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Nick Soulis · 09-26-2024, 10:46 PM

The Baseball Chronicle
June 1881
Edition 10.4

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Anson Voted As Most Popular
National Poll Gives Insight In Nation's Favorites

As one travels from city to city it is quite easy to see who the locals call their heros. On a much larger scale when it comes to a national identity, it is much more shadowed on who the nation admires most. This very publication last month asked fans from all across the nation to rank their favorite ball players discluding anyone from their local teams. The results brought some insight on just how very popular the National Pastime has become.

With over 500,000 votes being mailed in since April, the nation really stepped up with their very best choices. The top choice across the nation was the Chicago star, Cap Anson. With Chicago being such a successful side it really shouldn't come as a shock that Anson received over 27,000 votes with many siting his impressive comeback to the game after a serious off field incident.

Second on the list was Gat Stires of the Troy Haymakers. Stires also shouldn't come as a surprise as fans love to come out a see the bog hitter take his cuts and hit the ball a country mile. Joe McDermott of the Cincinnati Reds and Dick Hunt of the Boston Red Caps also came in strong on the list with Jim Foran of Boston rounding out the top five.

The older legends of the game didn't seem to do as well which means that the majority of voters were likely youngsters. Also absent from the top spots were the pitchers, as fans seem to take particular liking to the swinging stars.

Ward Pitching Politics
Young St. Louis Star Seen At High Places

Good times in St. Louis as the Browns look to win their first pennant this season and currently sit in first place. John Ward is a big part of the team and at only 21 years old he has 44 strikeouts this year and a 2.86 ERA. Still his work on the field has taken a back seat to the publicity the young man seems to be earning off the field of play.

St. Louis Mayor William L. Ewing

Ward was seen on at least of couple of occasions having supper with city officials including St. Louis Mayor William Ewing. Ward is barely old enough to have a drink, but his personality and business sense at such a young age has made an impact. Ward is said to resemble Boston legen Albert Spalding in his acument for more then just baseball.

09-26-2024, 10:46 PM	#145
Nick Soulis Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 4,269	The Baseball Chronicle June 1881 Edition 10.4 Anson Voted As Most Popular National Poll Gives Insight In Nation's Favorites As one travels from city to city it is quite easy to see who the locals call their heros. On a much larger scale when it comes to a national identity, it is much more shadowed on who the nation admires most. This very publication last month asked fans from all across the nation to rank their favorite ball players discluding anyone from their local teams. The results brought some insight on just how very popular the National Pastime has become. With over 500,000 votes being mailed in since April, the nation really stepped up with their very best choices. The top choice across the nation was the Chicago star, Cap Anson. With Chicago being such a successful side it really shouldn't come as a shock that Anson received over 27,000 votes with many siting his impressive comeback to the game after a serious off field incident. Second on the list was Gat Stires of the Troy Haymakers. Stires also shouldn't come as a surprise as fans love to come out a see the bog hitter take his cuts and hit the ball a country mile. Joe McDermott of the Cincinnati Reds and Dick Hunt of the Boston Red Caps also came in strong on the list with Jim Foran of Boston rounding out the top five. The older legends of the game didn't seem to do as well which means that the majority of voters were likely youngsters. Also absent from the top spots were the pitchers, as fans seem to take particular liking to the swinging stars. Ward Pitching Politics Young St. Louis Star Seen At High Places Good times in St. Louis as the Browns look to win their first pennant this season and currently sit in first place. John Ward is a big part of the team and at only 21 years old he has 44 strikeouts this year and a 2.86 ERA. Still his work on the field has taken a back seat to the publicity the young man seems to be earning off the field of play. St. Louis Mayor William L. Ewing Ward was seen on at least of couple of occasions having supper with city officials including St. Louis Mayor William Ewing. Ward is barely old enough to have a drink, but his personality and business sense at such a young age has made an impact. Ward is said to resemble Boston legen Albert Spalding in his acument for more then just baseball.