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amead17 · 01-26-2026, 12:57 PM

WHITE SOX AND TIGERS NAME NEW LEADERS FOR 1916 CAMPAIGN

By Charles H. Wentworth, Sporting Times
October 28th, 1915

The search for new leadership has come to an end for the clubs that entered the off-season in need of fresh direction, and today both Chicago and Detroit have unveiled the men entrusted with guiding their fortunes in the years ahead.

On the South Side, the Chicago White Sox have elected to place their confidence in a man who brings both playing pedigree and recent experience from the bench. Peek-A-Boo Veach has been appointed as the club’s new manager. Veach’s playing days stretch back to the period from 1884 through 1890, and more recently he has served as bench coach with the Cincinnati Reds from 1910 to 1914.

The choice has been met with some unease among White Sox followers, who point to the Reds’ struggles in recent seasons and wonder whether Veach’s close association with that club is cause for concern. Veach was quick to address those doubts, saying, “I understand the worries, but Chicago is a different opportunity altogether. I’ve learned a great deal in Cincinnati, and those lessons will serve me well here. The White Sox have the pieces to contend, and my task is to bring them together and set a clear course forward.”

In Detroit, the Tigers have taken a slightly different path, favoring a man known chiefly for his work behind the scenes. Dan Fafara has been named as their new manager, bringing with him a wealth of coaching experience. Fafara served as bench coach with the Brooklyn Superbas from 1901 to 1908 and later with the New York Giants between 1911 and 1913, where he played a role in the Giants’ World Series triumph in 1912.

Supporters of the Tigers are hopeful that Fafara’s familiarity with both struggling clubs and championship sides will help arrest Detroit’s recent slide and restore them to prominence. Fafara expressed measured confidence upon taking the post, remarking, “This club has talent, and it has pride. I’ve seen teams rise and fall, and I believe Detroit can rise again with steady work and sound fundamentals. I look forward to the challenge.”

With these appointments, both clubs now turn their attention fully toward the coming season, hopeful that new leadership will mark the beginning of brighter days.

01-26-2026, 12:57 PM	#700
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,288	WHITE SOX AND TIGERS NAME NEW LEADERS FOR 1916 CAMPAIGN By Charles H. Wentworth, Sporting Times October 28th, 1915 The search for new leadership has come to an end for the clubs that entered the off-season in need of fresh direction, and today both Chicago and Detroit have unveiled the men entrusted with guiding their fortunes in the years ahead. On the South Side, the Chicago White Sox have elected to place their confidence in a man who brings both playing pedigree and recent experience from the bench. Peek-A-Boo Veach has been appointed as the club’s new manager. Veach’s playing days stretch back to the period from 1884 through 1890, and more recently he has served as bench coach with the Cincinnati Reds from 1910 to 1914. The choice has been met with some unease among White Sox followers, who point to the Reds’ struggles in recent seasons and wonder whether Veach’s close association with that club is cause for concern. Veach was quick to address those doubts, saying, “I understand the worries, but Chicago is a different opportunity altogether. I’ve learned a great deal in Cincinnati, and those lessons will serve me well here. The White Sox have the pieces to contend, and my task is to bring them together and set a clear course forward.” In Detroit, the Tigers have taken a slightly different path, favoring a man known chiefly for his work behind the scenes. Dan Fafara has been named as their new manager, bringing with him a wealth of coaching experience. Fafara served as bench coach with the Brooklyn Superbas from 1901 to 1908 and later with the New York Giants between 1911 and 1913, where he played a role in the Giants’ World Series triumph in 1912. Supporters of the Tigers are hopeful that Fafara’s familiarity with both struggling clubs and championship sides will help arrest Detroit’s recent slide and restore them to prominence. Fafara expressed measured confidence upon taking the post, remarking, “This club has talent, and it has pride. I’ve seen teams rise and fall, and I believe Detroit can rise again with steady work and sound fundamentals. I look forward to the challenge.” With these appointments, both clubs now turn their attention fully toward the coming season, hopeful that new leadership will mark the beginning of brighter days.