Three advertisements for Old Underoof Whiskey that appeared in Chicago during the 1910 World Series between the Cubs and the Philadelphia Athletics. The first “Safe On First,” above, appeared after Charles “Chief” Bender beat the Cubs 4 to 1, giving up only three hits in game one. The second “Still In The Game,” below, appeared before game three. The bear is holding as “elephant gun” with four spent shells on the ground–(Orval) Overall, (Harry) McIntire, (Lew) Richie, and (Mordecai) Brown–the four pitchers who gave up 13 runs to the Athletics and the first two games.
The final one, bottom, “No They are Not Dead” appeared before game four. The Cubs, down 3 games to 0 beat the Athletics 4 to 3 in 10 innings, Brown relieved Leonard “King” Cole in the ninth and got the decision over Bender. The following day Jack Coombs beat the Cubs and Brown 7 to 2 to take the series four games to one.
I am the daughter of James Henry Dygert spitball pitcher on the Roster for 1910 Series.. I enjoy reading about my Dad.
Thank you Joyce.