1910 Nashville Standard Giants

A Calendar, Including Newspaper Clippings, of the 1910 Nashville Standard Giants

1910 Nashville Standard Giants

Stories are placed in order of the date they appeared.

April 16, 1910

Indianapolis, IN
"In the Field of Sport. - By Harold C. McGath. - Where to Write Ball Clubs. - Their Names and Addresses of the Managers. - The following are the names and addresses of managers of prominent colored baseball clubs in the United States: - Nashville Standard Giants - J.W. White, 136 Fifth Avenue, South, Nashville, Tennessee."

St. Louis, MO
"With the Memphis and Nashville Giants as attractions, we were compelled to close our gates at 2:30, one hour before play was called; the crowd swarmed upon the field, making ground rules necessary."

May 28, 1910

Nashville, TN
"The Standard Giants Baseball Club of Nashville, Tennessee, is prepared to meet all comers. They have a strong team with the following players: William Fly, first base; John Hurt, second base; Bud Collins, third base; Jordan King, short stop; Kennedy, right field; Arthur Johnson, left field; Johnson, James Watkins, catchers; H. Myers, center field; Henry Church, Arthur Edwards, Fletcher, Sam Bowman, pitchers."

July 10, 1910

St. Louis, MO
"The St. Louis Giants continued their long string of victories by taking two games from Nashville, July 10 and 11, before a big crowd. First Game - St. Louis Giants 10, Nashville 4. Attendance 4,500."

July 11, 1910

St. Louis, MO
"Second Game - St. Louis Giants 9, Nashville 0. Attendance 2,800."

July 18, 1910

Nashville, TN
"Thirteen Innings to a Draw. - On Monday of this week, Kuhn's Giants and the Red Sox crossed bats at the Athletic Park, and for thirteen innings furnished the few fans assembled there a fine article of baseball. The game was a close one and very few errors were made in either side. Church for the Giants pitched in rare form, having good control and using fine judgment throughout the game. His work Monday reminded one of Church of years ago. Opposing Church was the Sox twirler Martin, a youth who is the equal, if not the superior, of any colored pitcher seen in the parts for several years. He has good control, good curves, plenty of speed, a good slow ball, and is as cool as a veteran. He is a good hitter. His failure to touch second base on his own three bagger practically lsot his game. Other features of the game were a sensational catch in left center by Bud Collins of the Giants, cutting off two runs, two fine throws from left field by King of the Sox, retiring runners at the plate, the hitting and throwing of Gill, catcher of the Sox, and the first base playing Caruthers of the same team. The team work of both clubs was good and this game demonstrates the fact that there can be good ball among the colored clubs of this city. The same clubs play again Monday, July 25, and their fine sportsmanship and good playing deserve the patronage of the people of this city. A permanent baseball club of quality is now promised the sporting public of Nashville and if you would see the best clubs of the country brought here, then go out and see the boys Monday and give them your aid and encouragement."

July 23, 1910

Chicago, IL
"On Monday of this week the Chicago Baseball League passed a rule barring games between its members and all visiting colored ball clubs from now on, the rule being made to include the Cuban clubs that have been playing around the circuit the past two years. The rule will work very badly against the Stars of Cuba, who figured on playing on the Chicago League Circuit after the Cuban Stars left the city. This action means that the Chicago Leaguers will not play visiting colored teams any more in the future."

July 25, 1910

Nashville, TN
"The same clubs (Nashville Giants and the Red Sox) play again Monday, July 25, and their fine sportsmanship and good playing deserve the patronage of the people of this city."