(MISSOURI STATE ARCHIVES), Two months later, the All-Star Game was held on July 12, 1966, and the downtown stadium was like an oven, as the temperature in St. Louis reached 102 degrees and was close to 110 degrees on the field during the afternoon game.516 Former Yankee manager Casey Stengel had this to say about it: This place sure holds the heat well. 366 Wrays Column: Gave Us Dose of Our Own Medicine, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 27,1946. In addition to having financial interests in the Reds, he had stakes at various times with the Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles. Hedges Makes Bid for Cardinals Ball Club, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, December 14, 1916. The magnificent solid silver Winan Trophy, the Worlds Champions banner and other victorious emblems of the Browns have been placed in the windows so that all in the world that loves base ball and admires its champions can see what their merits have obtained for them.38, The Browns, and especially Von der Ahe, became the toast of the town. The president typically reports direct to the owner in the case where the two positions were not held by the same person. 65 Fans Paradise, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, April 23, 1893. It was the last wooden stadium in major league baseball and replacing rotten boards in the grandstand was never-ending. 663 Derrick Goold, Cards, Fined, Must Forfeit Draft Picks Over Astros Hack, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, January 31, 2017. 572 Bob Broeg, Busch Ends Attempt to Buy Cardinals, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, January 27, 1976. Schuyler made an announcement in July 1913 that construction on a new concrete grandstand would start in two months. Baseball coverage started with a recap of the Cardinals and Browns games at 5:45 PM. [10] As of 2013, the organization has built 18 baseball fields in the Greater St. Louis area. Von de Ahe started buying real estate in the neighborhood. His plans were for a 47,000-seat stadium costing $4 million but not at the Spring and Chouteau site that had been bought from Breadon.423 According to Saigh, it was not large enough for the stadium and parking he envisioned.424 He said he had purchased 18 acres of land with nine more still to be purchased. When a scout brought a young player to him, Von der Ahe turned the player away, saying Dot little fellow Take him over to the Fairgrounds and make a hoss yockey out of him.57 The player was John McGraw. Fallstrom, Walt Jocketty Out As Cardinal General Manager After 13 Seasons, The Daily Journal (Flat River, Missouri), October 4, 2007. 136 Talty and Fisher Deny Injunction, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, May 6, 1902. Before all that happened, Breadon, had to turn down a megadeal for the Cardinals drawing card Rogers Hornsby after the 1920 season. 175 Trouble Starts When Roger Moves Team Without Consulting Owner, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 22, 1912. Two teams represented the city in the National Association that year, the Red Stockings and the Brown Stockings. Fans were shocked but not surprised at the news and they hoped that the team would not leave.608, The sale would include the ballclub, the stadium, garages next to the stadium, two garages in downtown St. Louis, and land owned by CCRC. He married Emma Hoffman, a native Missourian of German descent, in 1870 and they had a son, Edward. OConnor, Cardinal Vote Saves Job for President Lynch, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, December 4, 1911. 331 Absher, St. 500 Jack Herman, Group Confident It Will Raise $20,000,000,St. 320 McGraw Thinks Rogers Will Help Giants, The Standard Union, December 21, 1926. OConnor, Cards to Have New Stands Despite Bad Local Season, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 9, 1913. 580 Rick Hummel, Baseball Talks: Time For Action, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, December 7 1980. Co-owner with Robert Hannegan, 1948, Robert Emmet Hannegan was born on June 30, 1903 in St. Louis. May 25, 2021. 521 Yanks Ask Hotel To End Spring Camp Segregation, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, February 2, 1961. One fan had faith in Breadon and asked fans to be patient, As one of those associated in the founding of the Cardinal baseball team, I have absolute confidence in Mr. Breadon. The original deal in 1947 had been a 50-50 division between the two of them.413, With the purchase of Hannegans portion, Saigh now owned 90 percent (1,557.9) of the 1,731 shares outstanding in the Cardinals. The Cardinals success on the field helped create a financial windfall for Cardinal shareholders, especially Sam Breadon. He said the rent level and length of the remaining lease on Sportsmans Park had caused him to make this decision. Gussie said the public would not be able to purchase stock in the Cardinals. Gussie turned to Cardinals vice-president Stan Musial as general manager, who worked well with Schoendienst, his former teammate.533 The club captured the 1967 pennant by ten and one-half games. 408 Articles of Merger, Missouri Business Filings. 255 Cardinals Drive for $60,000 Fails; $16,000 Raised, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July14, 1918. The Players League folded and four Association teams failed. Just as Sam Breadon had to deal with an eviction threat in 1924 from the Dodier Realty Company, 25 years later Saighs ownership was served with an eviction notice from new Browns owners Bill DeWitt Sr. and Charley DeWitt. The club would revert to Britton. St. Louis Brown Stockings (American Association), 1882 OConnor, New Offer to Buy Cardinals Stock Today, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, December 19, 1916. 191 Brittons Will Sell Cards if They Get Price, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, November 6, 1914. At the February shareholders meeting, Breadon announced that he was skeptical that anyone in the organization including Rickey would be signed to a long-term contract.355 Rickeys 1942 contract, the last year of a five-year deal, was for $50,000, with bonuses increasing it to $80,000.356 Breadon was concerned the impending World War II would cause baseball to be suspended and a long-term contract with Rickey would hamstring the team. However, talks went on hold due to defaulted bonds on the building of AutoZone Park. 226 First Payment on Cardinals Ready; Free Score Cards for Fans Today, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, March 31, 1917. 180 OConnor, Hiring Huggins, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 24, 1912. Robinson had cursed a gatekeeper who wouldnt permit delivery of a pair of padded pants Robinson had ordered for that days game. Lampling explained the DeWitt ownership group was bullish on getting a new ballpark because of a study on the feasibility of putting the new stadium in the parking lot just south of the existing ballpark. A March 1915 citation from the St. Louis City Building Commissioner in March 1915 specified that the bleachers at Robison Field were unsafe and must be repaired before games could be played there.192 As a result, all the games spring City Series with the Browns were played at Sportsmans Park. 617 St. Louis Cardinals 1996 Media Guide, 5. dvelopper et amliorer nos produits et services. 368 Mexican League Banned Players, Baseball Almanac, https://www.baseball-almanac.com/legendary/Mexican_League.shtml. Rumors were rampant that Gussie was going to replace Keane with Leo Durocher.525 Branch Rickey, who had been named an advisor to Devine, had gained Gussies favor. 524 How Oddsmakers Figure Flag Races, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, April 12, 1964; Bob Broeg, Cards See High Roost, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, April 12, 1964. Nor did the picture escape the eyes of the Chicago Miss who clapped her hands enthusiastically and exclaimed to her companion, Oh, isnt that a lovely shade of cardinal. McHale caught the explanation and a moment later had flashed over the telegraph wires to St. Louis in his introduction of the game that The Cardinals were confident of victory.114. McGraw also disagreed with Tebeaus replacement, Louis Heilbrunner, who wanted McGraw to be the player-manager, making roster moves during games and levying fines as needed. The 1996 Cardinal Media Guide listed Hanser as overseeing the daily baseball operations of the Cardinals.617 His great-grandfather was Adolph M. Diez, who had been a Cardinal shareholder during the franchises ownership under Sam Breadon.618, Hanser and Baur were the principal organizers of the DeWitt Jr.s group in its negotiations with Anheuser-Busch. We received lengthy petitions from fans and the neighbors asking us to stay. The Cardinal broadcasts were moved there with an eight-year contract starting in 2006. Bresnahan felt that Huggins had slowed down and with Lee Magee playing well at second he could get Mitchell, a top outfielder who he liked. . 199 Long Baseball War is Settled, New York Times, December 23 1915. Hall asked Tener to work for a new ballpark whether or not Britton remained. He complimented Cardinals player representative Tim McCarver, urging direct discussion between the players and the owner, emphasizing they should not leave their responsibilities to someone else.549, Following Buschs address, Cardinal players did not add fuel to the fire, but the sarcasm was obvious. The Cardinals opened their 1948 season at home against Cincinnati on April 20, with Breadon, Hannegan, and Saigh in attendance. After becoming a free agent, he signed a 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels for $254 million.664, Ballpark Village was developed to put the DeWitt ownership corporate footprint into downtown St. Louis and tie in with the Cardinal baseball franchise. This level of success has been the catalyst for the franchise to be identified as a major asset to the city of St. Louis and the surrounding metro area. Steininger had a contracting business that did most of the work at League Park. The outfielder could go into the seats to retrieve a fair ball but had to throw it to a fielder in the pitchers box before a runner could be put out.18 In addition to the renovations Von der Ahe planned to have the park wired for electricity.19 He wanted Sportsmans Park to be a multi-use facility, with space for track and field meets, soccer and lacrosse.20, The first game of St. Louis American Association season and first as the franchise occurred on May 2, 1882 at Sportsmans Park against Louisville. His father was also in debt to Northwestern Savings Bank for $44,000 and the property to secure the loan had a value of $16,000.69 The ballpark and club were only insured for $20,000.70. With the continuous bumper crop of players brought to the majors Dizzy Dean, Joe Medwick, Terry Moore, Enos Slaughter, Mort and Walker Cooper, Red Schoendienst and the Greatest Cardinal of Them All, Stan The Man Musial. The offended gatekeeper went to Von de Ahes box and the owner climbed onto the field and confronted Robinson. [10], In January 1949, Hannegan, suffering from poor health, his share of the team to Saigh. Growing up he followed baseball and the Chicago Cubs as a casual fan. 238 Rickey Takes Command Today, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, April 7, 1917. Unlike the National Association, it was a league to be closely managed by the owners and run as a business. In his written comment, the judge did not describe the suit as an extortion attempt by the Browns even though there had been testimony which established it. 250 Cardinals Make $10,000 Payment on Price of Club, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, May 12, 1918. Although the 1876 season didnt end with a pennant, the Brown Stockings finished second, percentage points ahead of Hartford. 492 Herman, Cards Paint Books With Red Ink; Dallas, Ft. Worth, Houston Make A.A. Ten-Team League, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, December 2, 1958. 498 $10 Million Pledged for New Stadium, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, September 29, 1959; Sports Stadium to Be Ready, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 16, 1965; James Toomey, 1966 St. Louis Cardinals Sketch Book (St. Louis: St. Louis Cardinals Public Relations Department 1966), Inside Back Cover. At the crux of Landiss investigation was that Rickey and Breadon allegedly controlled multiple teams in at least four minor leagues. [17][19], Current Cincinnati Reds owner Bob Castellini and brothers Thomas Williams and W. Joseph Williams Jr. each once owned a stake in the Cardinals dating back to the Baur-DeWitt group's purchase of the team. The Cardinals were racing the clock to complete the repairs but Schuyler Britton said he wasnt worried because the club had sold only two tickets in advance and the bleachers would be ready for the home opener April 22.193, The Brittons had been discussing a move to Sportsmans Park, but Schuyler Britton announced on April 9, 1915 that the Cardinals would play their entire 1915 home season at Robison Field. He found such an owner in Denny McKnight of Pittsburgh and on November 2, 1881, they and owners in Baltimore, Cincinnati, Louisville and Philadelphia created the American Association. Attendance was an abiding concern for Stanley Robison but he knew trailing the Browns in attendance was caused by on-the-field performance. Garry Herrmann, chairman of the National Commission, baseballs ruling body, quickly made the announcement that despite the will, the team would not be owned or controlled by a woman. It was the Cardinals best finish as a National League team, but didnt come close to what they had drawn with Bresnahan as player manager in 1911. 306 Larmore and Doyle Ready for Action in Todays Battle, Houston Post, April 12, 1919. Anheuser-Busch was looking to build more breweries around the country and money from the sale of the team would make financing the expansion easier. He agreed. Von der Ahe also complained that if all the fans who supported Robinson had come to the ballpark instead of telling him how to run his club there would be fewer empty seats. 231 Rickey Batting .300 in All-Star Oratorical Meet, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 21, 1914. The only question was whether Buffalo Stadium could be upgraded to major-league standards.[15]. OConnor, Ball Agrees to Give Up Rickey; May Get DeFate, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, April 6, 1917. Despite its success in increasing shipments to wholesalers under his leadership, Anheuser-Busch had reported lower profits in 1972, due to rising costs for raw material and labor. 367 Lanier, Martin Here Going To Mexico, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, May 26, 1946. The firm owns 63 Arby's franchises whose value has been estimated at $50.4 million and is an investor in Cincinnati-based U.S. 97 Browns Suspended, St. Louis Post-Dispatch , March 1, 1899. Branch Rickey who was an initial board member and shareholder retained his seat on the board.269, It didnt take Breadon long to assert his influence as president of the Cardinals. 374 J. Roy Stockton, Breadon Fined $5,000 and Suspended by Chandler After Trip to Mexico, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 26, 1946. 134 American May Not Have Team Here Next Season, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, November 5, 1901. He registered for the draft to fight in World War I in 1918.but was not called to fight since the armistice was signed shortly after his registration. When he hired the fans choice, former Cardinal second baseman Red Schoendienst as the new Cardinal manager, he did just that.531. Breadon continued buying out shareholders, purchasing the holdings of Jones and board member John A. Leschen, totaling 4,155 shares. Three years later, Breadon bought out the majority stock in the club to become the principal owner of the Cardinals and extinguished the futility that dredged the Cardinals' first three decades in the National League. 197 Is American League Flirting, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, April 23, 1915. In appreciation for the teams finish and optimistic prospects for the future, Britton gave Roger Bresnahan a five-year contract extension which also gave the Cardinal manager a percentage of the profits.168, On December 12, 1911, at the Waldorf Hotel in New York, Britton became the first woman to attend a National League meeting.169 She was accompanied by Steininger, who was her proxy. 527 Neal Russo, Cards Top Mets To Win NL Flag, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 5, 1964. Being the first woman owner in baseball, Helene Britton made news not only in the sports pages. Also pictured are, from left: Mrs. William Niekamp, Rachel Breadon, and Jeanette Hornsby. Perhaps his battle against Father Time can motivate and inspire a Cardinals team that looks and sounds too OK with this stinky start. 260 John E. Wray, Cards Arranging Second Mortgage to Total $90,000, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, August 13, 1918. So each had 778.95 shares before Saigh bought out Hannegan. 664 Joe Strauss, Philosophical Differences, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, March 27, 2011; Joe Strauss, Albert At Ease, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, March 27, 2011; Joe Strauss, After 11 Years A Quick and Rocky Ending, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, December 9, 2011. [5], DeWitt has also held shares in the National Football League's Cincinnati Bengals and the former Cincinnati Stingers of the World Hockey Association.[2]. 130 Grand Stand Cant Be Replaced, St. Louis Republic, May 8, 1901. He also considered the Federal League players jumpers or scabs.200 Schuylers obstinance would hamper the current team and future plans to sell the franchise. Management waited too long to offer Clark what he wanted and they lost him to the New York Yankees.591 Herzogs prediction of his team not playing .500 ball in 1988 without Clark came true as the Cardinals finished 10 games under.592, An era ended in the Cardinal franchise on September 29, 1989, when their chairman and president August A. 148 Overall Will Face Cardinals, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, April 21, 1909. All was not settled in the front office, however. 151 Stanley Robison, Cardinals Owner, Dies in Cleveland, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, March 24, 1911. The fans are NOT entitled to getting their money back.31 That rule came into play on June 20 when rain delayed the game after a half inning of play. His mother was Margaret H. DeWitt and his father William O. DeWitt Sr.611 He attended Country Day School (now Mary Institute Country Day School) in Creve Coeur, Missouri. As was his custom on big moments at the ballpark, he wore a silk hat, his portly figure in his Prince Albert coat, striped trousers and spats trailing his two fawn-colored greyhounds.36, Von der Ahes owners share came to $6,960.05 while there was $580.05 for each of the 12 players.37 The spoils of victory were displayed in the windows of Mermod & Jaccard Jewelery Company. 486 Cards Decked Out in New Uniforms, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, February 26, 1956. 383 Sid C. Keener, Breadon Wavering on Sale of Cardinals; Admits Offers, The St. Louis Star and Times, June 5, 1947. Lamping said an agreement with Litchfield (IL) radio station WSMI would provide the broadcast reach for those Cardinal fans in outlying Illinois. The project was announced in 2001 in conjunction with the construction of what became Busch Stadium III, but due to obstacles to financing, caused by the 2008 economic meltdown and loss of anchor tenant (Centene Corporation), the project did not start until 2013. Their position was that since the Cardinals drew the most fans to Sportsmans Park (almost 77 percent of combined attendance), their tenants should pay that percentage of maintenance expenses. Those shareholders not holding notes against the Cardinals were at risk of losing their money. Saigh stipulated whoever bought the Cardinals would have to keep the team in St. Louis, but that did not stop offers from around the country.442 Bids came from former Washington Senators shareholder J.J. Jachym of Los Altos CA., attorney Harold J. Klein of New York representing a trucking company, Charles J. Margiotti, a Pittsburgh attorney representing a group that had lost out on buying the Pittsburgh Pirates, and Harry Wismer, a Detroit sportscaster who wanted to move the Cardinals to the Motor City. It was to change the perception of the nickname, from the color to the birds.311 The logo came from an idea Rickey got from table decorations at a monthly dinner held by the Fellowship Club of the Presbyterian Church in Ferguson, Missouri, where he was keynote speaker.312 What greeted him at the table was a decoration of cardboard cardinals on a twig and he noticed that all the tables had the same decoration. She noted her uncle had removed the park bar, a money-maker, to make the grandstand more pleasant and attractive to women fans.163, After meeting with president Steininger and manager Bresnahan, Britton did two things to increase the attendance of women at League Park. Cardinals Minority Owner in Serious Financial Trouble December 18, 2008 Brian Walton The St. Louis Post-Dispatch? Gussie, however, was now in his eighties and showing the infirmities of old age. Von der Ahe felt the Browns, as they were now called, had lacked discipline in their first season. Comiskey was of a very ugly disposition and could never gain the goodwill of his players. [2][16], In 2006, the Cardinals moved from their old home, Busch Memorial Stadium, to Busch Stadium in 2006. It took the press out of my pants.517 The game itself lasted 10 innings but took only 2 hours and 19 minutes. 126 Chattel Deed Expires, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, January 16, 1901. 1920, the Cardinals announced that Branch Rickey would step down as president of the Cardinals but remain field manager and assume new duties of business manager and vice president of the club. Gussies interest in being the owner was to stay in the public eye. Asked why he threw all the parties, the Browns owner said, money dos ist to spend.39. Inning-By -Inning Account of Games to Go on Air at Sportsmans Park, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, May 11, 1926. Britton Deposes Husband She Sues, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, November 18, 1916. 100 It Is All Settled, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, March 23, 1899. Comiskey was furious, but realized he would be hard pressed to find a player-manager position elsewhere to make his $8,000 salary. (SABR-OTTOSON PHOTO ARCHIVE), Breadon and Cardinal fans had a little over two months to enjoy the taste of victory. https://bsd.sos.mo.gov. In 1899, von der Ahe, once the most successful owner in the AA, was forced to sell the Browns due to bankruptcy.[2]. Used by permission: CC BY-SA 2.0.). in Economics from Yale University in 1963. Wentz was familiar with the Cardinals Pepper Martin, who hailed from Oklahoma, and had gotten to know Dizzy and Paul Dean on train trips he took with the club during the 1934 World Series.338, On December 2, 1934, Wentz announced he would not buy the Cardinals because of the franchises inability to draw well at home.339 Three days later, Breadon explained that the option had expired, and he had regained his desire to own the Cardinals. Former St Louis Cardinals star and legendary broadcaster Mike Shannon dies aged 83 - as owner Bill DeWitt Jr leads tributes honouring to the two-time World Series champion for his 'unbridled . August III said the desire of the company was to concentrate its resources on the beer business, saying it was the best interests of the brewery, the ballclub and Cardinal fans to find a new owner. 533 Neal Russo, Musial Replaces Howsam as GM, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, January 23 1967. 178 W. J. OConnor, Hiring Huggins May Save Cards $8,000 a Season, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 24, 1912. [26], Reports surfaced on June 16, 2015, that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) were reviewing an alleged incident involving Cardinals' front office officials hacking into the Houston Astros' database of players, scouting reports and proprietary statistics. (The Cubs and Cardinals will provide an encore later this summer with their London Series.) 271 An Excel Spreadsheet was used to calculate shares and share percentages by Sam Breadon and James C. Jones. 466 Frank McCulloch Jr., The Baron Of Beer, Time Magazine, July 11, 1955. (NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME LIBRARY), Fred Saigh was not a fan of Commissioner A.B. The ballpark also had a bicycle path which encircled the park with a quarter-mile track and a one hundred yard sprinting stretch along the north side of the park. The Red Stockings generally used local amateur players hoping to outdraw their rival by pointing to the Brown Stockings use of imported talent. 105 Robison, Frank de Hass, Enclyclopedia of Cleveland History, https://case.edu. Fred Kuhlmann was named as president and chief executive officer. Phil Ball, owner of the Federal League Terriers, met with American League President Ban Johnson to discuss buying the Browns, because Robert Hedges wanted to get out.195 Balls original plan to buy the Cardinals had been stymied by the Brittons insistence on keeping the team.196 Johnson sounded positive regarding his discussions with Ball.197, Schuyler Britton was adamant that he would sell the Cardinals for a profit and would not be pressured to sell. Not when the big boss has spoken.550 Bob Gibson said, I have nothing to say about it. The award of $175,000 was a fraction of the $1 million embezzled from Robison ten years ago.139, Robison used part of the settlement to buy Edward C. Beckers 600 shares in the Cardinals. The American Association is on a stronger basis financially than it has been for years. Robison and his father-in-law, Charles Hathaway, started Hathaway & Robison to build and operate streetcar systems. There were new concession stands and upgrades of existing stands, a new lighting system and additional deluxe suites.600 The number of deluxe suites in the stadium totaled 67 and brought in $50,000 a year each.601 The crown jewel of the renovations, was the bigger better replay screen called Diamond Vision costing $5 million.602, In addition to these renovations, the playing area saw changes also. He focused on the growing medium of radio. Breadon was joyous. Although Anheuser-Busch's offer was far less ($3.75 million) than what out-of-town suitors had on the table, Anheuser-Busch president Gussie Busch persuaded Saigh that civic pride was more important than money. Attendance fell in 1923 and1924. Despite Rickeys disappointment with the demotion, Breadon said he was on good terms with Rickey and that Rickey agreed to continue handling the business affairs of the club. DeWitt Jr. said, From the day we began planning for the new ballpark, we wanted to keep the name Busch Stadium. 648, The last game ever played at Busch Stadium II was on October 19, 2005, for Game Six of the National League Championship Series. 515 Frank Leeming, Jr., 46,048 Attend First Game in New Stadium, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, May 13, 1966. If they still wanted Hornsby, the Giants would have to contribute some cash.324, They did. Their shareholders had to ratify the brewerys purchase of the Cardinals. The board chose auto dealer and shareholder Sam Breadon as the Cardinals new president. 196 Brittons Will Sell Cards, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, November 6, 1914. They noted that despite the Cardinals promise to put up $100 million, the land for the new ballpark, and cover construction overruns and upkeep, the team wanted the estimated $370 million ballpark to be publicly owned and subsidized. Von der Ahe found out but didnt discipline Deasly or Lewis, who had been an expensive acquisition.24 Sullivan resigned, feeling unsupported by Von der Ahe and angry at the insinuation that he caused dissension among the players. The gist of the address was that with all the strike talk over pension benefits and salary negotiations, the players focus had been taken off the game on the field. Over the next eight seasons Frisch did more than that. When he became minority owner, the Cardinals were $150,000 in debt. 514 KSD-TV (5) 8:00 Baseball: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, May 12, 1966. Vous pouvez modifier vos choix tout moment en cliquant sur le lien Tableau de bord sur la vie prive prsent sur nos sites et dans nos applications. Louis in Frenzied Orgy of Joy Over Cardinal Victory, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, October 11, 1926. August Jr., dubbed Gussie from an early age, was one of five children, with a brother Adolphus III and sisters Marie, Clara, and Alice Edna.451 His father had continued in the footsteps of Gussies grandfather, Adolphus, building a growing brewery and becoming a fixture as a civic leader.452, Gussie didnt finish high school. 608 Tim ONeil, Busch, Cards Breaking Up, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 26, 1995. Stars such as Terry Moore, Enos Slaughter and Marty Marion were getting older. But he enlisted in the Navy in December 1942.359 Walsingham would assume the duties when he returned from the war. The station agreed to a small rights fee, opportunities for the Cardinals to do cross-promotion with CBSs other radio stations and allowing the Cardinals to continue selling their own advertising. Louis Globe-Democrat, October 4, 1948. Breitenstein went to Cincinnati for $10,000.76 The Post-Dispatch said the trade not only dimmed the hopes for 1897, but reduced the value of the club if Von der Ahe decided to sell. Hedges challenged Robison to a postseason City Series, with the winner receiving a trophy worth $2,500. It started when fans bombarded KMOX with letters requesting broadcasts of Cardinal games. At a banquet held at the Mercantile Club in St. Louis on March 30, three hundred attendees were informed that $178,850 in stock was purchased enough to make the first payment of $150,000 to Britton, during the first week of April.226, When he wasnt pitching the idea of owning stock in the Cardinals to St. Louis business executives, Jones was looking for someone with a baseball background who could handle the daily off-field operations of the team. As his percentage of shares increased, Breadon got bigger slices of the dividend melon. The AstroTurf field was replaced, the outfield walls brought in and padded. 203 Britton Denies Deal Is Pending, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, February 14, 1916. Breadon Divorce Decree To-Day, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, January 30, 1912. In the interim, Breadon said, he would act as the teams general manager.360. He installed his son August III as president of the brewery to proceed with the non-union salaried terminations.565, Over the next year August III brought on board six vice-presidents who would help him stem the tide of falling profits.
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