Podcasts about Federal League

In this episode, host Josh Stoll kicks off the new season of the Federal League podcast with guest Nick Tuckner. They discuss the purpose of the podcast, which includes entertaining listeners, building community, and providing exposure to the league. The conversation covers important rule changes, division realignment, and updates on team rosters. They emphasize the importance of community engagement and the upcoming events that will bring players and fans together. The episode highlights the growth and competitive spirit of the league, as well as the stories of players and teams involved.

"As I hit the ball, every muscle in my system, every sense I had, told me that I had never hit a better one . . . I didn't have to look. But I did. That ball . . . hit . . . exactly the spot I had pointed to." This is the story of the most American sport: baseball.  Americans have been playing ball for a good long while now—even General Washington enjoyed an occasional game of catch—but baseball as we know it only emerged around the 1850s. That's also about the time when people started forming leagues: the National League, the American League, the Federal League, yada yada, you get the picture. There are quite a few, and they're mostly the same, except for the Negro League, headed by Andrew “Rube” Foster (pitcher and president extraordinaire). Professional baseball remains segregated until Jackie Robinson breaks the color line in the late 1940s. But let's not get ahead of ourselves!  Baseball evolves from its colonial beginnings to become an entertainment staple by the early twentieth century. In the 1920s, the good name of the game has just been sullied by the 1919 World Series scandal, but baseball's popularity hasn't taken a serious hit. This era boasts a panoply of players, and people can't seem to stay away from the stands. You see, George Herman "Babe" Ruth has just been traded to the New York Yankees, and he's always playing to win. ____ Connect with us on HTDSpodcast.com and go deep into episode bibliographies and book recommendations join discussions in our Facebook community get news and discounts from The HTDS Gazette  come see a live show get HTDS merch or become an HTDS premium member for bonus episodes and other perks. HTDS is part of the Airwave Media Network.  Interested in advertising on the History That Doesn't Suck? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh sits down with a panel of players representing different divisions and classes in search of ways to improve the Federal League season in 2025.   Joining this episode are: Jeremy Salden - West Division - Waconia Islanders Russ Bauer - South Division - Milltown Outlaws Dan Pluff - North Division - St Michael Angels Josh Stoll - Moderator/East Division - Apple Valley A's

Just 3 days remain in the Federal League playoffs and Josh breaks down the brackets with a different guest for each.   1:21 AAA - Mark Von Ruden - Minnoka Grays 18:33 AA - Kris Minor - South Metro Saints 34:08 A - Dan Pluff - St Michael Angels 44:20 B - Joe McCluskey - Veseli Vulcans

Josh breaks down each of the four Federal League playoff brackets with some help from players in each bracket.   (2:52)  AAA Cliff Christopherson - Rosemount Pipers (19:04)  AA Josh Loewen - Burnsville Bulldogs (31:46) A Dan Pluff - St Michael Angels (42:50)  B CT Harris - Red West Legends

Josh sits down with soon to be Hall of Famers Todd Haag and Troy Loomis of the Rockford Rail Splitters to discuss their beginnings in the Federal League with the Hamel Outlaws through co-founding the Rail Splitters and amassing nearly 500 combined career hits. Other segments include a focus on the playoff push and a look at potential MVP and Cy Young award winners.

Back in the early 1900s, the National League was the only game in town. It was Major League Baseball, thus the name the "Senior Circuit". In 1901, Ban Johnson, and others, joined the game with the American League and it was granted Major League status in 1903. Both leagues operated as separate entities, but met every year in the World Series. In 1913, the Federal League was a minor league, but it wanted to join the party and in 1914 and 1915 it called itself a Major League as well. The Federal League, however, did not gain widespread acceptance. Despite going to head-to-head in Pittsburgh, Chicago, Brooklyn and St. Louis with established NL and AL teams, it couldn't gain a foothold. It also played in Buffalo, Indianapolis, Kansas City and Baltimore, it struggled in those cities as well. Poor attendance and high salaries for the players it poached from its NL and AL rivals, the Federal League didn't make it. In fact, very - very - few have challenged MLB. On this episode of Sports' Forgotten Heroes, baseball historian and author Dan Levitt joins the podcast to discuss the Federal League. Its teams, players, the court cases and so much more. Dan is an expert on the Federal League having written the book, "The Outlaw League And The Battle That Forged Modern Baseball."

First-time sports historians Tom Delise and Jay Seaborg ("Foxy Ned Hanlon: The Baseball Life of a Hall of Fame Manager") join the podcast for a biographical look at one of baseball's most innovative managerial minds - and who just may be related to your humble host! "Foxy" Ned Hanlon was one of the major leagues' earliest tactical visionaries, who recognized the value of speed and strategy in generating runs long before the term “small ball” became popular.  Starting as a fine outfielder, Hanlon played 13 professional seasons with the Cleveland Blues, Detroit Wolverines, the Federal League's one-year Pittsburgh Burghers, Pittsburgh Pirates (neé Alleghenys), and (original American Association-then-National League) Baltimore Orioles - stealing 329 bases after stolen bases were first recorded in 1886.  Despite a modest .260 batting average, Hanlon was renowned for his speed and daring on the bases, as well as his defensive prowess, leading the National League in putouts in 1882 and 1884. Hanlon's managerial career began after participating in A.G. Spalding's “Around The World Baseball Tour” in the winter of 1888.  He became the player-manager of the Pittsburgh Alleghenys in 1889 and supported the short-lived Players' League in 1890, where he posted a .383 on-base percentage.  Returning to the Alleghenys, Hanlon inadvertently contributed to the team's name change to Pirates due to his aggressive player acquisition tactics. In 1892, Hanlon took over the Baltimore Orioles and revolutionized the game with his “Inside Baseball” philosophy.  He emphasized teamwork, speed, and innovative plays like the hit-and-run, sacrifice bunt, and double steal. Hanlon also introduced the "Baltimore Chop" and was among the first to use a platoon system based on pitcher handedness.  Under his leadership, the Orioles transformed from cellar dwellers to dominant forces, capturing five NL pennants from 1894 to 1900. Hanlon's strategic genius earned him accolades from peers and successors. Hall of Fame manager Connie Mack regarded Hanlon as the greatest leader in baseball history, and in 1937, The Sporting News dubbed him “The Father of Modern Baseball.”  Ned Hanlon passed away on April 14, 1937, and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1996, cementing his legacy as a pioneer of the sport. + + +   SUPPORT THE SHOW: "Good Seats" Show & Defunct Team Merch:  http://tee.pub/lic/RdiDZzQeHSY Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/goodseatsstillavailable     SPONSOR THANKS: Old School Shirts.com (promo code: GOODSEATS) https://oldschoolshirts.com/goodseats Royal Retros (promo code: SEATS): https://www.503-sports.com?aff=2   BUY/READ EARLY & OFTEN: Foxy Ned Hanlon: The Baseball Life of a Hall of Fame Manager (2024): https://amzn.to/3Vyge6v   FIND & FOLLOW: Website: https://goodseatsstillavailable.com/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodSeatsStill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodseatsstillavailable/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodseatsstillavailable Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodSeatsStillAvailable/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodseatsstillavailable

You can now watch full episodes of the Rewatchables on video! Ringer Movies, our new YouTube channel, is home to all things video for ‘The Rewatchables' and ‘The Big Picture.' Subscribe here! The Ringer's Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan travel all the way to Charlestown to see the toughest team in the Federal League after rewatching the 1977 sports classic ‘Slap Shot,' starring Paul Newman. Producer: Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Memorial Day passes marking the quarter pole in the Federal League Season.  A closer look at some of the performances that inspired over the first full month of the season and our first look at the standings. Kris Minor from the South Metro Saints joins Fed Up! to discuss the hot start for the Saints and his creative process for creating top-notch Federal League content.

A full scoreboard rundown, plus several new teams make their first appearance in the updated Fed Up! Power Rankings. 5 wives from 3 teams join the podcast and share their thoughts on everything from field amenities to navigating their top in-season challenges.

Matt Meyer, a former professional baseball player, shares his journey from playing multiple sports to focusing on baseball and eventually getting drafted by the Cleveland Indians. He talks about the coaches who had a positive impact on his career and the experience of playing with talented players like Mike Trout. Matt also discusses his time in the minor leagues, including playing for the St. Paul Saints, and the challenges of Indie ball. He shares memorable moments with Torii Hunter and Bill Murray, and reflects on his injury that nearly ended his career. He also talks about his experience playing for the Lakeville Lobos and his volunteer coaching role at BC. Meyer highlights the competitiveness and talent in the Federal League and expresses his gratitude for being a part of it.

A quick look at the Federal League scoreboard from openning weekend as well as a look at next week's slate of games. AJ Hadley from Max Bats joins and gives Fed Up! listeners a gift.

Josh covers some highlights from the first games of the year as well as chats with Dr. Ryan Hess of the Metro Loons about arm care. Mark Von Ruden of the Minnoka Grays joins to rank top burner accounts on X.

In this conversation, Josh provides a thorough preview of the Federal League, covering all 35 teams and making win-loss predictions for each. He discusses the divisions, preseason surveys, key players, and potential outcomes for the upcoming season. 

Summary In this episode, Josh and Jamie discuss the off-season in the Federal League. They talk about the realignment of divisions, the addition of new teams, and the rule changes for the upcoming season. They also discuss their experiences playing and managing in the league and the challenges of balancing both roles. Keywords Federal League, off-season, realignment, divisions, rule changes, new teams, playing, managing Takeaways The off-season in the Federal League involved realignment of divisions and the addition of new teams. The biggest change was the expansion from four divisions to seven. Rule changes include reducing the number of playoff exceptions and counting games against forfeiting teams as official games. Managing and playing in the league can be challenging, but having a trusted assistant can help. The Federal League is a competitive and well-respected baseball league. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:56 New Chapter 02:45 Realignment and Rule Changes 02:48 New Chapter 2 04:44 Vetting New Teams 05:40 Considerations for Admitting Teams 06:41 New Teams Added 08:20 Recapping the Off-Season Activities 10:13 Field of Dreams Game 11:46 Winter Meetings and Rule Changes 13:33 Playoff Exceptions and Pay for Play 14:28 Roster Expansion and Game Counting 19:49 Factors in Realignment 26:30 Upcoming Season and Early Games 26:56 Balancing Manager and Player Roles

Blind Adam and I talk community, Asbury Park, and the new Blind Adam & The Federal League record The Fields We Know The songs we played this week are “The Sower” and “I Was Blind” by Blind Adam & The Federal League BLIND ADAM: https://blindadam.bandcamp.com/album/the-fields-we-know https://www.blindadamandthefederalleague.com/ SLOW WAVE - CBD for calm and creativity. Visit https://shopslowwave.com/ and use the promo code BETTERYET15 at checkout to receive 15% off. https://linktr.ee/shopslowwave For more Better Yet visit our website https://www.betteryetpod.com/ I'm a web developer too! Check out my web application riffin, a guitar tab sketchpad: https://www.riffin.io/demo To get in touch with Tim Crisp (that's me) about ads, podcast production + editing inquiries, or to say hi, you can email tim@betteryetpod.com. I'd love to hear from you—REALLY!

Adam Gogola returns to the podcast to talk about the new album Fields we know, from his band Blind Adam & the Federal league, and much more. The new album is out now on By-Polar Records.Blind Adam & the Federal League WebsiteBlind Adam & the Federal League LinktreeBypolar records website Instagram Struggling Artist Record club - Start building your collection todayStruggling Artist Link TreeState Line Records

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the various upstart leagues in the first half of baseball's history and how they should, or should not, be characterized. Joining Rob on the show is Warren Corbett who has written extensively about the Continental and Global Baseball Leagues, Dan Levitt author of a book on the Federal League and Justin McKinney, author of a book on the Union Association. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Car Con Carne is presented by Alex Ross Art. Support Alex at alexrossart.com, and be sure to follow his YouTube page!   Blind Adam and the Federal League returns to the podcast on the heels of the release of the band's third album, “The Fields We Know.”   We met at Dante's Pizzeria (3028 W. Armitage), and talked about the new release, activism, the upcoming tour with Bouncing Souls, and where Coldplay fits into all this.   The band also played a spectacular acoustic version of “Before It Gets Better” in the car after we finished the interview!   Support the band at https://www.blindadamandthefederalleague.com/  

Show Date: 6/18/23 Dan welcomes Scott Van Eps to the show to discuss the 2023 Federal League Hall of Fame. Scott will be inducted with 6 others on Saturday, June 24 at Castle Field in Anoka. Van Eps spent his entire career with the Chaska Diamonds as a First Baseman and Pitcher. Hall of Fame induction: 2:30pm Federal League All-Star Game: 4:30pm Homerun Derby: 7:00pm Federal League Hall of Fame Facebook link to Chaska Diamonds fundraiser and celebration event for Scott. Sports and Songs Podcast Links: https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1 https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1 https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/ https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sportsandsongs/message

A recent acquisition by our Milford House Press imprint, J.B. Manheim brings the murky past of old-time baseball to life in "The Federal Case," the latest release in The Deadball Files series. Over a century ago, Major League Baseball and the upstart Federal League were embroiled in a legal dispute. An ancient legal document falls into the hands of night-schooled lawyer Andy Dennum, which pits him against baseball's establishment, the firm that hired him, and a mystery out of his own past. At state is the viability of baseball's business model, and Andy's career. "You win some, you lose some. Some get rained out." Sunbury Press Books welcomes J.B. Manheim to the program, and Milford House will re-release his previous series of works, "This Never Happened," "Doubleday Doubletake," and "The Gamekeepers." Professor Emeritus at George Washington University, J.B. Manheim developed the world's first degree-granting program in Political Communication, and was founding director of the School of Media & Public Affairs. His love of baseball began watching Dizzy Dean on the Game of the Week, and watching games at Cleveland Municipal Stadium with his grandfather. Manheim is also a member of the Society for American Baseball Research, the Internet Baseball Writers Assocation of America and the Authors Guild.

Show Date: 2/13/23 Dan and Andy talk Super Bowl, MLB, NHL, World Baseball Classic, the Federal League (35+) in Minnesota, and High School winter sports. Sports and Songs Podcast Links: https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1 https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1 https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/ https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sportsandsongs/message

Give a listen as we recap the Tigers' 75th victory over the Bulldogs (00:00-18:52), get into some film room action (18:52-1:22:53), get a quick preview of the Perry Panthers (1:22:53-1:27:43), and finish with a recap of how some teams did against the spread and a little Federal League talk (1:27:43-1:43:53). Go Tigers!

On The Kenny & JT Show we're joined by Green head football coach Mark Geis. Coach Geis leads his Bulldogs into Federal League play Friday night at home against the Jackson Polar Bears. It's the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game of the Week on 1480 WHBC and Mix 94.1.

Cliff Hickman and Peter Holland Jr. are back to look at the top games of Week 4 in the Stark County area. Federal League play is set to begin with Jackson playing Green and Perry taking on McKinley. Massillon is also set for a game against Warren Harding. Don't miss this episode!

Show Date: 8/15/22 Dan and Andy discuss the brackets for the upcoming 2022 State Baseball Tournament for Class B & C. Class C Tournament Class B Tournament Here is the "live stream" of the Bracket Announcement show Dan discusses the Class A final six teams. Dan review the champions of last weekend's championship games in the 35+ Federal League. Sports and Songs Podcast Links: https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1 https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1 https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sportsandsongs/message

Show Date: 7/31/22 Andy opens the show with the announcement of the death of NBA legend Bill Russell. Dan and Andy talk MLB, Class C MN Town Ball Playoffs (CRVL and DRS), Federal League 35+ Baseball, NDSU Football, Bemidji State Football, and the beginning of NFL Training Camps. News on the MN Twins (Sano) and the NY Mets (deGrom) round out the discussion. Sports and Songs Podcast Links: https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1 https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1 https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sportsandsongs/message

Show Date: 6/13/22 Andy discusses the Minnesota State Prep Baseball Tournament and the upcoming Lacrosse Tourney for both the boys and the girls. We discuss the NBA, NHL, Mets, Twins, College Baseball World Series and the upcoming World Games in Birmingham, AL. Dan updates the listeners about the Federal League (35+) and the 50+ baseball leagues in MN. Town Ball was discussed next, in particular collegiate players returning to diamond this summer for their home team. Dan provides updates on the USFL and the USFL Fantasy Football season. He discusses the start of the 2022 baseball season in Minnesota for the 50+ league and the new 60+ league. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sportsandsongs/message

Adam Gogola, talks with Trev about his experiences with music, doing what he can to help his community, the Chicago Rock Community, and how he got his name "Blind Adam".Featured song from Blind Adam and The Federal League: All Your Favorite BandsSocial Media & Website:blindadamandthefederalleague.comBandcampInstagramFacebookJoin the Get-punk Record club today.

A lot has happened since Adam Gogola was on the podcast two years ago.  Adam talks to Will about how the pandemic changed the release plan for his band's newest album An Act of Desperation which is now available, participating in Black Lives Matter protests in the wake of George Floyd's death, the failures of capitalism, how working with others in your community is going to be the way forward because no one is coming to your rescue, his upcoming tour opening for The Bouncing Souls and Pizza. Blind Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Blindadamfederal/ Get An Act of Desperation on Vinyl: http://a-frecords.limitedrun.com/products/707690-blind-adam-and-the-federal-league-an-act-of-desperation-lp-mp3 Get Tickets to see Adam on Tour with The Bouncing Souls: https://www.bouncingsouls.com/ Will's Website: www.awesomedisaster.com Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/between-awesome-and-disaster Get exclusive music and videos at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/awesomedisaster  

This weekend's Kansas City win over Buffalo has people in a fevered frenzy discussing the NFL's archaic overtime rules. In this episode, Andrew, Craig offer their solutions. Also, MLB may not be able to solve their labor woes, but the damn sure can put a stop to Tampa's crazy Sister City scheme with baseball-starved Montreal. Finally a look at team name changes in the American League and other assorted defunct leagues through the decades. Hooks & Runs Website, TwitterCraig Estlinbaum on TwitterAndrew Eckhoff on Google Plus (dead link)Rex von Pohl (Krazy Karl's) on FacebookOpening and closing music, "Caroline" by Craig Estlinbaum. All rights reserved.This podcast and episode is copyrighted by Craig Estlinbaum, 2021, all rights reserved.  

This is the second special Bandcamp Friday Roundtable episode, co-hosted by Trev Allen of The Struggling Artist Podcast, Chris Chavez of That One Time At Bandcamp, and Mike of Punk As Folk! In this episode, we chat about several independent artists whose music can be found on Bandcamp, and encourage anyone listening to check these artists out and support their music today! The first Friday of each month, Bandcamp waives their fees and all proceeds from digital sales on the Bandcamp platform go directly to the artist. It's a great way to reach out and support local musicians! As always, no matter when you're listening to this episode, reach out and support local and independent artists as much as possible! You can check out all of the artists discussed in this episode below: Oi!l Change - https://oilchangepunx.bandcamp.com/releases Avenues - https://avenuesrock.bandcamp.com Blind Adam and the Federal League - https://blindadam.bandcamp.com/album/an-act-of-desperation Oh The Humanity! - https://ohthehumanitymass.bandcamp.com/album/oh-the-humanity Doc Rotten - https://docrotten.bandcamp.com/album/illusion-to-choose The Lot - https://thelot.bandcamp.com Time And Place - https://timeandplace.bandcamp.com Lost Love - https://lostlove.bandcamp.com/album/empathy KCUF - https://kcuftheband.bandcamp.com/album/every-day-is-winter-here Belmont - https://belmont-il.bandcamp.com/album/reflections Home Is Where - https://fatherdaughterrecords.bandcamp.com/album/i-became-birds The Isolators - https://theisolators1.bandcamp.com/album/the-isolators-2

On The Kenny & JT Show, we're joined by Jackson head football coach Tim Budd. Coach Budd and the Polar Bears travel to North Canton to take on the Hoover Vikings Friday night, with the Federal League title on the line. It's the WHBC Sarchione Ford Game of the Week.

Blind Adam & The Federal League   Bluprint   Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast #190: Blind Adam & The Federal League and Bluprint Hey! Just to warn you, I had some technical difficulties while recording this episode. So if things sound a little funky, that's why! For the first time in two years, I'm happy to welcome a band back into the studio for an in-person pizza eating interview! I'm glad it was my friends in, Bluprint. We grew up playing together in the Kankakee, IL punk scene. They just released a killer new song called, "Home", recorded by, Sean O'Keefe, and produced by, Mark Rose. Before my chat with Josh, Tyler, and Taylor of Bluprint, I had a virtual conversation with Adam Gogola of Blind Adam & The Federal League. They just released their sophomore album, An Act of Desperation, via A-F Records this past September. It was produced by, Chris "#2" Barker of Anti-Flag.    Much Love, Jacques LaMore   Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast is presented by, Pop-Punk Takeout. A monthly subscription box filled with merchandise from pop punk artists from all over the world! Learn more and sign up at poppunktakeout.com. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

We take you back through time on The Kenny & JT Show as we're joined by Raymond Fete, author of the book “Federal League Football: The Complete History (1964-2020).”

Chicago. Activism. Cubbies. Punk Rock. Adam Gogola and his band Blind Adam & The Federal League have a brand new album that encompasses all of the above. In this conversation we learn about Adam's legitimate optic nerve disorder, his incredible stories of how he met and befriended the Bouncing Souls and Anti-Flag, the wonderful city of Chicago and the beloved Chicago Cubs and much more. Enjoy!The Berman Hour Podcast is sponsored by Noo Wave Flow State Coffee -- 'Coffee For Creativity'Go to NooWave.Co/Berman & get 10% off!Coffee + Raw Cacao + L-Theanine = the perfect cup of coffee#BlindAdamandthefederalleague #chicago #cubs #ChicagoCubs #AFrecords #antiflag #bouncingsouls #Coffee #podcast #interview #thebermanhour #adamgogola #activism #pizzaSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebermanhour. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anti-Flag is one of America's most tireless activist voices in music, and they have a kindred spirit in Chicago's Blind Adam and the Federal League.    Blind Adam and the Federal League return with their new album, An Act of Desperation, on September 10th on the A-F label.   Here tonight to talk about the album's release are Blind Adam and Chris #2 from Anti-Flag.  Besides the Blind Adam album coming out on A-F, Chris produced and engineered it.   Chris had a shaky Zoom connection, but that's just life in 2021.

Anti-Flag is one of America's most tireless activist voices in music, and they have a kindred spirit in Chicago's Blind Adam and the Federal League.    Blind Adam and the Federal League return with their new album, An Act of Desperation, on September 10th on the A-F label.   Here tonight to talk about the album's release are Blind Adam and Chris #2 from Anti-Flag.  Besides the Blind Adam album coming out on A-F, Chris produced and engineered it.   Chris had a shaky Zoom connection, but that's just life in 2021.

Canton Repository sports writer Mike Popovich joins host Cliff Hickman to preview the upcoming football season. We talk the Federal League, Eastern Buckeye Conference, Inter-Valley Conference and the top independent teams in the area. Don't miss the first episode of the season. 

Andy gets the viewers up to speed with recent NASCAR, Pro Wrestling, and the Baseball College World Series. Next he discusses Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, and the Seattle Kraken. Jacob deGrom's unreal ERA is discussed along with new "substance policy" in the MLB. Another No-Hitter in Baseball, this time for the Cubs. Dan reviews the recent FOX9 Town Ball tour in St. Patrick and discusses the team's 2021 roster. They are currently ranked #2 in the state for Class C. The link to their current roster is here. The Federal League's All-Star game is Saturday, along with the Hall of Fame inductions. Location: St. Patrick, MN. Dan's "album of the week" is the 2002 album "One By One" by the Foo Fighters. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sportsandsongs/message

Andy and Dan talk Major League Baseball, Indy 500 race this weekend a prep softball player who pitched a no-hitter AND hit for the cycle in one game this week. Dan discusses the 35+ Federal League in Minnesota, in particular the Lakeville Lobos. Dan covers amatuer baseball next and reviews 2021 FOX 9 Town Ball Tours that will feature: Waconia; Buffalo; Delano; St. Patrick; Sartell; Parade Stadium (Mpls) and Faribault. Andy's "soap box" this episode involves an incident in the WNBA this week. Andy's "Person of the Week" was Tony Stewart. Dan's "album of the week" is the 2002 album "Dirty Sexy Knights in Paris" by Audiovent. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sportsandsongs/message

Joe Rizzo brings you baseball. Riz and "The Dawg" Jeff Healy "celebrated" Jarred Kelenic Day, as the Mariners' top prospect was promoted to the majors and set to play his first career big-league game. How did we get here? Riz & Dawg have debated the deal that sent Kelenic to Seattle since before it was official (Dec. 3, 2018), and now it was time for a retrospect and some background about their many debates on this subject over the years, outside of the Diamond Diehards airwaves. The guys hit pitch after pitch on this one: - The Angels' life after Albert Pujols, including insight into what manager Joe Maddon said on another podcast, with Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville, that happened on the field the next night. Yes, Shohei Otani was right in the middle of it! - Barstool president Dave Portnoy had COVID twice, and now some of the Yankees apparently have, also, despite being full vaccinated - Matt Harvey's emotional return to Citi Field to face the Mets - Is the pressure in Seattle now off Evan White? - Diehard Dads tugged at the heart strings Dawg kicked it off with Veteran of the Day. It was Hugh Miller, who was a rising star outfielder over 100 years ago in the Federal League, when duty called. Private Miller, USMC, earned the Distinguished Service Cross for heroism at the key WWI battle of Belleau Wood. Injured in the war, likely robbing him of a great baseball career, Miller received his DSC from General Pershing, which he said was the highlight of his life. Please check out our sponsor, FMS Graphics (https://www.fmsgraphics.com), for all your print and promotional needs. Just give 'em a shot. After all, they gave US a shot! We welcome SportsMapz to the team in this episode as well! Check them out at SportsMapz.com. It's a great way to show support for your team, with a cool piece of art for your home or office. We need you to subscribe to the podcast! Please hit the SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW button from wherever you get your podcasts. And check out DiamondDiehards.com! Interact: Website: https://DiamondDiehards.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diamond-diehards Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DiamondDiehards Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiamondDiehards Instagram: https://instagram.com/DiamondDiehards Watch, Listen Subscribe: iTunes: https://apple.co/2JzUd5e Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KPgZq9 Youtube: https://bit.ly/3pBAvFE Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DiamondDiehards Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/diamonddiehards Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3rBzVt7

Joining The Kenny & JT Show is Hoover head baseball coach Bryan Ashby, as his Vikings have clinched the Federal League title. Coach gives shout outs all around to the kids on the team, including his son Connor. How good is the chemistry on this team? And looking forward, how does the tournament look like it will shake out?

I discuss the origins of the Deadball Era, how the Federal League changed baseball, the A's and Red Sox Dynasties, and the Black Sox.

Benny Kauff was the best hitter in the Federal League and, 115 years ago this week, got the chance to prove he was the best in baseball, when he signed with the Giants. His baseball career came to an abrupt end, however, 99 years ago this week, when an appellate court upheld Commissioner Landis's right to ban him for life. Mike and Bill take on Kauff's meteoric rise and fall, and come away with more questions than they started with. Plus, happy birthday to Camilo Pascual! And Mike talks about Chili Davis.

I’m a fan of Blind Adam’s world-wise, emphatic vocals and everyman lyrics; they’re both front and center throughout Blind Adam and the Federal League’s music. Country punk? Americana? Punk and western? I dunno. It’s just solid American songwriting, coming from right here in Chicago.   Adam’s music is informed by social consciousness and the protest songs of decades past. With a new album temporarily sidelined by COVID, he recently released the album’s least likely single, “An Act of Desperation,” as a response to current events. He joins me tonight for Car Con Carne.

I’m a fan of Blind Adam’s world-wise, emphatic vocals and everyman lyrics; they’re both front and center throughout Blind Adam and the Federal League’s music. Country punk? Americana? Punk and western? I dunno. It’s just solid American songwriting, coming from right here in Chicago.   Adam’s music is informed by social consciousness and the protest songs of decades past. With a new album temporarily sidelined by COVID, he recently released the album’s least likely single, “An Act of Desperation,” as a response to current events. He joins me tonight for Car Con Carne.

Tim Debevec is the Boys’ Basketball Varsity Head Coach at Jackson High School in Massilon, Ohio. Debevec took over the Polar Bear program in 2011. Prior to that, Debevec spent 18 years as an assistant coach. at Rootstown, Tallmadge, GlenOak & Jackson.  Debevec helped lead Jackson to a Division 1 state championship in 2010 as an assistant to current Mount Union Head Coach Mike Fuline and then won another state title as the Head Coach in 2017. In addition to their two state titles, since 2010, Jackson has appeared in seven district finals (winning three) and earned six Federal League titles making it one of the most well respected public school basketball programs in the state of Ohio. Debevec grew up in Barberton, Ohio playing for Jack Greynolds, Sr. and went on to play one year of college basketball at Urbana and his final three seasons at Walsh University. Don’t miss our free Hoop Heads Pod Webinar Series on Thursday nights at 9 pm EST.  If you miss a live webinar you can buy lifetime access to any of our previous webinars for $4.99 on the Hoop Heads Pod website.  If you’re focused on improving your coaching and your team, we’ve got you covered! Visit https://hoopheadspod.com/webinars/ (hoopheadspod.com/webinars) to get registered.  Make sure you check out our new Hoop Heads Pod Network of shows including https://thrive-with-trevor-huff.captivate.fm/listen (Thrive with Trevor Huffman) , https://beyond-the-ball.captivate.fm/listen (Beyond the Ball), https://coachmayscom.captivate.fm/listen (The CoachMays.com Podcast), https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/players-court/id1528381758 (Player’s Court), https://bleachers-boards.captivate.fm (Bleachers & Boards) and our team focused NBA Podcasts:  https://cavalier-central.captivate.fm/listen (Cavalier Central), https://grizz-n-grind.captivate.fm (Grizz n Grind), https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/knuck-if-you-buck/id1528874607 (Knuck if you Buck), https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-305-culture/id1532785121 (The 305 Culture) and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blazing-the-path/id1536055102 (Blazing the Path).  We’re looking for more NBA podcasters interested in hosting their own show centered on a particular team.  Shoot an email to info@hoopheadspod.com if you’re interested in learning more and bringing your talent to our network. Grab your notebook before you listen to this episode with Tim Debevec, Boys’ Varsity Basketball Coach at Jackson High School in Massillon, Ohio. Website - https://www.jacksonbasketball.com/ (https://www.jacksonbasketball.com/) Email - tfd2jc@mail.jackson.sparcc.org Twitter - https://twitter.com/HoopJuice_ (@)https://twitter.com/purplengoldcrew (purplrngoldcrew)   Support this podcast

Baseball was the only truly national American sport in 1919, loved by fans across the United States. But the mood among players was grim--team owners kept salaries artificially low. When the Chicago White Sox won their league championship, the temptation to accept hard cash from gamblers to deliberately lose the World Series was irresistible. After all, what could possibly go wrong? The Wingfoot Express took its maiden voyage around Chicago on July 21st, 1919. The 150-foot long airship was filled with hydrogen gas--lighter than air, but extremely flammable. The dirigible caught fire in downtown Chicago, inside the Loop, right above the Illinois Trust and Savings Bank, at the corner of LaSalle Street and Jackson Boulevard. The entire ship was consumed in literally seconds. The five men aboard jumped and tried to inflate their parachutes, but only three were successful. One man, mechanic Carl Weaver, plunged through the skylight of the bank. In this photo of the bank before the disaster, you can see how the interior was ringed by a circle of teller stations. They enclosed an area where typists, telegraphists, and other bank staff worked. For security purposes, this inner area could only be accessed through two gated entrances. Flaming debris, including the engine and two full tanks, crashed through the skylight above this inner area, starting a massive fire and trapping employees inside. This image of the interior of the bank after the disaster gives some sense of the horror of those trapped inside. 13 people died in the crash, ten of them bank employees. Before radio, fans had few ways to follow a live baseball game. Newspapers would receive game updates by telegraph and posted results in their windows. In 1912, the Washington Post invested in an elaborate scoreboard system complete with lights indicating balls, strikes, and position on the field. You can see here fans gathered to "watch" the 1912 World Series. The American and National Leagues kept player salaries low with the reserve clause, a provision in player contracts that kept players tied to one team and unable to negotiate higher salaries. The clause also made it difficult for new teams and new leagues to attract top-quality players. The Federal League, founded in 1913, tried to operate as a third major league and ended up suing the established leagues for operating an illegal monopoly. This is an official scorecard of one Federal League Team, the Neward Peps. The case came before Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis. It couldn't have landed on the desk of anyone more deeply invested in the game of baseball. At the start of World War I, team owners were desperate to keep the game going and their players out of the trenches. One attempt to demonstrate their patriotism was the practice, seen here, of holding drill sessions with players before games. The War Department was not impressed and made players eligible for the draft after the 1917 World Series. The president of the American League, Ban Johnson, suggested reserving 18 players for each team and conscripting the rest. No one was impressed by this plan. While more than one third of major league players enlisted, others went to work for factories in essential industries such as steel manufacturing or shipbuilding. The players spent far more time playing baseball for factory teams than painting or welding, and team owners worried that major league baseball would be run out of business by industrial ball. Charles Comiskey, owner of the Chicago White Sox, denounced the factory team players as unpatriotic and sniffed that he wasn't sure he wanted them back on his team. The 1918 World Series was held in early September at the request of the War Department, so the second, most deadly wave of the Spanish Flu pandemic was just getting started when baseball ended for the season. Nevertheless, at least some players took to the field in masks to prevent the spread of the disease. I have been able to find out little about this photo. I don't know who was playing or the exact date. I wish I knew more--when and where the picture was taken would be a start. If I find out more, I will post it. The 1919 White Sox had a fantastic team, with several top-notch players and one genuine superstar in Joe Jackson. Shoeless Joe Jackson is one of baseball's all-time greatest players. Eddie Cicotte was a fine pitcher and possibly the inventor of the knuckleball. Lefty Williams was another strong pitcher for the White Sox. Chick Gandil, on other hand, was just average. On the other hand, he had a reputation as being crooked and multiple contacts with gambling organizations. Gandil's connections went all the way back to New York underworld figure Arnold Rothstein. Thoughtful and scheming, Rothstein inspired multiple fictional representations, including Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls. The Cincinnati Reds beat the White Sox in the World Series five games to three. It was difficult to tell, watching the White Sox play, if some men on the team were playing to lose. Certainly, some of the players seemed off, but a player can have a run of bad luck. Other members of the team, such as the catcher, were sure something fishy was going on. Rumors swirled throughout the series and into the off-season that the the series had been fixed. In the fall of 1920, the story broke open, the case went before the Cook County grand jury, and all eight players were indicted. Cicotte, Jackson and Williams confessed before the grand jury--after being told they would not be prosecuted if they told the truth. In fact, the person who made that promise, Charles Comiskey's attorney, had no power to make such a promise. In the summer of 1921, the Black Sox went on trial for intent to injure the business of the Chicago White Sox. It was a difficult case to prove. Cicotte, Jackson and Williams retracted their confessions, and it proved impossible to get the gamblers in court. Ultimately, the men were acquitted. Despite their acquittal, Judge Landis, now the Commissioner of Baseball, declare the men banned from baseball for life. This had the intended effect of cleaning up the game, but was seen then and now as unjust. In this cartoon from 1921, a laundry woman, identified as the jury, shows Landis the White Sox uniforms and declares them "Clean and white!" Landis replies, "They look just th' same to me as they did before." A myth arose about the Black Sox, that they were more sinned against than sinning--hard working, blue-collar guys who just wanted to play ball but were unfairly treated by the owners, the lawyers, and the commissioner. The ultimate expression of this myth is the 1989 movie Field of Dreams. In this scene the spirits of the players emerge from an Iowan cornfield to again play baseball.