July Pickups

[Scott Garner]

Picked up this rare dated ticket from Lon Warneke's (The Arkansas Hummingbird) no-hitter over Cincinnati in 1941. This is the only one that I have ever seen or heard of in the hobby in 38 years. Pretty neat! I now have tickets to over 160 different no-hitter games dating back to 1910...

[mr2686]

Outstanding pick-up Scott! I bet you were drooling as soon as you found it.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by mr2686

Outstanding pick-up Scott! I bet you were drooling as soon as you found it.

Thanks Mike! You are correct- lots of drool!

[mr2686]

Picking away at another project I'm working on. I'm calling it The 1969 Cubs...The Great Collapse. Just added a signed Topps Bill Hands and should be adding a Jenkins at next week's show.

[bcbgcbrcb]

From the Net 54 B/S/T Auction section, an 1885 Chicago Team Woodcut w/Anson, Kelly & Clarkson...............

[ray1954]

Got two items of interest recently:

1) Bill Martin Presentation Bat from August 10, 1986 stands over 5 foot tall and is heavy as...

2) Jim Bunning AP Wire Photo taken after his perfect game - it is cut down to 8x8. Won this on ebay - unsigned - then ran it over to the Senate Office Building and had Senator Bunning sign it. Took 5 minutes of chatting to convince him to sign it for me. He is only there as a sitting Senator until the end of year. I will try one more time to get a 1964 Phillies Yearbook signed.

[Hot Springs Bathers]

Scott- I believe Lon had a small band that played in the off-season. His musical ability was showcased when he moved to the Cardinals. The players performed before a few games and on local radio. I think it was pure "country."

[Hot Springs Bathers]

Scott- Lon's daughter Lonnie lives three doors up the street from me. A very nice family. They have quite a bit of memorabilia but I've never seen anything from the no hitter.

Her brother Charles has a wonderful album Mr. Wrigley presented to the team after the 1935 season with studio photos of each player. The players then had everyone sign their photos including Mr. Wrigley.

Rich Klein got a look at the album at my house a few years back. Wow!

[mjkm90]

Picked up this exceedingly rare (at least I've never seen another) Cubs pennant for a song on ebay. The condition is exceptional and I love the design elements.

[GrayGhost]

What kind of song? " I got me a pennant, so cheap as can be..I got me a pennant and Im ha pp y ..happpyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy..

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Hot Springs Bathers

Scott- Lon's daughter Lonnie lives three doors up the street from me. A very nice family. They have quite a bit of memorabilia but I've never seen anything from the no hitter.

Her brother Charles has a wonderful album Mr. Wrigley presented to the team after the 1935 season with studio photos of each player. The players then had everyone sign their photos including Mr. Wrigley.

Rich Klein got a look at the album at my house a few years back. Wow!

Mike,
That's incredible! Lon Warneke had quite a career in baseball. Not only did he win over 190 games (192), he also umpired for over 15 years in the major leagues. Did his daughter Lonnie ever mention that he was quite the crooner? Apparently he was a singer and played an instrument while on the road...

[mr2686]

Back to the 50's for this great March 3, 1958 SI signed by McDougald, Carey, and Slaughter. I will turn it around and send it off soon to Yogi to complete.

[mr2686]

I thought I was done with magazines for the month until I found a lost goldmine of sorts. The Stengel is a bit light on the last name but I think it will display nicely...too good to pass up. McDougald I've been looking for this one for awhile since he is no longer able to sign due to his health. The Maris cover is pretty worn but the autograph is strong. I would have liked to have found a Reynolds/Berra Sport issue but I will gladly take this one.