Naps vs. Pirates, 1913

[Rob D.]

Not that long ago the newspaper insert pictured below (not mine) was auctioned. It was printed in conjunction with an exhibition series played between the Cleveland Naps and Pittsburgh Pirates in 1913. I've never seen many items from what I have to think was a major event in the two cities, so I was excited this weekend to pick up the ticket stub below.

[HRBAKER]

Nice get Rob!
Can't be many of those around.

[ksfarmboy]

Nice finding that needle in a haystack. Do you know what the attendance was for that game?

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by ksfarmboy

Nice finding that needle in a haystack. Do you know what the attendance was for that game?

Hi Clint,

I have not done any research on the series, though it has been on my list of things to do for some time. I'd like to find out how it came about and how well it was received.

[ksfarmboy]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

Hi Clint,

I have not done any research on the series, though it has been on my list of things to do for some time. I'd like to find out how it came about and how well it was received.

Yeah that's what I like most about these kinds of items is the research. Looks like there were at least 3 games as your stub says game No3. I would bet they played equal amount of games in each city. Keep us posted on what you find out.

[RUKen]

Here's a link to a summary of that series:

http://www.retrosheet.org/Regional%20Series/cle13.htm

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by RUKen

Here's a link to a summary of that series:

http://www.retrosheet.org/Regional%20Series/cle13.htm

Thanks very much for that.

[slidekellyslide]

Never even knew about this series. Nice score, Rob!

[BigJJ]

Really interesting, thank you to all above, had no knowledge of the series. Now if you can only find the other six tickets

[Shoeless Moe]

Where did you pick it up from?

[Jay Wolt]

Rob Nice pickup!