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| name = Harry H. Short |
| name = Harry H. Short |
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| image = Senators1906.jpg |
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| position = [[Second baseman]]<br/>[[Shortstop]]<br/>[[Outfielder]] |
| position = [[Second baseman]]<br/>[[Third baseman]]<br/>[[Shortstop]]<br/>[[Outfielder]] |
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| birth_date = {{birth date|1878|4|16}} |
| birth_date = {{birth date|1878|4|16}} |
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| birth_place = [[Plymouth, Indiana]] |
| birth_place = [[Plymouth, Indiana]] |
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| bats = Right |
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| throws = Right |
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| debutleague = [[ |
| debutleague = [[Kansas State League]] |
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| debutyear = 1905 |
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| debutteam = [[Minneapolis Minnies (Kansas)|Minneapolis Minnies]] |
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| finalleague = [[Central Kansas League]] |
| finalleague = [[Central Kansas League]] |
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| finalyear = 1911 |
| finalyear = 1911 |
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| finalteam = Concordia Travelers |
| finalteam = [[Concordia Travelers]] |
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| stat1label = [[Batting average]] |
| stat1label = [[Batting average (baseball)|Batting average]] |
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| stat1value = .254 |
| stat1value = .254 |
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| stat2label = [[Stolen base]]s |
| stat2label = [[Stolen base]]s |
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*[[Minneapolis Minnies (Kansas)|Minneapolis Minnies]] (1905) |
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*[[Austin Senators]] (1906–1908) |
*[[Austin Senators]] (1906–1908) |
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*[[Houston Buffaloes]]/[[Waco Navigators]] (1909) |
*[[Houston Buffaloes]]/[[Waco Navigators]] (1909) |
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*Concordia |
*[[Concordia Travelers]] (1910–1911) |
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*Concordia Travelers (1911) |
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:;Managerial career |
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*Concordia |
*Concordia Travelers (1910–1911) |
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*Concordia Travelers (1911) |
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* League leader stolen bases, 1907 |
* League leader stolen bases, 1907 |
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'''Harry H. Short''' (April 16, 1878 in [[Plymouth, Indiana]] – November 20, 1954 in [[Garden City, Kansas]]) was a minor league baseball player and manager. He played on two [[Texas League]] championship [[Austin Senators]] teams (in 1906 and 1907), and led the league in stolen bases in 1907 with 78.<ref name="Spoke">{{cite book|last=Alexander|first=Charles C.|title=Spoke: A Biography of Tris Speaker|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=SxEqCAAAQBAJ& |
'''Harry H. Short''' (April 16, 1878 in [[Plymouth, Indiana]] – November 20, 1954 in [[Garden City, Kansas]]) was a minor league baseball player and manager. He played on two [[Texas League]] championship [[Austin Senators]] teams (in 1906 and 1907), and led the league in stolen bases in 1907 with 78.<ref name="Spoke">{{cite book|last=Alexander|first=Charles C.|title=Spoke: A Biography of Tris Speaker|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=SxEqCAAAQBAJ&q=%22Harry+Short%22+baseball&pg=PT20|date=April 16, 2015|publisher=McFarland|isbn=9781476622446}}</ref> |
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==Playing career== |
==Playing career== |
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Short grew up in [[Concordia, Kansas]]; his younger brother was [[Clyde Short]] who would go on to become Chairman of the [[Kansas Democratic Party]].<ref name="FI2">{{cite news|title=Clyde Short Dies|last=staff|date=February 29, 1936|work=The Frankfort Index|publisher=The Associated Press}}</ref> |
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⚫ | Harry Short attended [[Emporia State University|Kansas State Normal College]] and played shortstop<ref name="College">{{cite news|title=College Team Chosen|last=staff|date=April 10, 1902|work=Emporia Republican|page=3}}</ref> on the college team.<ref name="CBE11">{{cite news|title=With The Ballplayers|last=staff|date=August 23, 1910|work=Concordia Blade-Empire}}</ref> After subsequently playing on semi-professional teams in Concordia, where he became known for his strong fielding and speed,<ref name="TDB2">{{cite news|title=An Errorless Game: Concordia's Second Shutout of Chapman Was Result of Fine Playing|last=staff|date=May 16, 1903|work=The Daily Blade|page=1}}</ref> he entered minor league baseball in 1904 with a team in [[New Bern, North Carolina]].<ref name="CBE11"/> In 1905 he played for the [[Minneapolis Minnies (Kansas)|Minneapolis Minnies]] of the [[Kansas State League]].<ref name="CBE11"/> In 1906, he was recruited by, and played [[third baseman|third base]] (and other positions) for, the Austin Senators, who were part of the [[South Texas League]] that year.<ref name="wright">{{cite book|last=Wright|first=Marshall D.|title=The Texas League In Baseball: 1888-1958|year=2004|publisher=McFarland|isbn=0786418028|pages=99, 104, 116, 119, 123}}</ref> The 1906 Senators won their league championship by default when the [[Houston Buffaloes]] refused to stop using non-league players. He remained with the Senators in 1907, a year in which he led the league in stolen bases with 78<ref name="wright"/> and won another league championship.<ref name="wright"/> |
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⚫ | During 1907, the Senators would post one of the most lopsided victories in baseball history, by defeating the [[San Antonio Bronchos]] in the second game of a [[doubleheader (baseball)|doubleheader]] 44-0.<ref name="hagerty">{{cite web|url=http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/san-antonio-austin-texas-league-1907-minor-team-lost-44-0/151xtr6isxqoq18mh59zxzng0q|title=The time a minor league team lost 44-0|last=Hagerty|first=Tim|work=Sporting News|accessdate=10 September 2017}}</ref> During this game, Short scored seven runs on five hits, stole four bases and hit a double and a triple.<ref name="diamonds">{{cite web|url=http://www.diamondsinthedusk.com/uploads/articles/20-img2-AUSTIN_1907_44-0.pdf|title=Austin Senators: 44-0|work=Diamonds in the Dusk|accessdate=10 September 2017}}</ref> |
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⚫ | During 1907, the Senators would post one of the most lopsided victories in baseball history, by defeating the [[San Antonio Bronchos]] in the second game of a [[doubleheader (baseball)|doubleheader]] 44-0.<ref name="hagerty">{{cite web|url=http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/san-antonio-austin-texas-league-1907-minor-team-lost-44-0/151xtr6isxqoq18mh59zxzng0q|title=The time a minor league team lost 44-0|last=Hagerty|first=Tim|work=Sporting News|accessdate=10 September 2017}}</ref> During this game, Short scored seven runs on five hits, stole four bases and hit a double and a triple.<ref name="diamonds">{{cite web|url=http://www.diamondsinthedusk.com/uploads/articles/20-img2-AUSTIN_1907_44-0.pdf|title=Austin Senators: 44-0|work=Diamonds in the Dusk|accessdate=10 September 2017}}</ref> He was referred to in articles as "one of the fastest baserunners and best base-stealers in Texas",<ref name="Slide">{{cite news|title=Short's Great Slide|last=staff|date=April 26, 1907|work=Concordia Blade-Empire|page=4}}</ref> and was also a fan-favorite that year to take over managing the Senators team.<ref name="Gordon">{{cite news|title=A Gentle Roast for Gordon: Austin Wants a Change in Managers, Short Touted for the Job|last=staff|date=July 2, 1907|work=Houston Post|page=3}}</ref> |
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Short played again for Austin in 1908, before splitting 1909 between the [[Houston Buffaloes]]<ref name="TDB1">{{cite news|title=Takes a Bride in Texas-Concordia Boy's Capture|last=staff|date=May 3, 1909|work=The Daily Blade|page=1|accessdate=26 January 2018}}</ref> and [[Waco Navigators]]. In 1910, he left the [[Texas League]] for the Central Kansas League, where he became player-manager of the team in [[Concordia, Kansas|Concordia]].<ref name="BDC">{{cite news|title=Base Ball Notes|last=staff|date=June 17, 1910|work=The Beloit Daily Caller|page=4|accessdate=26 January 2018}}</ref> His teams won league championships in 1910 and 1911. |
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Short played again for Austin in 1908, then began 1909 with the [[Houston Buffaloes]]<ref name="TDB1">{{cite news|title=Takes a Bride in Texas-Concordia Boy's Capture|last=staff|date=May 3, 1909|work=The Daily Blade|page=1}}</ref> before being traded to the [[Waco Navigators]] for [[Hub Northen]]<ref name="HP">{{cite news|title=Hits and Errors By Houston and Waco, Respectively, Defeated Navigators 4-1|last=staff|date=July 17, 1909|work=The Houston Post}}</ref> (who would go on to play for the [[Cincinnati Reds]], [[Brooklyn Dodgers]], and [[St. Louis Browns]]).<ref name="BR99">{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=northe001hub|title=Hub Northen|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=4 February 2018}}</ref> In 1910, he left the [[Texas League]] for the [[Central Kansas League]], where he became player-manager of the [[Concordia Travelers]].<ref name="BDC">{{cite news|title=Base Ball Notes|last=staff|date=June 17, 1910|work=The Beloit Daily Caller|page=4}}</ref> The Travelers won league championships in 1910 and 1911, and during the latter season, the Travelers and Short were accused by the [[Clay Center Cubs]] of "throwing games" to the [[Junction City Soldiers]], which was hotly debated in opposing newspapers columns in both towns.<ref name="ClayC">{{cite news|title=Clay Center Kicks|last=staff|date=July 20, 1911|work=Junction City Weekly Union|page=4}}</ref> After the Central Kansas League folded, he continued to play for local Kansas teams until at least 1915.<ref name="Arrivals">{{cite news|title=Arrivals-Departures|last=staff|date=August 12, 1915|work=The Beloit Daily Call|page=4}}</ref> |
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==Managerial career== |
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| 1910 || Concordia |
| 1910 || Concordia Travelers || Central Kansas League || 1st<ref name="worth">{{cite book|last=Worth|first=Richard|title=Baseball Team Names: A Worldwide Dictionary, 1869-2011|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=uaoiAgAAQBAJ&q=%22Harry+Short%22+baseball&pg=PA82|date=February 27, 2013|publisher=McFarland|isbn=9780786468447|page=82}}</ref> |
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| 1911 || Concordia Travelers || Central Kansas League || 1st<ref name="worth"/> |
| 1911 || Concordia Travelers || Central Kansas League || 1st<ref name="worth"/> |
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During his early career as a player-manager, Short's teams were often referred to as "Short's Boosters" or "Short's Travelers". In his first two managing seasons, he played with and coached [[Chick Smith]] and the Travelers won their league championship.<ref name="worth"/> After the |
During his early career as a player-manager, Short's teams were often referred to as "Short's Boosters" or "Short's Travelers". In his first two managing seasons, he played with and coached [[Chick Smith]] and the Travelers won their league championship.<ref name="worth"/> After the Central Kansas League folded, Short went on to manage and play for a number of other teams for other baseball leagues throughout [[Kansas]].<ref name="BCDD">{{cite news|title=Kansas State League Ball Team at Pratt: Harry Short of Concordia Probable Manager-To Raise Funds For Franchise|last=Sheridan|first=Hal|date=April 15, 1915|work=Barton County Daily Democrat|page=6}}</ref><ref name="TDB">{{cite news|title=Harry Short Will Manage Team|last=staff|date=June 6, 1913|work=The Daily Blade|page=1}}</ref><ref name="Arrivals"/> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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[[Category:Concordia Travelers players]] |
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[[Category:Minneapolis Minnies (Kansas) players]] |
Revision as of 20:26, 3 October 2022
Harry H. Short | |
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Second baseman Third baseman Shortstop Outfielder | |
Born: Plymouth, Indiana | April 16, 1878|
Died: November 20, 1954 Garden City, Kansas | (aged 76)|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
Kansas State League debut | |
1905, for the Minneapolis Minnies | |
Last Central Kansas League appearance | |
1911, for the Concordia Travelers | |
Career statistics | |
Batting average | .254 |
Stolen bases | 210 |
Teams | |
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Career highlights and awards | |
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Harry H. Short (April 16, 1878 in Plymouth, Indiana – November 20, 1954 in Garden City, Kansas) was a minor league baseball player and manager. He played on two Texas League championship Austin Senators teams (in 1906 and 1907), and led the league in stolen bases in 1907 with 78.[1]
Playing career
Short grew up in Concordia, Kansas; his younger brother was Clyde Short who would go on to become Chairman of the Kansas Democratic Party.[2]
Harry Short attended Kansas State Normal College and played shortstop[3] on the college team.[4] After subsequently playing on semi-professional teams in Concordia, where he became known for his strong fielding and speed,[5] he entered minor league baseball in 1904 with a team in New Bern, North Carolina.[4] In 1905 he played for the Minneapolis Minnies of the Kansas State League.[4] In 1906, he was recruited by, and played third base (and other positions) for, the Austin Senators, who were part of the South Texas League that year.[6] The 1906 Senators won their league championship by default when the Houston Buffaloes refused to stop using non-league players. He remained with the Senators in 1907, a year in which he led the league in stolen bases with 78[6] and won another league championship.[6]
During 1907, the Senators would post one of the most lopsided victories in baseball history, by defeating the San Antonio Bronchos in the second game of a doubleheader 44-0.[7] During this game, Short scored seven runs on five hits, stole four bases and hit a double and a triple.[8] He was referred to in articles as "one of the fastest baserunners and best base-stealers in Texas",[9] and was also a fan-favorite that year to take over managing the Senators team.[10]
Short played again for Austin in 1908, then began 1909 with the Houston Buffaloes[11] before being traded to the Waco Navigators for Hub Northen[12] (who would go on to play for the Cincinnati Reds, Brooklyn Dodgers, and St. Louis Browns).[13] In 1910, he left the Texas League for the Central Kansas League, where he became player-manager of the Concordia Travelers.[14] The Travelers won league championships in 1910 and 1911, and during the latter season, the Travelers and Short were accused by the Clay Center Cubs of "throwing games" to the Junction City Soldiers, which was hotly debated in opposing newspapers columns in both towns.[15] After the Central Kansas League folded, he continued to play for local Kansas teams until at least 1915.[16]
Managerial career
Year-by-year managerial record
Year | Team | League | Finish | |
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1910 | Concordia Travelers | Central Kansas League | 1st[17] | |
1911 | Concordia Travelers | Central Kansas League | 1st[17] |
During his early career as a player-manager, Short's teams were often referred to as "Short's Boosters" or "Short's Travelers". In his first two managing seasons, he played with and coached Chick Smith and the Travelers won their league championship.[17] After the Central Kansas League folded, Short went on to manage and play for a number of other teams for other baseball leagues throughout Kansas.[18][19][16]
References
- ^ Alexander, Charles C. (April 16, 2015). Spoke: A Biography of Tris Speaker. McFarland. ISBN 9781476622446.
- ^ staff (February 29, 1936). "Clyde Short Dies". The Frankfort Index. The Associated Press.
- ^ staff (April 10, 1902). "College Team Chosen". Emporia Republican. p. 3.
- ^ a b c staff (August 23, 1910). "With The Ballplayers". Concordia Blade-Empire.
- ^ staff (May 16, 1903). "An Errorless Game: Concordia's Second Shutout of Chapman Was Result of Fine Playing". The Daily Blade. p. 1.
- ^ a b c Wright, Marshall D. (2004). The Texas League In Baseball: 1888-1958. McFarland. pp. 99, 104, 116, 119, 123. ISBN 0786418028.
- ^ Hagerty, Tim. "The time a minor league team lost 44-0". Sporting News. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
- ^ "Austin Senators: 44-0" (PDF). Diamonds in the Dusk. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
- ^ staff (April 26, 1907). "Short's Great Slide". Concordia Blade-Empire. p. 4.
- ^ staff (July 2, 1907). "A Gentle Roast for Gordon: Austin Wants a Change in Managers, Short Touted for the Job". Houston Post. p. 3.
- ^ staff (May 3, 1909). "Takes a Bride in Texas-Concordia Boy's Capture". The Daily Blade. p. 1.
- ^ staff (July 17, 1909). "Hits and Errors By Houston and Waco, Respectively, Defeated Navigators 4-1". The Houston Post.
- ^ "Hub Northen". Baseball Reference. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
- ^ staff (June 17, 1910). "Base Ball Notes". The Beloit Daily Caller. p. 4.
- ^ staff (July 20, 1911). "Clay Center Kicks". Junction City Weekly Union. p. 4.
- ^ a b staff (August 12, 1915). "Arrivals-Departures". The Beloit Daily Call. p. 4.
- ^ a b c Worth, Richard (February 27, 2013). Baseball Team Names: A Worldwide Dictionary, 1869-2011. McFarland. p. 82. ISBN 9780786468447.
- ^ Sheridan, Hal (April 15, 1915). "Kansas State League Ball Team at Pratt: Harry Short of Concordia Probable Manager-To Raise Funds For Franchise". Barton County Daily Democrat. p. 6.
- ^ staff (June 6, 1913). "Harry Short Will Manage Team". The Daily Blade. p. 1.