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Nick Soulis · 05-20-2022, 10:19 PM

The Chronicle
Edition 1-2 Continued

There will be two divisions in the new league, a National Division and a Federal Division. The National Division will consist of five teams and the Federal of four. Here is a preseason peek of the teams.

NATIONAL LEAGUE PREVIEW

Chicago White Stockings
Manager: Charlie Pabor
Grounds: Union Baseball Grounds
Predicted Record: 14-18

Baseball in the young city of Chicago has the ability to flourish and could be the perfect scene for a successful club. Player manager Charlie Pabor will play left field and will mostly rely on a 19 year old catcher be his center piece. The young Cap Anson has many scouts raving for his ability to hit and drive the ball. Anson has a strong personality and could be the type of player despite his age that could become a clubhouse leader and voice. Joe Start and Ed Pinkham are more established players that have played at a highgt level but weaknesses at second base and center field could hold the team back. Al Pratt will get the call as team pitcher and even he seems to have more questions then answers.. Pabor will have his work cut out for him if he is to make the Whites winners right of the bat, no pun intended.

Fort Wayne Kekiongas
Manager: Bill Lennon
Grounds: Grand Duchess
Predicted Record: 16-16

Many do not seem to fancy the Fort Wayne club and their prospects for the opening season but everything being predicted is very subjective and none of these clubs have ever played together before. Starter Cherokee Fisher is a perfect fit for a team that represents the Natives. Fisher is an imposing presence and often times makes hitters shy away from their best. Dickey Pearce is a competent shirt stop and George Bechtel may be the best bat on the team even if, like his club, he doesn’t get the publicity of most others. Manager Bill Lennon will do his best to keep his team believing if no one else really does.

New York Mutuals
Manager: Joe Lemmens
Grounds: Union Grounds Brooklyn
Predicted Record: 17-15

Seeing how a team with the New York name does in a region that prefers much more local allegiance should be interesting. In any case the Mutuals have a fine history of their own and have put together a roster with some of the best talent heading into the season. Catcher Cal McVey is definitely one of the most talented bats in the entire league while Dave Eggler will use his local popularity to prove his worth in center. The entire roster is deep and well builtas even John McMullin who will do the pitching, has one of the better batting eyes in the game. New York would love to become professional baseball’s first champion.

Rockford Forest Citys
Manager: Scott Hastings
Grounds: Agricultural Society Fair Grounds
Predicted Record: 12-20

There is some real talent on this group of players that will represent Rockford. Rockford may have been one of the least likely places to get a pro club but the history of good baseball in the city cant be ignored. Steve King is among the biggest talents on the team especially the way he can track down a fly ball. John Radcliff and Chick Fulmer make a strong left side of the infield and then there is John Bass at first who has been touted as one of the best power men in the league. Rynie Wolters is a well-known asset in the pitchers spot and in truth there is some real excitement surrounding this ball club.

Troy Haymakers
Manager: Lip Pike
Grounds: Haymakers Grounds
Predicted Record: 18-14

Troy has to be excited about the club that they have put together and a side that is lead by one of the most talented players on any roster in Lip Pike. Pike will play first base and bring his great hitting skills that should team up perfect with Jimmy Wood who put aside his managing aspirations to join the Haymakers and be part of a winner. Fergy Malone is one of the better catchers in the game and Gat Stires who will play right field will bring many fans from afar to see how far he can hit a baseball. Asa Brainard is experienced and more mature, the perfect characteristic for a pitcher. This should be a very good club.

05-20-2022, 10:19 PM	#3
Nick Soulis Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 4,120 Blog Entries: 2	National League Preview The Chronicle Edition 1-2 Continued There will be two divisions in the new league, a National Division and a Federal Division. The National Division will consist of five teams and the Federal of four. Here is a preseason peek of the teams. NATIONAL LEAGUE PREVIEW Chicago White Stockings Manager: Charlie Pabor Grounds: Union Baseball Grounds Predicted Record: 14-18 Baseball in the young city of Chicago has the ability to flourish and could be the perfect scene for a successful club. Player manager Charlie Pabor will play left field and will mostly rely on a 19 year old catcher be his center piece. The young Cap Anson has many scouts raving for his ability to hit and drive the ball. Anson has a strong personality and could be the type of player despite his age that could become a clubhouse leader and voice. Joe Start and Ed Pinkham are more established players that have played at a highgt level but weaknesses at second base and center field could hold the team back. Al Pratt will get the call as team pitcher and even he seems to have more questions then answers.. Pabor will have his work cut out for him if he is to make the Whites winners right of the bat, no pun intended. Fort Wayne Kekiongas Manager: Bill Lennon Grounds: Grand Duchess Predicted Record: 16-16 Many do not seem to fancy the Fort Wayne club and their prospects for the opening season but everything being predicted is very subjective and none of these clubs have ever played together before. Starter Cherokee Fisher is a perfect fit for a team that represents the Natives. Fisher is an imposing presence and often times makes hitters shy away from their best. Dickey Pearce is a competent shirt stop and George Bechtel may be the best bat on the team even if, like his club, he doesn’t get the publicity of most others. Manager Bill Lennon will do his best to keep his team believing if no one else really does. New York Mutuals Manager: Joe Lemmens Grounds: Union Grounds Brooklyn Predicted Record: 17-15 Seeing how a team with the New York name does in a region that prefers much more local allegiance should be interesting. In any case the Mutuals have a fine history of their own and have put together a roster with some of the best talent heading into the season. Catcher Cal McVey is definitely one of the most talented bats in the entire league while Dave Eggler will use his local popularity to prove his worth in center. The entire roster is deep and well builtas even John McMullin who will do the pitching, has one of the better batting eyes in the game. New York would love to become professional baseball’s first champion. Rockford Forest Citys Manager: Scott Hastings Grounds: Agricultural Society Fair Grounds Predicted Record: 12-20 There is some real talent on this group of players that will represent Rockford. Rockford may have been one of the least likely places to get a pro club but the history of good baseball in the city cant be ignored. Steve King is among the biggest talents on the team especially the way he can track down a fly ball. John Radcliff and Chick Fulmer make a strong left side of the infield and then there is John Bass at first who has been touted as one of the best power men in the league. Rynie Wolters is a well-known asset in the pitchers spot and in truth there is some real excitement surrounding this ball club. Troy Haymakers Manager: Lip Pike Grounds: Haymakers Grounds Predicted Record: 18-14 Troy has to be excited about the club that they have put together and a side that is lead by one of the most talented players on any roster in Lip Pike. Pike will play first base and bring his great hitting skills that should team up perfect with Jimmy Wood who put aside his managing aspirations to join the Haymakers and be part of a winner. Fergy Malone is one of the better catchers in the game and Gat Stires who will play right field will bring many fans from afar to see how far he can hit a baseball. Asa Brainard is experienced and more mature, the perfect characteristic for a pitcher. This should be a very good club.