319 If Rogers Cant Sell Stock that Will Be Our Problem-Tierney, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, February 1, 1927. The impact of Herzogs loss of total control steadily became apparent. 169 National League Makes No Answer, New York Times, December 14, 1911. Pour en savoir plus sur la faon dont nous utilisons vos donnes personnelles, veuillez consulter notre politique relative la vie prive et notre politique en matire de cookies. When the ball-players took their carriages, the people followed them and the scene of excitement was transferred to the central part of town, reported the Chicago Inter-Ocean.35, Von der Ahe led the parade. 139 Robisons Win $175,000 Suit, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, April 9, 1903. Some club managements get criticized unfairly, but some players do, too.551 McCarver was politic, It was well said and I do think an annual get-together like this would be good for the club and players.552, Getting lambasted by Gussie took the wind out of his players sails. It started when fans bombarded KMOX with letters requesting broadcasts of Cardinal games. Breadon, through his buyout plan, became the largest individual shareholder of the Cardinals holding, 4,211 shares (36.4%) out of the 11,580 outstanding. New York City: Workman Publishing. The league extended a membership to the Maroons for the 1885 season despite Von der Ahes protest that the National Agreement between the National League and the American Association said a second team couldnt be put in a city if one was already there.40 The Maroons found stiffer competition in the National League, finishing last in 1885 and sixth in 1886. 317 St. More and more, the team was riding the coat tails of Stan Musial, with help from Red Schoendienst and Harry Brecheen, but little support from the minors. The Watts are now minority owners of a Premier League club. https://bsd.sos.mo.gov. Howard, became the second largest shareholder in the club with 1,195 shares (11.8 percent). 519 Negro Players Cannot Stay, Kansas City Times, February 3, 1961. The financial losses in 1900 and the out of pocket expenses to rebuild League Park put Robison behind the eight ball in trying to keep his best players from jumping to the Cardinals new cross-town rivals, the American League Browns. NL West. Their Unparalleled Record Against the Hartfords. The train had been delayed a couple of times by Bresnahans demand that the Cardinals sleeper cars be moved from behind the engine. The club said the increase was needed due to lower concession profits. With the purchase, Frank Robison had controlling interest in the Cardinals with 815 shares. https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/t/torrejo01.shtml. So he knew his way around a clubhouse and offices. Breadon also announced that due to the sale there would be no dividend prior to the team going to Hannegan and Saigh.390, The breakdown of the sales proceeds between shareholders was as follows: Breadon, with 81% of the shares, received $3,289,248; Mark Steinberg, if his holding of about 10% was accurate, received $406,080; Adolph M. Diez, with 4.1%, received $166,492.80 and 225 small shareholders with a cumulative 4.9% of the stock, received $198,979.20.391, St. Louis Cardinals (National League), 1948-1952 The payment of $115,000, included $40,000 in accrued interest on notes she held and was delivered to her on May 13, 1920. That is not so. As his percentage of shares increased, Breadon got bigger slices of the dividend melon. [5], In 1984, one of DeWitt's business ventures, the oil company Spectrum 7, bought George W. Bush's Arbusto Energy, and in turn merged with Harken Energy in 1986. Other stations in the network were WTAX (1240 AM) in Springfield IL; WSOY (1340 AM), Decatur IL; KFRU (1400 AM) Columbia, MO; KFVS (1210 AM) Cape Girardeau, MO; and KWOC (930 AM) Poplar Bluff, MO.332 This network was in addition to KMOX and KWK broadcasting games in St. Louis.333 By the end of the 1947 season, the broadcast territory of the Cardinals had grown to 27 stations in seven states, the largest of any team in the Major Leagues.334, Breadon also used the new medium of television in 1947. 631 Bernie Miklasz, Fans Saying Thank You At The Ticket Office, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, March 16, 1996. He said he had already paid for the scheduled train including sleeping arrangements and it was not his fault that the players missed the earlier train.44. If and when he did sell the Browns, his asking price would be $100,000.72 He continued to pursue other financial ventures. Breadon faced two problems. He offered $325,000 and walked away when Britton insisted on $425,000.201 The second was a syndicate from St. Louis represented by Henry Weisels, head of Weisels Gerhart Realty Co.202 The Weisels syndicate didnt want to go any higher than $375,000.203 Schuyler Britton said he stopped negotiating with Weisels when he found out the real estate mogul only wanted to Robison Field to divide the property into lots to build bungalows.204 Weisels planned to play at Sportsmans Park.205. Gruner was representing the creditors group and said the team would be run in their interest.98 Three days later, Gruner changed his mind. 261 634 Stockholers in Cardinals May Lose All Rights, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, January 19, 1919. Everything was lovely between Becker (600 shares), Frank (215 shares) and himself (185 shares), said Stanley Robison. The real winners were the Cardinals owners as attendance rebounded over the three million level for the first time since 1989. By the end of the 1955 season, Meyer convinced Gussie that the Cardinals needed a full-time baseball executive to run the ballclub and the farm teams.482 Meyer had been splitting his time between his duties at the brewery and the Cardinals for the 1954-55 seasons, calling himself a week-end baseball executive.483 In October, Gussie named Meyer as executive vice-president of the club, hired Frank Trader Lane to be the second general manager in Cardinals history and its full-time baseball executive. 179 W. J. OConnor, Bresnahan Fired; Earned $227,000 for Team Owner, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 22, 1912. 68 Chris to Eddie, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, August 8, 1894. However, they paid the price for that decision when playing against their veteran opponents.5 After posting a 4-15 record by July 4, the Red Stockings ceased operations as a professional club but continued to play other amateur nines around the country for the remainder of the season. 449 Mike Eisenbath, Saigh Of Regret, St. Louis Post-Dispatch , June 14, 1992. Under an earlier agreement between Breadon and Hornsby, Hornsby was to receive $43.00 per share. Expectations for 1878 championship were high. The $4 million deal closed in late 1947. 428 Steven Goldman, Jackie Robinson Day MLB. He Tells Breadon in Phone Message, St. Louis Star and Times, December 5, 1934. 493 August A. Busch Jr., Years of Planning, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, October 6, 1959. Being the first woman owner in baseball, Helene Britton made news not only in the sports pages. 104 Robisons Win $175,000 Suit, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, April 9, 1903. the fans of St. Louis wont pay for what they dont see.33. 444 Cardinals Ball Club Sold To Anheuser-Busch, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, February 20, 1953. 643 Doug Moore, Financing deal makes Cardinals owners of the stadium, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, December 24, 2003. When he became minority owner, the Cardinals were $150,000 in debt. Fireworks were set off all over St. Louis.317, St. Louis Cardinals owner Sam Breadon, far left, and manager Rogers Hornsby, far right, pose for a photo before Game One of the 1926 World Series at Yankee Stadium. It was estimated a new ballpark would cost the Cardinals $150,000. 32,255 attended. Lack of Home Drawing Power Scares Off Oklahoma Millionaire. Longview News Journal, December 2, 1934. 180 OConnor, Hiring Huggins, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 24, 1912. He attended Delaware University for a short time. The dysfunction introduced by Rickeys influence had already cost the Cardinals Bing Devine. In November 1916 Helene Britton filed for divorce from Schuyler after five years of trying to keep the marriage intact. DeWitt oversees all baseball, operational, financial and league matters for the team. She got the Ah ha moment for the centerpieces when she saw cardinal birds on snow covered tree branches outside her window. Wilbert Robinson received a salary of $3,500 and a $2,500 bonus and also would not be reserved. Heyday of Chris Von der Ahe and Comiskey, St.Louis Globe-Democrat, October 12, 1952. Instead, Breadon filed an injunction to keep Ball from enforcing the eviction notice while the Cardinals played their 1924 home schedule.297 Ball and the Browns filed their own injunction to keep the Cardinal employees from trespassing on Sportsmans Park.298 The court quickly gave Breadon the injunction he sought.299 Four months later, the court ruled the Browns contention that the Cardinals violated the lease was a ploy to raise the rent and force them to pay a share of increasing capacity at Sportsmans Park. The Cardinals calculated ownership would allow the team to tailor the stations programing around the Cardinals. The shares outstanding increased between November 25, 1947 and January 27, 1949 by 33 shares. 575 Neal Russo, Rapp Stresses Fundamentals, Hard Work, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 8, 1976. On May 8, 1922, Breadon announced he owned 8,366 shares, 72.2 percent of the total.273, St. Louis Cardinals (National League), 1920-1947. They were created by Allie May Schmidt, a member of the church. after earning $90,000 in 1971.560 Charles Finley, the tight-fisted Oakland As owner, gave Vida Blue, who had won the Cy Young Award and Most Valuable Player award in 1971, a raise from $14,750 to $50,000 plus a $5,000 bonus and $8,000 towards college.561, But Gussie did not budge as he held the line on the Cardinals 1972 payroll giving no increase to Bob Gibson, and little or no increases to Lou Brock and Dal Maxvill in order to give Joe Torre an increase to $130,000 from $110,000 for his National League batting title and National League MVP season in 1971.562 Sticking tight to his pennywise approach turned out to be pound foolish. Missouri Business Filings. The Browns bested the White Stockings four games to two. 474 Ballpark Renamed Busch Stadium Not Budweiser, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, April 10,1953. The Cardinals' local television ratings (7.76) graded the highest among all major league teams. 157 Denver Man Wants St. Louis Club, New York Times, April 2, 1911. They adopted a daughter, Janet, during the marriage.285. Louis Post-Dispatch, November 29, 1989. 22 Sporting Sundries: Consumption in Its Early Stages Is Readily Cured, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 21, 1882. There is no chance for Mr. Weeghman to buy Hornsby or Meadows or anybody else that will be of any assistance to Mr. Huggins in building up the Cardinals. 144 Bresnahan Will Get $25,000 for 3-Year Contract, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, December 17, 1908. The League then allowed Robison to pay the Browns league dues and debts to reestablish the Browns membership.97, The machinations didnt work, at least at first. However, Rickey was getting ready to take a leave of absence to serve as a Major in the Chemical Warfare Division.258. First making his mark as a local automobile dealer, Sam Breadon first purchased a minority stake in the Cardinals in 1917 for $2,000, thus commencing 30 total years as owner of the Cardinals. In one instance, Aetna Iron Works, a company that manufactured architectural, ornamental and structural iron, won a court judgment.80 The sheriff set an auction for some of the Sportsmans Park and Club property.81, Von der Ahe knew creditors would get virtually all the assets if he sold the club, so he decided to restructure the Sportsmans Park Club and Association (SPCA), making himself a preferred creditor.82 On January 12, 1898, through a deed of trust, Muckenfuss was named president and J.W. He also was one of the few owners to make a profit during his time, in contrast with his rival owners, whose American Association eventually collapsed due to bankruptcy. His final day as Commissioner of Baseball was July 15, 1951.433, In an interview a day after Chandlers contract was not renewed, Saigh admitted that he played an active role to get Chandler removed and said it was my last campaign . I am not familiar with the real merits of the controversy, but am very sure he thinks he has done the best thing for the club. 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. 189 Only 3000 on Hand for First Baseball Game, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, April 14, 1914. After the announcement around 200 irate fans stormed the ticket office and then Von der Ahes office demanding rain checks or their money. The DeWitt ownership opened the gates for Cardinals batting practice for fans who came early to watch Big Mac hit some pre-game bombs.638 The fans were rewarded with an epic home-run record duel between McGwire and the Cubs Sammy Sosa. Closed since 2008 when the International Bowling Hall of Fame moved to Texas, this reincarnation of the museum is located in the newly constructed Ballpark Village within the same building as the Cardinal Nation Restaurant. Chandler took the stance that this matter had to be resolved by the two clubs.420 Feeling that he was in the right, DeWitt Sr. sued the Cardinals on April 18, 1949. 307 Cardinals Have Deal on for Stock in Syracuse Club, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, January 23, 1921. 520 Paper Says Negro Athletes Resent Spring Training Humiliation, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, January 24, 1961. 176 Ray Webster, First Interview With New Cards President Published in St. Louis, St. Louis Star and Times, June 19, 1912. Accessed September 4, 2020; Radio Affiliates, MLB.com. 626 Cardinals Communications Department, St. Louis Cardinals 2019 Media Guide, (St. Louis: St. Louis Cardinals L.L.C. The other 10 percent was divided between 4 other shareholders; Sidney Salomon Jr. held 166 shares. 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. With Hornsbys shares becoming treasury stock, Breadons controlling ownership share increased to 81 percent holding 8,231 shares.325. The Springfield Cardinals announced on Monday that it has been sold by the St. Louis Cardinals while also . https://bsd.sos.mo.gov. When the National League got rid of the joint ownership rule in 1900, it folded the Cleveland team and Stanley joined his brother in St. Louis. https://bsd.sos.mo.gov. Breadon kept his total payroll in compliance by giving increases to certain players at the expense of others. It didnt work. 294 John E. Wray, Stand-Pat Terms in a Stand Pat Park, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, December 24, 1922. [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]. Officers of the St. Louis National Baseball Club were: Gussie as president; John L. Wilson , executive vice-president; Walsingham, vice-president and operating director; Reid McCrum was treasurer; Edwin Kalbfleish, was comptroller; and Richard A. Meyer, secretary. 323 If Rogers Cant Sell Stock, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, February 1, 1927. 72 Will Sell at His Own Price, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 27, 1895. In public, he told everyone that he still was the largest shareholder of the Cardinals and the decision maker. 633 The author was one of those manual scoreboard guys starting in 1998 and I have the picture to prove it. He said it hurt that his involvement in keeping the team in town had been swept under the rug. Looking to increase paid attendance and continue the Knot-Hole Gang program, Breadon knew that the park at Natural Bridge and Vandeventer Avenues, now called Cardinal Field, was not suitable. [18], In conjunction with opening the new Busch Stadium, a mixed-use retail, entertainment, hotel, residential and office space known as Ballpark Village was planned for development adjacent to Busch Stadium. 254 Plea for $60,000, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 30, 1918. 666 Ruebblke, Ballpark Village Tower Nears Completion.. Lamping said that the Cardinals would look at all available options including outside of St. Louis city to build a new ballpark. The old players understood this and didnt mind it. They had two children, Frank De Hass (1903) and Marie (1907).152, On the day her uncle died, Helene Britton sent a telegram to Garry Herrmann telling him that Uncle Stanley had passed and asking him Will You Please Be A Pall Bearer?153 Four days after the funeral, the New York Times ran a story about Herrmanns change of heart towards Brittons owning the Cardinals. After the 2007 season, Walt Jocketty, the Cardinal general manager hired by Anheuser-Busch after the 1994 strike-shortened season, was fired because he did not embrace the analytics bent that Jeff Luhnow brought to the organization.662, After Luhnow left the Cardinals in 2012 to be the general manager of the Houston Astros, one of his former employees, Chris Correa, illegally gained access to Houstons database under the pretense that Luhnow and the Astros had accessed the Cardinals information. 2 The Primaries: An Address to the Anti-Overstoltz Voters, St.Louis Post-Dispatch, March 26, 1881. Lucas and the Brown Stockings moved to the new National League. He sent veteran pitcher Ernie Broglio to the Cubs for outfielder Lou Brock. 618 Tom Anderson and Marilyn Vise, Cards owners worth $4 Billion, St. Louis Business Journal, May 6, 2001. Frank Robison left the Spiders in the hands of his younger brother. The Brown Stockings finished fourth with a roster that featured pitcher George Bradley, shortstop Dickey Pearce, outfielder Lip Pike and outfielder Ned Cuthbert. May 25, 2021. In a separate action, Circuit Judge Daniel Fisher dismissed Robisons injunction request against Heidrick in an oral decision.136, The Browns outperformed the Cardinals in both the standings and attendance in 1902.

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