1907 - Highlanders
1907 Spalding's Base Ball Guide (Published 1908) - Elberfeld's batting average for New York of the American League is listed as .271
1907 - The Iowa Baseball Confederacy By W. P. Kinsella - In the summer of 1907, the Detroit Tigers, who were burning up the American League, were invited to Big Inning, Iowa, to play the Iowa Baseball Confederacy All-Stars on July 4. In May, the Tigers sent a former player of theirs named Norman Elberfeld, known as the Tabasco Kid, to Big Inning to scout the IBC. The Tabasco Kid sent back a report saying that though the players were for the most part unknown, the caliber of play in the Iowa Baseball Confederacy was so high that it could prove embarrassing to a major-league team experiencing an off day. The Tigers politely declined the invitation.
January 10, 1907 - The Madrid herald, NY - Four Yankees—Chase, Elberfeld, Keeler and Yeager—batted over .300 last season.
January 25, 1907 - The Pittsburgh Press - Walter Clarkson - Walter Clarkson, the former Harvard pitcher, who will be seen with the New York Americans this year has been spending the year in Boston. Norman Elberfeld has always been a firm believer in Clarkson. He said recently that the former Harvard man had every curve and delivery that the best pitcher in the country could ever show, and that it was a puzzle to him why the young man did not receive more regular work. See http://sabr.org/bioproj/person/b2cd1049 for a complete bio.
May 26,1907 - The Butte Miner (Butte, Montana) - Elberfeld Highlander Captain - "What are you kicking about?" said Tim Hurst to Elberfeld on day, as that little bantam made a protest. "Why, I, I am captain," responded the little bantam. "Well, of all the things," said Tim, in apparent astonishment. "Of all things, to appoint such as you to captain this team." And something subsided.
March 31, 1907 - The New York Times - Elberfeld Kept Out of the Field on Physician's Advice - The New Yorkers are fast rounding into condition, and "Kid" Elberfeld is the only member of "Griff's" bunch who is now out of the game. A physician advised him no to try to work on the field at all, and consequently he remains quiet. It is thought that he will get back in shape this week.
May 20, 1907 - In the Highlanders' 4-1 win over Boston‚ Kid Elberfeld accounts for half the total tallies with 2 steals of home‚ the first American Leaguer to accomplish that feat.
May 21, 1907 - The New York Times - St. Louis Browns Defeat the Yankees in a Close Struggle - St. Louis, May 20 - Elberfeld was back in the game after his slight injury.
*May 31, 1907 - Shortstop Kid Elberfeld steals home twice against Boston. (Playing for Highlanders)
May 31, 1907 - The Highlanders beat Boston‚ 4-1‚ behind Frank Kitson‚ making his first appearance for New York. Kitson was 0-3 for the Nationals this year‚ but will go 4-0 in New York. Kid Elberfeld of the Highlanders has a steal of home‚ and Hal Chase has 2 steals.
June 12, 1907 - The Highlanders make it easy for the Tigers by committing 11 errors in the 14-6 win by Detroit. Shortstop Kid Elberfeld leads the bobble gang with 4 errors; 1B Chase‚ 3B LaPorte‚ 2B Williams‚ LF Conroy‚ and pitchers Orth and Hogg each add a miscue. Following the game‚ New York manager Clark Griffith gets into a fracas with a fan and is charged with assault. Griffith later argues self defense and receives a fine.
June 12, 1907
Eight different Highlanders commit a total of eleven errors en route to a 16-4 loss to Detroit. Shortstop Kid Elberfeld commits four of the fielding miscues in the contest played in New York's American League Park.
June 12, 1907
Eight different Highlanders commit a total of eleven errors en route to a 16-4 loss to Detroit. Shortstop Kid Elberfeld commits four of the fielding miscues in the contest played in New York's American League Park.
June 19, 1907 - The New York Times - "Kid" Elberfeld Banished - Umpire O'Loughlin, he of the strong lungs and inimitable "tuh," had to make some close decisions. One cropped up in the fifth inning, and New York suffered. Stone stole second, but "Kid" Elberfeld said he was positive that he had been put out. He was so vehement in his protestations that O'Loughlin humiliated him by ushering him out of the game and banishing him to the clubhouse.
June 28, 1907 - Chadron Record (Chadron, Nebraska) - Elberfeld invents a double-squeeze play
July 4, 1907 - The Iowa Baseball Confederacy - By W. P. Kinsella - In the summer 011907, the Detroit Tigers, who were burning up the American League, were invited to Big Inning, Iowa, to play the Iowa Baseball Confederacy All-Stars on July 4. In May, the Tigers sent a former player of theirs named Norman Elberfeld, known as the Tabasco Kid, to Big Inning to scout the IBC. The Tabasco Kid sent back a report saying that though the players were for the most part unknown, the caliber of play in the Iowa Baseball Confederacy was so high that it could prove embarrassing to a major-league team experiencing an off day. The Tigers politely declined the invitation.
August 7, 1907 - The New York Times - Elberfeld Still Under Ban
August 12, 1907 - Los Angeles Herald (Los Angeles, California) ELBERFELD THREW MUD AT OFFENDING UMPIRE "Kid" Elberfeld, now under suspension imposed by Manager Clark Griffith of the Highlanders for Indifferent playing, has had more personal encounters on the ball field with umpires than any other player in the big leagues He cannnot remember all his battles, but recalls one he considers the funniest of his experiences— that Is. funny for Elberfeld. It happened while the "Kid " was In the American Association with the Milwaukee team. The umpire was a gentleman named Brennan. and he was. In Elberfeld's opinion, giving the "Kid's" team all the worst of the decisions on a close game. In the ninth inning with two out and Elberfeld's team one run ahead. Brennan called a runner safe at second after the "Kid" had slid through the mud and tagged him. Elberfeld sat up with his two hands in the mud. and when Brennan yelled "safe" the "Kid" grabbed a handful of mud and threw it right Into Brennan's mouth. He did not wait to be put out of the game, but went right to the club house, where he watched the games for ten days. [NOTE: This identical article appeared in papers around the country]
August 15, 1907 - The Madrid herald, NY - "Kid" Elberfeld, the Yankee short-stop, was suspended when the locals lost two games to Cleveland.
August 19, 1907 - Waterbury Democrat (Waterbury, Connecticut) - Kid Elberfeld and Ump Brennan story - Kid Elberfeld and Ump Brennan story
August 26, 1907 - Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL)
SOX WIN AGAIN; IN FIRST PLACE.
Victory Over Yanks and Athletics' Defeat Leave Narrow Margin. ELBERFELD AIDS RESULT.
Contest Seems Lost. When Foe-man Bungles and Turns Tide; Score, 3 to 2, -
BY CHARLES DRYDEN.
Hooray for K. Elberfeld, our worthy benefactor! When the sting of defeat was about to pierce the vitals of the Sox the genial shortstop emitted a heave that was a bird of paradise. Two runs bubbled across, and the champions cashed by a score of 3 to 2. An even break at St. Louis enabled the Sox to pass the Athletics and take first place.
What makes the climax glitter more brightly is the fact that the winner had one man down in the ninth before Newton blew. The stuff the doctor unloaded from his port gangway had buffaloed the Sox with three singles and the big show displayed all the goose marks of a shutout. But the cohorts of the boss del mundo must not be numbered with the slain until the last gent is laid out. Give them a leg to stand on and the other fellows must keep an eye peeled.
About 16,000 patriots were standing on both legs chewing wind and spitting the same at Dr. E. Newton when the time came for him to pronounce the benediction. A slight dent appeared in the tumult when Rohe batted for Walsh and skied to right. The multitude felt harshly toward Willie Keeler. but he must do his duty. Hahn pasted a single over second. The doctor made a grab, but the ball was on its way before he put his mitt down.
Sets the Bugs Buzzing.
Jones was in a fair way to whiff when he boosted a foul toward the fringe of society standing on the grass. Thomas reached the ball and muffed it. The waves of sound twisted the sphere from his eager hooks. Glad, to be alive once more, Jones whaled away and pasted another single to center. To the fair imitation of a bughouse gone dotty, Mr. Isbell poled a much-needed single that tailled Hahn and moved Jones to third. At that thrilling period Elberfeld hastened to the side of the doctor and begged him to retain his nerve.
"Be calm," said the Tabasco Kid, "don't let them get your goat." Just to show he was in full possession of his mental facilities Dr. Newton drew a brunette handkerchief from his pistol pocket and swabbed his brow. Donohue came up and sacrificed, which many said was a bad break. He bunted to Newton, and the out put runners on second and third with two dead. Jiggs did the right thing after all, for had Jones scored on Isbell's contemplated steal it meant a tie score.
While Davis was rubbing some dirt on himself at the pan Elberfeld once more cautioned Newton not to lose his noodle. The Tabasco athlete was so long delivering good advice that O'Loughlin had to shoo him, back on the job.
Two Sprint to Cover
On the first ball pitched Davis rolled a sharp grounder to short. Elberfeld picked it up and dented the dirt ten feet in front of Moriarity. The sphere became tangled up in the first sacker's person, and while he was looking for it Jones and Isbell sprinted into camp. Thereupon Mr. Moriarity grew fatigued and quit looking for the ball. Before the athletes could disperse the diamond was full of howling fanatics. The overflow crowd swamped the works to congratulate Davis and shower friendly pats upon the quivering back of K. Elberfeld, who dodged in and out on his way to the coop. " Good boy, Kid," said the bugs. " We never could have done it but for you. Welcome to our fair city.” Mr. Elberfeld's replies to this repartee are unfit for publication, and on that account we omit them from a clean family Journal.
On his farm at Suffern, N. Y., the peppery, little shortstop maintains a ten horse power phonograph. He will prepare a speech telling himself what he thinks of himself and let it run all winter.
SOX WIN AGAIN; IN FIRST PLACE.
Victory Over Yanks and Athletics' Defeat Leave Narrow Margin. ELBERFELD AIDS RESULT.
Contest Seems Lost. When Foe-man Bungles and Turns Tide; Score, 3 to 2, -
BY CHARLES DRYDEN.
Hooray for K. Elberfeld, our worthy benefactor! When the sting of defeat was about to pierce the vitals of the Sox the genial shortstop emitted a heave that was a bird of paradise. Two runs bubbled across, and the champions cashed by a score of 3 to 2. An even break at St. Louis enabled the Sox to pass the Athletics and take first place.
What makes the climax glitter more brightly is the fact that the winner had one man down in the ninth before Newton blew. The stuff the doctor unloaded from his port gangway had buffaloed the Sox with three singles and the big show displayed all the goose marks of a shutout. But the cohorts of the boss del mundo must not be numbered with the slain until the last gent is laid out. Give them a leg to stand on and the other fellows must keep an eye peeled.
About 16,000 patriots were standing on both legs chewing wind and spitting the same at Dr. E. Newton when the time came for him to pronounce the benediction. A slight dent appeared in the tumult when Rohe batted for Walsh and skied to right. The multitude felt harshly toward Willie Keeler. but he must do his duty. Hahn pasted a single over second. The doctor made a grab, but the ball was on its way before he put his mitt down.
Sets the Bugs Buzzing.
Jones was in a fair way to whiff when he boosted a foul toward the fringe of society standing on the grass. Thomas reached the ball and muffed it. The waves of sound twisted the sphere from his eager hooks. Glad, to be alive once more, Jones whaled away and pasted another single to center. To the fair imitation of a bughouse gone dotty, Mr. Isbell poled a much-needed single that tailled Hahn and moved Jones to third. At that thrilling period Elberfeld hastened to the side of the doctor and begged him to retain his nerve.
"Be calm," said the Tabasco Kid, "don't let them get your goat." Just to show he was in full possession of his mental facilities Dr. Newton drew a brunette handkerchief from his pistol pocket and swabbed his brow. Donohue came up and sacrificed, which many said was a bad break. He bunted to Newton, and the out put runners on second and third with two dead. Jiggs did the right thing after all, for had Jones scored on Isbell's contemplated steal it meant a tie score.
While Davis was rubbing some dirt on himself at the pan Elberfeld once more cautioned Newton not to lose his noodle. The Tabasco athlete was so long delivering good advice that O'Loughlin had to shoo him, back on the job.
Two Sprint to Cover
On the first ball pitched Davis rolled a sharp grounder to short. Elberfeld picked it up and dented the dirt ten feet in front of Moriarity. The sphere became tangled up in the first sacker's person, and while he was looking for it Jones and Isbell sprinted into camp. Thereupon Mr. Moriarity grew fatigued and quit looking for the ball. Before the athletes could disperse the diamond was full of howling fanatics. The overflow crowd swamped the works to congratulate Davis and shower friendly pats upon the quivering back of K. Elberfeld, who dodged in and out on his way to the coop. " Good boy, Kid," said the bugs. " We never could have done it but for you. Welcome to our fair city.” Mr. Elberfeld's replies to this repartee are unfit for publication, and on that account we omit them from a clean family Journal.
On his farm at Suffern, N. Y., the peppery, little shortstop maintains a ten horse power phonograph. He will prepare a speech telling himself what he thinks of himself and let it run all winter.
August 28, 1907 - The New York Times - Yankees Start Well at Home By Defeating Boston 5 to 1 - The Yankees yesterday returned to their own lot and defeated Boston 5 to I by clean hitting, with. enough singles bunched to give them an easy victory. The locals never played in better form, and although the weather conditions kept the crowd down to small proportions, those present saw a fine contest. It was scientific baseball all through, with a marvelous catch and exceptional play here and there. " Kid " Elberfeld was a star yesterday. All the offerings that the visiting batsmen sent into his path, with the exception of one, had no terrors for him, and his throwing and wonderful stops would have even aroused the jealousy of either the great Tinker or Hans Wagner. In fact, both nines played in dashing, snappy fashion, but Elberfeld certainly held the centre of the diamond.
September 05, 1907 - The Madrid herald, NY - Elberfeld, of the New York Americans, is quoted as having said that he expected to be transferred to Washington during the fall or winter.
September 7, 1907 - as reported October 2, 1924 - Kingston Daily Freeman, NY - Elberfeld Kills Feat - Norman Elberfeld was always at his best when under pressure. In a game played Sept. 7, 1907, Berger, pitching for Cleveland against the Yanks, up until the ninth had disposed of twenty five batsman without allowing a single hit. In the ninth, with one man down, the kid was sent in as a pinch hitter and made good by getting to Berger for the first and only hit made that day. Berger, however, with Elberfeld on first, retired the next two batsman in order. Kid Elberfeld spoiled Berger's chances fro a trip to the hall of fame.
September 26. 1907 - Today in Tribe History: September 26, 1907
Heinie Berger allows just one hit to New York as the Naps defeat the Highlanders, 6-0, giving Cleveland back-to-back one-hitters.
Addie Joss threw his one-hitter the day before in a 3-1 victory. Berger was even better, taking a no-hitter into the ninth inning.
The leadoff man for the Highlanders in the final frame, Jack Chesbro, was lifted for pinch-hitter Kid Elberfeld. It was manager Clark Griffith‘s move that paid off, as Elberfeld lined a single over second base. The New Yorkers, trailing six, would get Willie Keeler on via throwing error, but Berger took care of the next three batters with ease to end it.
Had Berger been able to complete the no-hitter, it would have been the first in the American League that season. He would finish the year 3-3 with a 2.99 ERA in 14 games, including seven starts. He threw five complete games and one shutout, the one-hitter.
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Heinie Berger allows just one hit to New York as the Naps defeat the Highlanders, 6-0, giving Cleveland back-to-back one-hitters.
Addie Joss threw his one-hitter the day before in a 3-1 victory. Berger was even better, taking a no-hitter into the ninth inning.
The leadoff man for the Highlanders in the final frame, Jack Chesbro, was lifted for pinch-hitter Kid Elberfeld. It was manager Clark Griffith‘s move that paid off, as Elberfeld lined a single over second base. The New Yorkers, trailing six, would get Willie Keeler on via throwing error, but Berger took care of the next three batters with ease to end it.
Had Berger been able to complete the no-hitter, it would have been the first in the American League that season. He would finish the year 3-3 with a 2.99 ERA in 14 games, including seven starts. He threw five complete games and one shutout, the one-hitter.
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December 05, 1907 - The Madrid herald, NY - Hal Chase, the first baseman of the New York American League team, signed a three-year contract with the Yankees. Elberfeld has also signed for next year.
