will depend on what your answers are. Take your time. We still have at least 3 updates for 1878 ahead of us. Thank you for reading. Thank you for helping me as well. * Edit: I must be blind and/or stupid. How do I add a poll? I checked here, the OP as well. I can't find a way. Last edited by Hankyu Braves; 06-29-2013 at 06:37 AM.

06-30-2013, 03:27 AM	#120
Hankyu Braves All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 496	The Poll * OOC * I've given up on the poll idea... First time I don't understand how this works. Anyway, I've listed ten options (well, twelve actually). For any given topic, there will be as many updates as necessary. For those of you kind enough to participate, you may choose as many answers as you wish. Thanks again for your help. Here are the options: A. The greatest pitchers of the 19th century B. The greatest batters of the 19th century C. The Leagues' awards and accomplishments D. The Barrow's player of year awards E. The War of the Baseball Leagues F. The dynasties: The dominant teams of the 19th century G. The best managers of the 19th century H. The perennial losers: How can this team be so bad? I. The American Baseball Association J. The characters of baseball (a gallery of individuals) K. How about? (your suggestion) L. Don't change a thing. A year-by-year story is the way to go Let's vote!

04-15-2013, 05:11 PM	#101
progen All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,535 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Has been fun to follow. Great job!!

04-16-2013, 01:56 PM	#102
Hankyu Braves All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 496	And now the Union League wrap-up.

04-21-2013, 11:41 AM	#104
Hankyu Braves All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 496	The Central League Champions are... The Sox! Yes, but which one. Let's read the New York Sentinel

04-21-2013, 04:48 PM	#105
Hankyu Braves All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 496	And now the Union League Champion of 1877

04-27-2013, 03:24 PM	#106
Hankyu Braves All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 496	A look at some of the individual awards. It's all in the November 1877 issue of The Baseball Monthly. First up, an interview with John Scovell (Atlanta) and Eddie Brown (New York)

04-29-2013, 01:40 PM	#108
Hankyu Braves All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 496	Thank you. I appreciate the kind words.

04-29-2013, 01:42 PM	#109
Hankyu Braves All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 496	The Barrow's look at the top pitchers There's probably an other update or two for 1877, and then we'll be ready to move on to 1878.

05-05-2013, 08:25 AM	#110
Hankyu Braves All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 496	The Baseball Almanach and Next up: The Barrow's look at their 1877 Player of the Year

05-10-2013, 03:34 PM	#111
Hankyu Braves All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 496	And with this final update, we're ready to move on to the 1878 season. A reader kindly provided me with new material, therefore you might see some new stuff soon.

05-25-2013, 07:00 PM	#114
Hankyu Braves All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 496	The Times of Detroit is our main source for the 1878 season on the CPBL side of things.

06-08-2013, 01:44 PM	#115
Hankyu Braves All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 496	A dramatic event. The Philly Massacre.

06-11-2013, 04:37 PM	#116
Hankyu Braves All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 496	Let's turn our attention to one of the best pitchers of the early days: Ryan Nelson. He tells us about the 1878 season in his autobiography "Life and Times of a Seahawk".

06-23-2013, 07:34 AM	#117
Hankyu Braves All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 496	The Times of Detroit gives us a preview of the final weeks of the CPBL's 1878 season.

06-23-2013, 02:15 PM	#118
Hankyu Braves All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 496	The Union Pacific Baseball League crowns a new champion