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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> |
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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Short played again for Austin in 1908, before splitting 1909 between the [[Houston Buffaloes]] 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]]. His teams won league championships in 1910 and 1911, before Short left baseball. |
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]]. His teams won league championships in 1910 and 1911, before Short left baseball. |
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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, his teams won their league championship.<ref name="worth"/> After the South Kansas League folded, Short went on to manage 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|accessdate=26 January 2018}}</ref><ref name="TDB">{{cite news|title=Harry Short Will Manage Team|last=staff|date=June 6, 1913|work=The Daily Blade|page=1|accessdate=26 January 2018}}</ref> |
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==References== |
Revision as of 02:02, 26 January 2018
Harry H. Short | |
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Second baseman Shortstop Outfielder | |
Born: Plymouth, Indiana | April 16, 1878|
Died: November 20, 1954 Garden City, Kansas | (aged 76)|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
South Texas League debut | |
1906, for the Austin Senators | |
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 league championship Austin Senators teams (in 1906 and 1907), and led the league in stolen bases in 1907 with 78.[1]
Playing career
In 1906, Short began his baseball career as a shortstop with the Austin Senators, who were part of the South Texas League that year.[2] 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[2] and won another league championship.[2]
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.[3] During this game, Short scored seven runs on five hits, stole four bases and hit a double and a triple.[4]
Short played again for Austin in 1908, before splitting 1909 between the Houston Buffaloes[5] 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. His teams won league championships in 1910 and 1911, before Short left baseball.
Managerial career
Year-by-year managerial record
Year | Team | League | Finish | |
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1910 | Concordia Boosters | Central Kansas League | 1st[6] | |
1911 | Concordia Travelers | Central Kansas League | 1st[6] |
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, his teams won their league championship.[6] After the South Kansas League folded, Short went on to manage a number of other teams for other baseball leagues throughout Kansas.[7][8]
References
- ^ Alexander, Charles C. (April 16, 2015). Spoke: A Biography of Tris Speaker. McFarland. ISBN 9781476622446.
- ^ 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 (May 3, 1909). "Takes a Bride in Texas-Concordia Boy's Capture". The Daily Blade. p. 1.
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- ^ 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.
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