1906 - Highlanders
1906 Spalding's Base Ball Guide (Published 1908) - Elberfeld's batting average for New York of the American League is listed as .306
March 8, 1906 - The Minneapolis Journal, MN - Kid Elberfeld is on a new job. He is acting as one of the assistants to the starter at the Oaklawn track, Hot Springs. Elberfeld raises mules on his place in Albin View, Tenn., and a bunch of fractious bangtails has not terrors for the Tabasco Kid.
May 27, 1906 - The Washington Post, DC - The third in the "Kid Triumvirate," Elberfeld. of the New York Americans, had his start in Philadelphia, which seems to be a favorite place for "kids" to come from. In 1895 he was given a trial at third base, but was handicapped by a bad knee resulting from a slip and fall in a bath tub during spring training. It was years before Elberfeld for back to form, and during part of the time he retrograded into the minor leagues, but the coming on the American league saw him one of the Detroit club's stars, and after he shifted to the New York Americans, as a result of a trade for Herman Long, he took his place among the top-notchers.
May 31, 1906 - Lewis County Democrat - Baseball "Kids" - There are some 'kids' in baseball who have apparently learned the secret of perpetual youth. They were kids when they broke into the game and they remain kids. No one seems to have held the clock of time on them. Kid Gleason, Kid Nichols and Kid Elberfeld suggest themselves immediately. The last named has not been in the national game as long as the first two mentioned, but he is far from being a young blood. [31 years old] Yet nobody makes note of this fact. The trio are kids to the baseball public. They may have first names, but few have taken the trouble to find out what they are. "Kid" is designation enough. Two of the trio won the name because of diminutive size.; Gleason and Elberfeld are neither of them much bigger than the proverbial pound of butter! Nichols is a fairly tall man. How he came to get into the kid class remains a riddle.
May 31, 1906 - The New York Times - In the fourth inning Elberfeld was decided out at the plate in attempting to reach home from second on Williams's hit to left field, and immediately lost his temper. He rushed at Umpire O'Loughlin threateningly, and it took the efforts of Manager Griffith and another player to pacify him. He was not allowed to resume playing and furthermore was ordered off the field.
F- Lajoi Forges to the Front - The Brown's pair of beauty hitters, Stone and Hemphill, have been augmented by Pitcher Smith. Detroit has a lonely slugger in Cobb, whose fielding prevents the lad from being one of the greatest young ball players. Davy Jones plays rings around "Corn" in the field, but the boy has him beat batting. New York has the leader, Elberfeld,, McGuire, Chase, and Yeager, in the 300 company. Keeler is just below the mark. Chase is the only regular above the mark at present with the "Yellow Kid" out.
Note: Who is the "Yellow Kid?" Seems to be a short-lived nick-name for Kid Elberfeld.
Ellberfeld, New York 40 G, 135 AB, 33 R, 52 H, 4 SH, 7 SB, 385 Pct.
Note: Who is the "Yellow Kid?" Seems to be a short-lived nick-name for Kid Elberfeld.
Ellberfeld, New York 40 G, 135 AB, 33 R, 52 H, 4 SH, 7 SB, 385 Pct.
July 1, 1906 - The Washington Post - Elberfeld Still in the Lead - "Kid" Elberfeld, out of commission, is still high enough in the race to top George Stone, who has made heavy gains on the snappy Yankee shortstop during the past two weeks.
July 12, 1906 - The Madrid herald, NY - Elberfeld has been hit by pitches more times than any other man of the New York Americans and most likely more often than any other man in the league.
July 28, 1906 - Triple Play - Kid Elberfeld AL New York Yankees 7/28/1906 at Cleveland Naps 5*-3*-6*
July 28, 1906 - Third baseman Laporte, third baseman Moriarity, and short stop Elberfeld of New York made a triple play against Cleveland - Reach's Official American League Guide - 1906
July 29, 1906 - The New York Times - Triple Play by Americans - Cleveland, Ohio, July 28. - Elberfeld, who has not played since he was hurt in May, reappeared at short. His work was rather erratic after the long rest, although on the whole he added strength to the team. A triple play, the first in the American League this year, was made by the New Yorks in the sixth inning just when the locals threatened to tie the score. It was executed by La Porte, Moriarity and Elberfeld.
August 5, 1906 - The Washington Post, DC - A physician has advised Clarke to quit and take a rest. Will he do it? Not until he falls in his tracks. That's "Grif." He has a better chance this year than ever before for a flag. Farrell's lieutenant and his subordinate, "Kid" Elberfeld, have the nerve which win pennants, and if Clarke is to quit, Elberfeld is the only one to infuse the snappy article into the play of the Yankees in "Grif's: absence. But even Elberfeld will not fill the shoes of Clarke. If he goes, then smash goes the chances of the Yankees. We join the hosts of American League fans who which Griffith good health and more power.
August 6, 1906 - St. Louis Globe-Democrat (St. Louis, Missouri) - Elberfeld is wearing shin guards. "Kid" we didn't think you were booting them that bad. Some of the spikes that adorn the New York players are pretty near long enough to be kraut cutters.
August 8, 1906 - Short stop Elberfeld of the New York Americans attack Umpire O'Loughlin and was suspended - The Reach Official American League Guide - 1906
August 9, 1906 - St. Louis Globe-Democrat St. Louis, Missouri - Elberfeld Tries to Assault Empire
August 9, 1906 - The New York Times - St. Louis, Mo., Aug 8 - The contest started with a row, was punctuated with a row, and ended with a row. Norman Elberfeld was the first offender, and had not the players interfered it is probable that he and Umpire O'Loughlin would have had a serious mix up. Elberfeld was hit by a pitched ball in the opening inning, but O'Loughlin refused to send him to first. After nursing his arm a few moments on the locals' bench, Elberfeld started toward the umpire with a bat in hand. Players interfered, and Rickey and Chesbro finally succeeded in coaxing him away from the plate and off the grounds.
August 10. 1906 - The New York Times - Short Stop Elberfeld Suspended
August 12, 1906 - The Minneapolis Journal, MN - Elberfeld Back - Ban Johnson Not So Severe on American League Rowdies - Chicago, Aug 11. - Norman Elberfeld, the New York highlanders' crack shortstop, who was indefinitely suspended last Tuesday for an attack on Umpire "Silk" O'Loughlin at St. Louis, was today reinstated by President Ban Johnson and got into the game against the Chicago white stockings this afternoon. President Johnson returned to Chicago from Detroit this morning and Manager Clark Griffith of the highlanders immediately proceeded to his office to get Elberfeld reinstated. After some time arguing Johnson granted the request. When Charles Comiskey of the white stockings was told that Elberfeld was reinstated he did not have a word to say only that he was glad that he was, because he feels that his team can now beat the the best of them.
August 12, 1906 - The Washington Post, DC - Stone Opens Big Gap - St. Louis Slugger 24 Points Ahead of Elberfeld - George Stone sticks to the top (.375) when all other fall. Elberfeld has dropped day after day during his brief stay in the game after recovering from his injuries.He is now whaling at .351. [Note: Elberfeld is second in the league in batting.]
August 14, 1906 - The Washington Post, DC - Elberfeld Suspension Discussion
August 17, 1906 - The Washington Post, DC - Elberfeld Reinstated
August 19, 1906 - The Washington Post, DC - Elberfeld a Disturber
August 19, 1906 - The Washington Post, DC - Only Thirteen Batters survive Slump of Week - Stone Now Twelve points ahead of Elberfeld, with 142 hits - Batting averages came tumbling down with a thud last week. George Stone, the big swatsman, fell to .359, just twelve points ahead of Elberfeld. New York retains its four regulars, Elberfeld, Chase, Keeler, and McGuire still sticking above .300.
August 19, 1906 - Los Angeles Herald, CA - Elberfeld Kicked Out
August 29, 1906 - The New York Times - Elberfeld Removed
*September 3, 1906 - Kid Elberfeld‚ the hot-headed Tabasco Kid‚ assaults umpire Silk O'Loughlin and is forcibly removed by police in the first game of New York's 4-3 win over the Athletics. In the 2nd game‚ New York base runner Willie Keeler collides with SS Lave Cross trying to field a ground ball‚ and 2 runs score. O'Loughlin sees no interference‚ a call so hotly disputed by A's captain Harry Davis that‚ after 8 minutes of arguing‚ the umpire forfeits the game to New York. For New York‚ it is a ML record 5th straight doubleheader sweep in consecutive days‚ and the streak puts them back atop the AL. Elberfeld will be suspended for just 8 games for his brawl with Silk.
September 3, 1906 - THIS DAY IN BASEBALL - Kid Elberfeld, the hot-headed Tabasco Kid, assaults umpire Silk O’Loughlin and is forcibly removed by police in the first game of a doubleheader, a 4 – 3 New York win over the Athletics. In the second game, New York baserunner Willie Keeler collides with SS Lave Cross trying to field a ground ball, and two runs score. O’Loughlin sees no interference, a call so hotly disputed by A’s captain Harry Davis that, after eight minutes of arguing, the umpire forfeits the game to New York. For New York, it is a major-league record 5th straight doubleheader sweep in consecutive days.
September 3, 1906 - At New York, Shortstop Elberfeld attempted to assault Umpire O'Loughlin and was forcibly removed from the grounds by policemen. - The Reach Official American League Guide - 1906
September 4, 1906 - The Inter Ocean, Chicago, IL - Elberfeld Arrested
September 5, 1906 - The New York Times - Elberfeld Out Indefinitely - Short Stop Is Suspended by Ban Johnson as Result of His Attack on Umpire O'Loughlin - Elberfeld played in the first game, but before the second game started word was received from Ban Johnson suspending him indefinitely for his disgraceful attack on Umpire O'Loughlin on Labor Day. Joe Yeager took his place at short stop and played a creditable game. It is doubtful whether Elberfeld plays for another fortnight at least.
September 11, 1906 - The Ottawa Journal, Canada - The fact that Elberfeld has been suspended for 10 days for scrapping with "Silk" O'Loughlin is a hard blow to New York. Griffin will need the pugnacious kid in every contest, and the suspension may cost the championship. While Elberfeld has played fine ball this season and has hit hard, he has been under suspension a half dozen times for tilts with the Umpire. He has been suspended more often that any other American League player. People wonder why it is the Griff can't control Elberfeld just at the time when the loss of a regular may mean the loss of a half-dozen games.
September 12, 1906 - The Pittsburgh Press - Elberfeld does not need to be disciplined. He needs a keeper. - Elberfeld should be screened like a cistern in the yellow fever belt. He is a pest.
September 23, 1906 - The Washington Post, DC - King of the swat world is George Stone, left fielder of the St. Louis Browns. Off in front in the early stage of the race, only to be overtaken by Elberfeld, Griffith's scrappy member, then to bowl over the "Yellow Kid" once he returned to action. Stone's record today is remarkable. Elberfeld clings around the top and refuses to drop down. He has a condition in his contract with Frank Farrell providing for a bonus of $500 if he bats better than .300 during the present season. Elberfeld will likely win the additional pin money.
[Note: Yellow Kid must be Kid Elberfeld.]
[Note: Yellow Kid must be Kid Elberfeld.]
September 28, 1906 - The Washington Post - Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 27 - Had Cleveland fans been like those of some big league towns, Umpire Hurst would have been severely handled after the second of to-day's double header. Cleveland took the lead in the fourth inning of this game. Although darkness fell in the fifth inning, making it almost impossible to see the ball, Hurst kept the teams playing until New York tied the score. Bonfires were started by the derisive rooters in various parts of the stands, and a slight blaze occurred in the third-base pavilion. It was extinguished without damage, however. After the game Delehanty and Elberfeld, of the visitors, became involved in an altercation with the crowd about the New York bus, the players knocking down two of the mob before they could enter the wagon.
October 7, 1906 - The Washington Post, DC - Elberfeld Drops - Elberfeld, who fought for the pennant this season as hard as his leader, Griffith, is down in seventh place. The "Tobasco Kid" held the lead all season while out of the game. Before he was injured the shortstop ran up a phenomenal average for the early season, and none of the big batters could overcome the lead. Stone for near the figure on his sensational spurt during the early part of August.
October 30, 1906 - The Brooklyn Daily Eagle - New Fangled Baseball
November 21, 1906 - Oakland Tribune, CA - Kid Elberfeld fights the ball and gets away with it just about as well as any other player. He comes in after every infield hit and snatches it up. You never see the "Kid" waiting for a ball to come to him. He goes right after it, spears it, and throws his man out. Ofttimes, if he waited for it, the runner would be safe. Elberfeld, however, has the trick of fighting the ball, and yet giving just so much with it that he does not hurt himself greatly. His hands, from his long years at play, are seared and calloused.
