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1911 Cincinnati Reds Season
The 1911 Cincinnati Reds season was a season in American baseball. The team finished sixth in the National League with a record of 70–83, 29 games behind the New York Giants. Offseason The Reds were involved in an eight player trade with the Philadelphia Phillies on November 12, as Cincinnati traded away pitchers Fred Beebe and Jack Rowan, third baseman Hans Lobert, and outfielder Dode Paskert to Philadelphia, and received outfielder Johnny Bates, third baseman Eddie Grant, and pitchers George McQuillan and Lew Moren. Bates batted .305 with three home runs and 61 RBI in 135 games for the Phillies in 1910, while Grant hit .268 with one home run and 67 RBI in 152 games. Grant led the National League in at bats in both 1908 and 1909. McQullan missed some time in 1910 due to injuries, however, he had a 9-6 record with a 1.60 ERA in 24 games. In 1908, McQuillan posted a 23-17 record with a 1.53 ERA in 48 games, pitching 359.2 innings, and throwing 32 complete games. Mor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palace Of The Fans
Palace of the Fans was a Major League baseball park located in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was the home of the Cincinnati Reds from 1902 through 1911. The ballpark was on an asymmetrical block bounded by Findlay Street (south), Western Avenue (northeast, angling), York Street (north) and McLean Avenue (west). The "Findlay and Western" intersection was the home field of the Reds from 1884 through June 24, 1970, when the team moved to Riverfront Stadium. The location of the diamond and consequently the main grandstand seating area was shifted several times during the 86½ seasons that the Reds played there. The Palace of the Fans was actually the second of three parks that stood on the site: :1884–1901: League Park :1902–1911: Palace of the Fans :1912–1970: Redland Field, renamed Crosley Field in 1934 History In 1900, the southwest grandstand of League Park, the home of the Reds since their days in the American Association (19th century), American Association, burned to the g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fred Beck
Frederick Thomas Beck (November 17, 1886 – March 12, 1962) was a baseball player in the major leagues from 1909 to 1911 with the Boston Doves, Cincinnati Reds, and Philadelphia Phillies. In 1914 and 1915, he played for the Chicago Whales of the Federal League. In one season (1910), Beck tied two other players for the league lead in home runs. Beck played minor-league baseball for many years, missing one season due to service in World War I. He retired from professional baseball after the 1926 season. Biography Born and raised in Havana, Illinois, Beck got his start in organized baseball with semi-pro teams in Havana. He began his professional career with Bloomington of the Illinois–Indiana–Iowa League in 1905. The team planned to use Beck as a pitcher, but he had problems throwing strikes, so he was placed in the outfield. He played with Bloomington until mid-1908, when he was sold to the San Francisco Seals of the Pacific Coast League for $750. Beck made his major-lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Art Fromme
Arthur Henry Fromme (September 3, 1883 – August 24, 1956) was a professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from -. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds and New York Giants The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Giants compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) East division. .... External links 1883 births 1956 deaths Major League Baseball pitchers Baseball players from Illinois St. Louis Cardinals players Cincinnati Reds players New York Giants (NL) players Springfield Senators players Venice Tigers players Vernon Tigers players Sportspeople from Quincy, Illinois Burials at Rose Hills Memorial Park {{US-baseball-pitcher-1880s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Suggs
George Franklin Suggs (July 7, 1882 – April 4, 1949) was a major league baseball pitcher. On September 8, 1906, Suggs, pitching for the Southern Association's Memphis Egyptians, pitched an 11-inning no-hitter against the Nashville Baseball Club at Athletic Park in Nashville. He struck out six batters in the first game of a doubleheader, a 1–0 win. Suggs made his major league debut on April 21, 1908, for the Detroit Tigers. Besides playing for Detroit (1908–09), Suggs also played for the Cincinnati Reds (1910–13) and the Federal League Baltimore Terrapins (1914–15). Suggs led the National League in the fewest Bases on balls per 9 innings pitched in 1910 and as of June 2012 is ranked 76th on the all-time list in that category. He was a two-time twenty game winner (1910, 1914) and came just one win shy of the mark in 1912. Suggs finished his career with a 3.11 ERA and 99 wins. As a hitter, Suggs was above average for a pitcher, posting a .204 batting average (112-for-549 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Mitchell (baseball)
Michael Francis Mitchell (December 12, 1879 – July 16, 1961) was an outfielder in Major League Baseball from 1907 to 1914. He played for the Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Washington Senators (1901–60), Washington Senators. Known for his powerful throwing arm, Mitchell was also a decent hitter who led the National League (baseball), National League in Triple (baseball), triples twice. He stood at 6' 1" and weighed 185 lbs."Mike Mitchell Statistics and History" ''baseball-reference.com''. Retrieved 2010-12-27. Minor league career Mitchell was born in Springfield, Ohio. He started his professional baseball career in 1902 with the New York State League (1885–1917), New York State League's Schenectady Electricians. He ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Bescher
Robert Henry Bescher (February 25, 1884 – November 29, 1942) was a baseball outfielder who played 11 seasons in the major leagues. Born in London, Ohio, he played his best seasons with the Cincinnati Reds, and was one of the National League's best base stealers during his time. Bescher originally attended the University of Notre Dame, but did not play college baseball there. He played college football at Wittenberg University before signing his first minor league contract in 1906. In September 1908, he joined the Reds for the first time and became the team's regular left fielder in 1909. The switch-hitting Bescher played 5 seasons with Cincy, and established himself as a dangerous player on the basepaths with the Reds. He led the NL in stolen bases for four consecutive years from 1909 to 1912, and his 81 stolen bases in 1911 set a league record which was not broken for over 50 years. Outside of stolen bases, he was the NL leader in runs in 1912, and was the NL leader in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dick Hoblitzell
Richard Carleton "Dick" Hoblitzell (October 26, 1888 – November 14, 1962) played first base in the major leagues from 1908 to 1918. He played for the Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox. Nicknamed "Doc" by his teammates, Hoblitzell's baseball career was cut short with his World War I induction into the US Army as a dentist in 1918. Early life Born in Waverly, West Virginia, Hoblitzell excelled in football at Parkersburg High School in Parkersburg, West Virginia; he was the team's halfback and kicker. He played minor-league baseball at the age of 16, taking an assumed name so that he would not lose his collegiate eligibility. He played football at Marietta College and the University of Pittsburgh. He played football in the days preceding professional football, so he decided to pursue a career in baseball. He later became the first Pitt alumnus to enter major-league baseball. Baseball career Hoblitzell signed with the Cincinnati Reds in 1908, playing with the team through 1914 and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bert Humphries
Albert Humphries (September 26, 1880 – September 21, 1945), was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs, and Philadelphia Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies are an American professional baseball team based in Philadelphia. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the National League (NL) National League East, East division. Since 2004, the team's home sta .... External links 1880 births 1945 deaths People from California, Pennsylvania Sportspeople from Washington County, Pennsylvania Major League Baseball pitchers Baseball players from Pennsylvania Chicago Cubs players Cincinnati Reds players Philadelphia Phillies players Minor league baseball managers Charleroi (minor league baseball) players Charleroi Cherios players Grand Rapids Wolverines players Scranton Miners players Richmond Climbers players Kansas City Blues (baseball) players Louisville ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Connecticut State League
The Connecticut League, also known as the Connecticut State League, was a professional baseball association of teams in the state of Connecticut. The league began as offshoot of the original Connecticut State League, which dates back as far as 1884. In 1891, the Connecticut State League included the Ansonia Cuban Giants, a team made up of entirely African-American ballplayers, including future Hall of Famers Frank Grant and Sol White. In 1902, it was a Class D league with teams in eight cities. In 1905, the league became Class B, which lasted until 1913, when the league became the Eastern Association due to several teams outside of the state entering the league. Also a Class B league, it survived two more seasons, then folded after the 1914 season. Connecticut League teams * Rockland Base Ball Club — 1884. Rockland, Maine Cities Represented * Ansonia, CT: Ansonia Cuban Giants 1888, 1891; Ansonia Welcomes 1896 *Bridgeport, CT: Bridgeport Giants 1888; Bridgeport Victors 1895- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Britain Perfectos
The New Britain Perfectos were a minor league baseball team based in New Britain, Connecticut. From 1908 to 1912, the Perfectos played as members of the Class B (baseball), Class B level Connecticut State League. New Britain hosted home minor league home games at Electric Park. The New Britain "Perfectos" nickname reflected the integration of numerous Cubans, Cuban players to the team roster. History Minor league baseball play began in New Britain, Connecticut in 1884, when the "New Britain" team became members of the Independent baseball league, independent level Connecticut State League. The New Britain Perfectos were immediately preceded by the 1898 New Britain "Rangers," who played the season in the Class F (baseball), Class F level Connecticut State League. The Rangers folded during the season with a 14-38 record playing under manager Claude Gilbert. After a nine-season hiatus, New Britain returned to minor league play in 1908, when the New Britain "Perfectos" rejoined the e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armando Marsans
Armando Marsans Mendiondo (October 3, 1887 – September 3, 1960) was a Cuban professional baseball player who played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1918. He played in three different major leagues in his career: with the Cincinnati Reds in the National League (1911–1914), with the St. Louis Terriers in the Federal League (1914–1915), and with the St. Louis Browns and New York Yankees (1916–1918). Biography Marsans and Rafael Almeida debuted together with the Reds on July 4, 1911. They are sometimes named the first major league players born in Cuba, which is untrue since Havana-born Chick Pedroes played in the National League in 1902. (Cuban-born Steve Bellán played from 1871 to 1873 in the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players. Its status as a major league is disputed by baseball historians). Playing career Six years before Cincinnati, Marsans and Almeida played "Negro baseball" in the United States as 1905 members of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, and plays its home games at Guaranteed Rate Field, located on Chicago's South Side. The White Sox are one of two MLB teams based in Chicago, the other being the Chicago Cubs of the National League (NL) Central division. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the White Sox were established as a major league baseball club in as the Chicago White Stockings, before shortening their name to the White Sox in . The team originally played their home games at South Side Park before moving to Comiskey Park in , where they played until . They moved into their current home, which was originally also known as Comiskey Park like its predecessor and later carried sponsorship from U.S. Cellular, for the 1991 season. The White Sox won t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
