1929/1930 Home Video at Wrigley.
This is some nice old footage.
The first part is the 1930 flag raising of the 1929 pennant. Based on the games on the scoreboard it must have been June 21, 1930.
The second part is from Game 1 of the 1929 World Series. Note sidearmer Howard Ehmke warming up for the A's. He was the surprise starter for that game. Connie Mack passed up 20 game winners Lefty Grove and George Earnshaw for Ehmke. Mack thought Ehmke's style would work aganist the Cubs and he was right as Ehmke won 2 games in the series. Grove didn't start a game in the series. Charlie Root is the pitcher for the Cubs.
Some good shots of Wrigley from that era. There is also a brief shot outside the park of the Herald Examiner's old scoreboard where fans could keep up with the game.
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Very cool!
Thanks for posting that!
It was interesting to see how the bleachers extended all the way down to the field. Was that how they were in 1929, or was it just a temporary arrangement for the Series?
by Mike Vails Evil Twin on Dec 31, 2008 12:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Pat Pieper
Pat Pieper can be seen at 4:33 announcing the lineups using a megaphone. He switched to an electronic PA system in 1932.
Al Spangler
by AlSpangler on Dec 31, 2008 5:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the interesting footage. The fans apparel has certainly changed, yet so much else looks similar to today.
by onedaythecubs on Jan 1, 2009 6:56 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
MLB TV
premiered today. THey are showing the 1956 Don Larsen perfect game.
by azjazzman on Jan 2, 2009 12:29 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
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