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ryanivr · 05-11-2010, 03:58 PM

Chicago Slips by Boston, Win Game 3

BOSTON, MA. October 9, 1913 -

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	R	H	E
Chicago	2	0	0	0	0	3	1	0	0		6	11	2
Boston	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	2	0		5	9	0

Yesterday afternoon, in front of the 14,886 in attendance, the Chicago Whales Baseball Club won Game 3 of the 1913 Presidents Cup Series. For the second night, Chicago pitching was wild, this time with Tom Pooler giving up 6 walks. However, it was good enough, as the 18-year-old hurler squeaked by to give the Whales a 2-1 series lead.

Erik Langlois, first baseman for the Whales, had a terrific day at the plate, going 3 for 3 with a walk, collecting 3 RBI and a run scored.

ryanivr · 05-11-2010, 03:58 PM

Bill Gable Throws Complete Game Shutout to Tie Series

BOSTON, MA. October 10, 1913 -

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	R	H	E
Chicago	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		0	8	2
Boston	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	x		3	6	0

Bill Gable was the hottest player coming into this series, and he hasn't dissapointed yet. Taking advantage of the final game in Boston before heading to Chicago for games 5 through 8, Gable completed the game without allowing a single run. He walked 2 and struck out 6 Whales batters.

At the plate, 1B Earl Liss went 3 for 3 with a single, double, and a triple, scoring 2 runs in the process.

The teams have off today as they travel west to the Windy City to play the next four games.

ryanivr · 05-11-2010, 03:59 PM

Jim Kasper K's 8 as Whales Win Game 5

CHICAGO, IL. October 12, 1913 -

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	R	H	E
Boston	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		0	5	1
Chicago	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	x		2	6	0

Jim Kasper couldn't finish the job himself yesterday afternoon at Weeghman Park, but it wasn't because he didn't pitch well. The 34-year-old Kasper struck out 8 hitters through 7 and 2/3 innings of work. He did walk 5 but only gave up 5 hits. After 132 pitches, his arm couldn't take any more. Alexander Whitley came in to finish the job and kept the shutout intact.

ryanivr · 05-11-2010, 03:59 PM

Boston Takes Game 6

CHICAGO, IL. October 13, 1913 -

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	R	H	E
Boston	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	2	4	9	1
Chicago	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	9	3

It was an extra-inning affair yesterday at Weeghman Park in Chicago as the Boston Americans tied the series at three games a piece. Tied at 2, Boston came to bat in the top of the 10th. Rory Price reached after a Spencer Cool error. A sacrifice bunt and an intentional walk later, Dave Alexander came through with a 1-out single. Price sprinted home, and the throw home went over the catcher allowing Alexander and von Blucher to move up to 2nd and 3rd. With two outs, Earl Liss stroked a single into right-center that scored von Blucher making it a 4-2 game.

Bill Gable pitches yet another gem, going 9 and 2/3 innings allowing just 2 earned runs. In the 10th with two outs, Jack Garrick came in to get the final out after Gable allowed two singles. Garrick got Spencer Cool to fly out to center-field to end the game.

ryanivr · 05-11-2010, 03:59 PM

Gardener's Pitching Wins 7th Game

CHICAGO, IL. October 14, 1913 -

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	R	H	E
Boston	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2		4	11	3
Chicago	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0		2	8	0

The 7th game of the 1913 Presidents Cup Series took place yesterday at Weeghman Park in Chicago. Herb Gardener, the 28-year-old Boston pitcher pitched a fantastic game, going the distance while allowing 8 hits and a walk while accumulating 3 strikeouts and giving up just one earned run. Roger Nolin, the Americans top 1913 draft selection started in center field and went 2 for 4 and scored 2 runs in the victory.

ryanivr · 05-11-2010, 04:00 PM

Series Heads Back to Boston For Final Game

CHICAGO, IL. October 15, 1913 -

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Boston	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		2	3	1
Chicago	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	x		3	7	1

Chicago kept their season alive today as they defeated the Boston Americans 3-2 in the 8th game of the 1913 Presidents Cup Series. A Boston win would have won the series for them, but they could only must 3 hits against Chicago's Eric Searle. The 18-year-old right-hander threw a complete game and gave up just 3 hits, a walk, and one earned run. Right-fielder Lawrence Bostick went 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored.

Today the teams take a day off as they travel back east to Boston for the 9th and final game of the 1913 series.

ryanivr · 05-11-2010, 04:00 PM

Chicago Wins 1913 Presidents Cup Series!

BOSTON, MA. October 15, 1913 -

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	R	H	E
Chicago	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0			0	0	0
Boston	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0			0	0	0

It was a winner take all contest between Eric Searle of Chicago and Bill Gable of Boston at American Grounds, and the Whales routed the Americans 7-1, winning them the 1913 Presidents Cup.

Bill Gable, who has been unstoppable before yesterday (3-0, 0.65 ERA), had a terrible game. He went 8 innings and gave up 14 hits, 4 walks, and 7 earned runs.

Searle, on the other hand, held Boston hitters to just 4 hits and a run. At the plate, Matt Hinshaw went 4 for 5 with 2 RBI, and Dustin Dickerson went 3 for 5 with 2 RBI and 2 runs scored.

Federal League President James Gilmore will be in Chicago tomorrow to take part in the parade and Presidents Cup ceremony.

Congratulations to Charles Weeghman's Chicago Whales!

ryanivr · 05-11-2010, 04:13 PM

Correction

BOSTON, MA. October 16, 1913 -

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	R	H	E
Chicago	0	0	0	2	0	0	5	0	0		7	14	1
Boston	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0		1	4	1

We apologize for a printing error in yesterday's Game 9 box score.

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."

ryanivr · 05-11-2010, 08:57 PM

The 1913 Chicago Whales

The Chicago Whales were locked in a heated battle with the Buffalo Blues all season, but came out on top with a 94-60 record. The Presidents Cup Series went all nine games, with Chicago edging out the Boston Americans five games to four.

The club made a big move in the middle of the season, bringing in infielder Spencer Cool from Cleveland. With the Whales, he hit .317 in 27 games. However, the big player on offense was Larry Bostick. The 27-year-old missed the majority of the 1912 season due to injury, but played 130 games in 1913 hitting .323 with 25 doubles, 10 triples, and 8 home runs. His .477 on-base percentage was the best in the league.

The pitching staff was a three-headed monster, with Jim Kasper, Eric Searle, and Tom Pooler all winning more than 21 games and finishing with a sub 2.70 ERA.

The Whales were owned by restaurateur Charles Weeghman and managed by Arnie Simpson.

ryanivr · 05-12-2010, 12:52 AM

Super Season, Bostick Wins MVP Award

CHICAGO, IL. October 23, 1913 - 1913 was a very good year for Chicago Whales left fielder Lawrence Bostick, this season's Federal League MVP Award recipient.

Bostick hit .323 with a .477 on-base percentage. He had 141 hits, 25 doubles, 10 triples, 8 home runs, 59 RBIs and scored 88 runs.

ryanivr · 05-12-2010, 12:52 AM

Best Federal League Pitcher Announced

BUFFALO, NY. October 24, 1913 - The Pitcher of the Year Award for 1913 has been presented and the Federal League winner is Travis Hathorn of Buffalo.

"It's always nice to receive an award like this," said Hathorn. "I just hope I can improve on my performance next year and be in the running again," the Blues star told reporters.

Hathorn excelled with an impressive 25-12 record in 40 starts. In 345.1 innings he yielded 280 hits and 100 walks, while striking out 150 and compiling a fine 1.95 ERA.

ryanivr · 05-12-2010, 12:52 AM

Federal League Announces Golden Glove Award Winners

NEW YORK, NY. October 25, 1913 - Making the play is the mark of great defenders. Spearing a liner, diving in the hole or crashing headlong into the wall makes no difference to these awe-inspiring fielders. Magicians they sometimes appear to be, showing up out of nowhere to rob a batter of a hit and to turn a hit into an out. Pitchers love 'em and batters curse 'em. These defensive wizards will collect their 1913 Federal League Golden Glove Awards tonight:

Pitcher: Stephen Kunz (Baltimore Terrapins)
Catcher: Sterling Sanders (St. Louis Terriers)
First Baseman: Charley Stanger (Baltimore Terrapins)
Second Baseman: Kyle Hilburn (Newark Peppers)
Third Baseman: Don Douglas (Kansas City Packers)
Shortstop: Brenton Tate (Pittsburgh Rebels)
Left Fielder: Danny Paddock (Buffalo Blues
Center Fielder: Fred Edwards (Brooklyn Tip-Tops)
Right Fielder: Joe Hinckley (Buffalo Blues)

ryanivr · 05-12-2010, 12:52 AM

1913 Premier Batter Selected By United League

BOSTON, MA. October 26, 1913 - All year long Richard von Blucher feasted on United League pitching to the tune of a .367 batting average. For his outstanding efforts he collected the league's MVP Award for 1913.

The Boston Americans second baseman slammed opposing pitchers for 176 hits, 1 home run and 56 RBIs, while scoring 64 times.

ryanivr · 05-12-2010, 12:53 AM

United League Names Gardener Pitcher of the Year Award Winner

BOSTON, MA. October 27, 1913 - This season's United League Pitcher of the Year Award trophy went to Herbert Gardener, the ace of the Boston pitching staff.

He dominated all season, finishing with 28 wins and 10 losses and a 2.03 ERA. In 41 starts he worked a total of 358.1 innings, striking out 169, while walking 87. Other clubs managed to hit only .232 against him.

ryanivr · 05-12-2010, 12:55 AM

UL Honors Top Glovemen for 1913

NEW YORK, NY. October 28, 1913 - The Golden Glove Award winners don't get the recognition of the home run hitters, but they are very much appreciated by managers, their teammates and by the fans, who know the value of defensive excellence. Great defense makes a difference in baseball. This year's top glovemen in the United League are:

Pitcher: Lonnie May (New York Gothams)
Catcher: Lonnie Cray (St. Paul Saints)
First Baseman: Armando Torres (Washington Nationals)
Second Baseman: Alex Rawlins (St. Paul Saints)
Third Baseman: Cory Newport (New York Gothams)
Shortstop: John T. Barnes (Chicago Orphans)
Left Fielder: Chad Abernathy (Chicago Orphans)
Center Fielder: Bobby Allen (Cleveland Green Sox)
Right Fielder: Tom Head (Washington Nationals)

ryanivr · 05-13-2010, 02:46 AM

FL Top Manager Trophy Goes to Simpson

CHICAGO, IL. November 8, 1913 - The Chicago Whales had an outstanding season, much of it due to their astute and gifted skipper. For his managerial excellence, Arnie Simpson reaped the reward of being voted Federal League Manager of the Year.

"A manager is only as good as the players he's managing," Simpson told reporters. "If I didn't have the talent to work with, making all the right moves wouldn't have helped a bit."

Under Simpson the Whales finished first in the Federal League with a record of 94-60 and went on to win the Presidents Cup Series.

ryanivr · 05-13-2010, 02:46 AM

#1 Skipper in UL: Enríquez of Boston

BOSTON, MA. November 9, 1913 - Boston manager Juan Enríquez caused quite a stir when he came to town. Noted for his feisty, no-nonsense attitude, Enríquez threw his all into the 1913 campaign, winning over critics and fans as he went. He also won a few ballgames, running up a 97-56 record, which was good enough to take the first place spot in the United League standings.

"These guys are grown men. They don't need psychobabble, they need to win ballgames," Enríquez snapped at his first press conference. While his approach was controversial, even for Boston:, it netted the 44-year-old the United League Manager of the Year trophy. In response to which he replied, "It ain't molecular physics, it's baseball."

ryanivr · 05-13-2010, 02:46 AM

Weeghman Adding 24,000 Seats to Park

CHICAGO, IL. November 19, 1913 - In the wake of winning the 1913 Presidents Cup, the owner of the Whales has made the decision to expand his park from 16,000 to 40,000 seats. Despite averaging just 3,469 fans per game, Weeghman stated "In the series, we sell out. We'll be back in the series."

ryanivr · 05-13-2010, 02:47 AM

Whales Trade Hipp to Rebels for Eliason

PITTSBURGH, PA. December 2, 1913 - The Whales and Rebels pulled the trigger on a deal that will see 33-year-old right fielder Dave Hipp, 21-year-old left fielder Fred Ulrich and 37-year-old catcher Loyd Brown head to Pittsburgh in exchange for 22-year-old catcher Danny Eliason. A source close to Chicago officials said "The teams spent long hours coming to the agreement and in the end, both agreed the deal should help both clubs."

Lifetime in 170 games Hipp is batting .255 with 4 home runs and 76 RBIs.

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."

05-11-2010, 08:57 PM	#130
ryanivr All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 907	The 1913 Chicago Whales The Chicago Whales were locked in a heated battle with the Buffalo Blues all season, but came out on top with a 94-60 record. The Presidents Cup Series went all nine games, with Chicago edging out the Boston Americans five games to four. The club made a big move in the middle of the season, bringing in infielder Spencer Cool from Cleveland. With the Whales, he hit .317 in 27 games. However, the big player on offense was Larry Bostick. The 27-year-old missed the majority of the 1912 season due to injury, but played 130 games in 1913 hitting .323 with 25 doubles, 10 triples, and 8 home runs. His .477 on-base percentage was the best in the league. The pitching staff was a three-headed monster, with Jim Kasper, Eric Searle, and Tom Pooler all winning more than 21 games and finishing with a sub 2.70 ERA. The Whales were owned by restaurateur Charles Weeghman and managed by Arnie Simpson.

05-12-2010, 12:52 AM	#131
ryanivr All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 907	Super Season, Bostick Wins MVP Award CHICAGO, IL. October 23, 1913 - 1913 was a very good year for Chicago Whales left fielder Lawrence Bostick, this season's Federal League MVP Award recipient. Bostick hit .323 with a .477 on-base percentage. He had 141 hits, 25 doubles, 10 triples, 8 home runs, 59 RBIs and scored 88 runs.

05-12-2010, 12:52 AM	#132
ryanivr All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 907	Best Federal League Pitcher Announced BUFFALO, NY. October 24, 1913 - The Pitcher of the Year Award for 1913 has been presented and the Federal League winner is Travis Hathorn of Buffalo. "It's always nice to receive an award like this," said Hathorn. "I just hope I can improve on my performance next year and be in the running again," the Blues star told reporters. Hathorn excelled with an impressive 25-12 record in 40 starts. In 345.1 innings he yielded 280 hits and 100 walks, while striking out 150 and compiling a fine 1.95 ERA.

05-12-2010, 12:52 AM	#133
ryanivr All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 907	Federal League Announces Golden Glove Award Winners NEW YORK, NY. October 25, 1913 - Making the play is the mark of great defenders. Spearing a liner, diving in the hole or crashing headlong into the wall makes no difference to these awe-inspiring fielders. Magicians they sometimes appear to be, showing up out of nowhere to rob a batter of a hit and to turn a hit into an out. Pitchers love 'em and batters curse 'em. These defensive wizards will collect their 1913 Federal League Golden Glove Awards tonight: Pitcher: Stephen Kunz (Baltimore Terrapins) Catcher: Sterling Sanders (St. Louis Terriers) First Baseman: Charley Stanger (Baltimore Terrapins) Second Baseman: Kyle Hilburn (Newark Peppers) Third Baseman: Don Douglas (Kansas City Packers) Shortstop: Brenton Tate (Pittsburgh Rebels) Left Fielder: Danny Paddock (Buffalo Blues Center Fielder: Fred Edwards (Brooklyn Tip-Tops) Right Fielder: Joe Hinckley (Buffalo Blues)

05-12-2010, 12:52 AM	#134
ryanivr All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 907	1913 Premier Batter Selected By United League BOSTON, MA. October 26, 1913 - All year long Richard von Blucher feasted on United League pitching to the tune of a .367 batting average. For his outstanding efforts he collected the league's MVP Award for 1913. The Boston Americans second baseman slammed opposing pitchers for 176 hits, 1 home run and 56 RBIs, while scoring 64 times.

05-12-2010, 12:53 AM	#135
ryanivr All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 907	United League Names Gardener Pitcher of the Year Award Winner BOSTON, MA. October 27, 1913 - This season's United League Pitcher of the Year Award trophy went to Herbert Gardener, the ace of the Boston pitching staff. He dominated all season, finishing with 28 wins and 10 losses and a 2.03 ERA. In 41 starts he worked a total of 358.1 innings, striking out 169, while walking 87. Other clubs managed to hit only .232 against him.

05-12-2010, 12:55 AM	#136
ryanivr All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 907	UL Honors Top Glovemen for 1913 NEW YORK, NY. October 28, 1913 - The Golden Glove Award winners don't get the recognition of the home run hitters, but they are very much appreciated by managers, their teammates and by the fans, who know the value of defensive excellence. Great defense makes a difference in baseball. This year's top glovemen in the United League are: Pitcher: Lonnie May (New York Gothams) Catcher: Lonnie Cray (St. Paul Saints) First Baseman: Armando Torres (Washington Nationals) Second Baseman: Alex Rawlins (St. Paul Saints) Third Baseman: Cory Newport (New York Gothams) Shortstop: John T. Barnes (Chicago Orphans) Left Fielder: Chad Abernathy (Chicago Orphans) Center Fielder: Bobby Allen (Cleveland Green Sox) Right Fielder: Tom Head (Washington Nationals)

05-13-2010, 02:46 AM	#137
ryanivr All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 907	FL Top Manager Trophy Goes to Simpson CHICAGO, IL. November 8, 1913 - The Chicago Whales had an outstanding season, much of it due to their astute and gifted skipper. For his managerial excellence, Arnie Simpson reaped the reward of being voted Federal League Manager of the Year. "A manager is only as good as the players he's managing," Simpson told reporters. "If I didn't have the talent to work with, making all the right moves wouldn't have helped a bit." Under Simpson the Whales finished first in the Federal League with a record of 94-60 and went on to win the Presidents Cup Series.

05-13-2010, 02:46 AM	#138
ryanivr All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 907	#1 Skipper in UL: Enríquez of Boston BOSTON, MA. November 9, 1913 - Boston manager Juan Enríquez caused quite a stir when he came to town. Noted for his feisty, no-nonsense attitude, Enríquez threw his all into the 1913 campaign, winning over critics and fans as he went. He also won a few ballgames, running up a 97-56 record, which was good enough to take the first place spot in the United League standings. "These guys are grown men. They don't need psychobabble, they need to win ballgames," Enríquez snapped at his first press conference. While his approach was controversial, even for Boston:, it netted the 44-year-old the United League Manager of the Year trophy. In response to which he replied, "It ain't molecular physics, it's baseball."

05-13-2010, 02:46 AM	#139
ryanivr All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 907	Weeghman Adding 24,000 Seats to Park CHICAGO, IL. November 19, 1913 - In the wake of winning the 1913 Presidents Cup, the owner of the Whales has made the decision to expand his park from 16,000 to 40,000 seats. Despite averaging just 3,469 fans per game, Weeghman stated "In the series, we sell out. We'll be back in the series."

05-13-2010, 02:47 AM	#140
ryanivr All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 907	Whales Trade Hipp to Rebels for Eliason PITTSBURGH, PA. December 2, 1913 - The Whales and Rebels pulled the trigger on a deal that will see 33-year-old right fielder Dave Hipp, 21-year-old left fielder Fred Ulrich and 37-year-old catcher Loyd Brown head to Pittsburgh in exchange for 22-year-old catcher Danny Eliason. A source close to Chicago officials said "The teams spent long hours coming to the agreement and in the end, both agreed the deal should help both clubs." Lifetime in 170 games Hipp is batting .255 with 4 home runs and 76 RBIs.