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amead17 · 12-14-2025, 01:09 AM

SPORTING TIMES — October 21st, 1912
By Samuel T. Kingsley

HIGHLANDERS MOVE QUICKLY, NAME CHRIS SMITH AS NEW MANAGER

The New York Highlanders have wasted little time in securing a new guiding hand, announcing the appointment of Chris Smith, aged 57, as manager of the club.

Smith comes to the Highlanders with a wealth of experience earned during his tenure at the helm of the Philadelphia Athletics from 1904 through 1910. Those seasons were marked by sustained success, including World Series triumphs in 1904 and 1905, and only two finishes outside the first four during his seven-year stewardship. Such a record has given Highlander supporters reason to believe brighter days may yet lie ahead.

The club, having endured a difficult campaign, will look to Smith’s steady authority and proven judgment to restore order and competitiveness. His arrival is being greeted with cautious optimism by followers of the New York nine, who hope his past accomplishments can be repeated in new surroundings.

“I have taken on this post with a full understanding of the task before me,” Smith said upon his appointment. “I have seen clubs rise through patience and discipline, and I believe the Highlanders possess the material to do the same. My aim is to bring direction and confidence back to this ball club.”

12-14-2025, 01:09 AM	#552
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,286	SPORTING TIMES — October 21st, 1912 By Samuel T. Kingsley HIGHLANDERS MOVE QUICKLY, NAME CHRIS SMITH AS NEW MANAGER The New York Highlanders have wasted little time in securing a new guiding hand, announcing the appointment of Chris Smith, aged 57, as manager of the club. Smith comes to the Highlanders with a wealth of experience earned during his tenure at the helm of the Philadelphia Athletics from 1904 through 1910. Those seasons were marked by sustained success, including World Series triumphs in 1904 and 1905, and only two finishes outside the first four during his seven-year stewardship. Such a record has given Highlander supporters reason to believe brighter days may yet lie ahead. The club, having endured a difficult campaign, will look to Smith’s steady authority and proven judgment to restore order and competitiveness. His arrival is being greeted with cautious optimism by followers of the New York nine, who hope his past accomplishments can be repeated in new surroundings. “I have taken on this post with a full understanding of the task before me,” Smith said upon his appointment. “I have seen clubs rise through patience and discipline, and I believe the Highlanders possess the material to do the same. My aim is to bring direction and confidence back to this ball club.”