1918 Joe Jackson item - neat find!

[TUM301]

Thought board members might like to check out this enclosed link with telegram referencing Jackson as well as other major leaguers during the war. The pictured telegram talks about the team and mentions Mr Wagner and I think Lefty Williams. Also very interesting is that Joe and most likely his wife cut out and placed the newspaper cartoon about owner Comisky`s attitude towards players in the "industrial leagues". Very interesting times back then. (Click the linked picture to super size it)

http://www.blackbetsy.com/imagefarm/...es_105-106.jpg

[YankeeFan]

Originally Posted by TUM301

Thought board members might like to check out this enclosed link with telegram referencing Jackson as well as other major leaguers during the war. The pictured telegram talks about the team and mentions Mr Wagner and I think Lefty Williams. Also very interesting is that Joe and most likely his wife cut out and placed the newspaper cartoon about owner Comisky`s attitude towards players in the "industrial leagues". Very interesting times back then. (Click the linked picture to super size it)

http://www.blackbetsy.com/imagefarm/...es_105-106.jpg

Nice!
Ironic headline on that article: "Comiskey Taking 4 to 1 Bet Joe Jackson's Bat Will Put White Sox in World's Series"

[TUM301]

You`re right Jack, it seems this single page almost gives a foreshadowing of the organization`s next 2/3 seasons.