This Weeks Historical Events

    Historical Events (August 28–September 3): Where were the Cubs?

    By Rick Kaempfer
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    Aug 28th, 2016
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    Cubs 1918
    September 1, 1918 For the first time in baseball history, the season was ended a month early, by mutual agreement between baseball and President Wilson. Baseball was hit hard by the World War I. Some of the greatest players were shipped out. Cubs pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander was among them. He ...
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    Historical Events (August 21–August 27): Where were the Cubs?

    By Rick Kaempfer
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    Aug 21st, 2016
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    Motorcycle_Johnny
    Johnny Conlisk is as “Chicago” as they come. Both his father and grandfather were high ranking members of the Chicago Police Department. Many other family members have been Chicago Police officers as well. His father advised him not to go into “the family business” and Johnny took him at his word. Fo...
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    Historical Events (August 14–August 20): Where were the Cubs?

    By Rick Kaempfer
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    Aug 14th, 2016
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    Amos & andy
    August 14, 1908 In the midst of the Cubs final championship season, a horrible race riot broke out in Springfield Illinois. Before the race riots were over, forty homes were burned to the ground, 24 businesses were destroyed, and seven people were dead: two black people (lynched by the angry mob) and...
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    Historical Events (August 7–August 13): Where were the Cubs?

    By Rick Kaempfer
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    Aug 7th, 2016
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    Berlin Wall
    August 7, 1931. Former Cubs catcher Jimmy Archer adds to his legend. Jimmy was one of the best players on the Cubs during his decade in a Chicago uniform, being named to the “All American” team three years in a row (1912-1914). His throwing arm was the envy of the league. Chief Meyers, th...
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