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The Chicago White Sox was one of the original eight American League teams formed in 1901. They are located on the city's South Side and often referred to as the South Siders or the Pale Hose. The Sox's often futile history includes an 88-year drought between World Series titles, from 1917 to 2005. The Sox have won three Series titles, six AL pennants and four division titles in their history.
That history includes one of baseball's most ignominious chapters: The "Black Sox Scandal" of 1919, in which eight members of the heavily favored Sox allegedly conspired to throw that year's World Series to the Cincinnati Reds....
That history includes one of baseball's most ignominious chapters: The "Black Sox Scandal" of 1919, in which eight members of the heavily favored Sox allegedly conspired to throw that year's World Series to the Cincinnati Reds....
The Chicago White Sox was one of the original eight American League teams formed in 1901. They are located on the city's South Side and often referred to as the South Siders or the Pale Hose. The Sox's often futile history includes an 88-year drought between World Series titles, from 1917 to 2005. The Sox have won three Series titles, six AL pennants and four division titles in their history.
That history includes one of baseball's most ignominious chapters: The "Black Sox Scandal" of 1919, in which eight members of the heavily favored Sox allegedly conspired to throw that year's World Series to the Cincinnati Reds. The eight, including hitting star Shoeless Joe Jackson, pitchers Eddie Cicotte and Lefty Williams and third baseman Buck Weaver, were acquitted of all criminal charges, but Commissioner Kennesaw Mountain Landis banned them from baseball for life anyway. The powerful franchise owner Charles Comiskey had assembled was devastated, and the Sox would not return to the World Series until 1959, when they lost to the Dodgers in six games. Comiskey died in 1931, but his family retained control of the Sox until 1959, when flamboyant Bill Veeck took over. Veeck was known as a promotion-crazy maverick whose gimmicks included cow-milking contests and an exploding scoreboard. Health issues forced Veeck to sell John Allyn in 1961, but Veeck re-acquired the team in 1975 and brought back his wild style, including such innovations as uniform shorts and a Disco Demolition night that resulted in a forfeit. But Veeck did not have the finances to remain viable and sold the team to a group headed by Jerry Reinsdorf and Eddie Einhorn before the 1982 season. The Sox won a division title the next under manager Tony La Russa and reached the postseason again in 1993 and 2000. They wouldn't return to the World Series until 2005, when they swept Houston in four games under manager Ozzie Guillen, their former shortstop. The Sox have played in what is now called U.S. Cellular Field since 1991, across the street from the old Comiskey Park, the one-time "Baseball Palace of the World."
That history includes one of baseball's most ignominious chapters: The "Black Sox Scandal" of 1919, in which eight members of the heavily favored Sox allegedly conspired to throw that year's World Series to the Cincinnati Reds. The eight, including hitting star Shoeless Joe Jackson, pitchers Eddie Cicotte and Lefty Williams and third baseman Buck Weaver, were acquitted of all criminal charges, but Commissioner Kennesaw Mountain Landis banned them from baseball for life anyway. The powerful franchise owner Charles Comiskey had assembled was devastated, and the Sox would not return to the World Series until 1959, when they lost to the Dodgers in six games. Comiskey died in 1931, but his family retained control of the Sox until 1959, when flamboyant Bill Veeck took over. Veeck was known as a promotion-crazy maverick whose gimmicks included cow-milking contests and an exploding scoreboard. Health issues forced Veeck to sell John Allyn in 1961, but Veeck re-acquired the team in 1975 and brought back his wild style, including such innovations as uniform shorts and a Disco Demolition night that resulted in a forfeit. But Veeck did not have the finances to remain viable and sold the team to a group headed by Jerry Reinsdorf and Eddie Einhorn before the 1982 season. The Sox won a division title the next under manager Tony La Russa and reached the postseason again in 1993 and 2000. They wouldn't return to the World Series until 2005, when they swept Houston in four games under manager Ozzie Guillen, their former shortstop. The Sox have played in what is now called U.S. Cellular Field since 1991, across the street from the old Comiskey Park, the one-time "Baseball Palace of the World."
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Orioles' Mora hot but he's been clutch all year
O, by the WayNo one could have ever expected this kind of production from Melvin Mora but actually, the Orioles' third baseman has been clutch all season.Obviously, his 10-for-13 weekend against the Tigers, including a six-RBI day in a 16-8 win yesterday, is......Tags: Major League Baseball, Melvin Mora, Boston Red Sox
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Orioles: Next five games
Tomorrow Yankees, 7:05 p.m., MASN •Starters: Yankees' Mike Mussina (16-7, 3.35) vs. Radhames Liz (4-3, 7.47) Saturday Yankees, 7:05 p.m., MASN •Starters: Yankees' TBA vs. Jeremy Guthrie (10-9, 3.15) Sunday Yankees, 1:35 p.m., Ch. 13,...Tags: Gavin Floyd, Mike Mussina
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Griffey ties Sosa on home run list
The Associated PressKen Griffey Jr. thought it was just a matter of time. His first home run with the Chicago White Sox was still a pretty sweet sight for manager Ozzie Guillen. Griffey hit one of Chicago's four homers to move into a tie with Sammy Sosa for fifth on the...Tags: Erik Bedard, Seattle Mariners, Major League Baseball, Ozzie Guillen, Sammy Sosa
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List of top 10 sports films gets a rewrite
O, by the WayRecently, AOL's Moviefone released another list of "Best Sports Movies." While we have no complaints with their choices - Rocky was No. 1 - such lists almost always include a familiar litany of the usual suspects, The Natural, Field of Dreams, Hoosiers...Tags: Jackie Gleason, Anthony Quinn, Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, John Cusack
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All-Star Game didn't put him on DL, Sherrill says
Sun reporterAfter using reliever George Sherrill for 2 1/3 innings at last month's All-Star Game when a shortage of pitchers left him with few other options, Boston Red Sox and American League All-Star team manager Terry Francona called Orioles president Andy...Tags: Major League Baseball, American League, Terry Francona, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees
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Griffey ties Sosa on HR list with No. 609
Ken Griffey Jr. thought it was just a matter of time. His first home run with the Chicago White Sox was still a pretty sweet sight for manager Ozzie Guillen. Griffey hit one of Chicago's four homers in a 15-3 home victory over the Seattle Mariners...Tags: Seattle Mariners, Jerry Hairston, Major League Baseball, Ozzie Guillen, Terry Francona
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White Sox 15, Mariners 3
IP H R ER BB SO *Seattle *# *# *# *# *# *# @ *# *# Dickey L,3-8 2 6 8 8 2 0 Woods 3 7 6 6 2 1 Corcoran 1 1 1 1 1 0 Batista 1 0 0 0 1 2 Putz 1 0 0 0 1 1 *Chicago *# *# *# *# *# *#@ *# *# GFloyd W,13-6 6 6 3 3 2 7 HoRamirez 1 1 0 0 0 1 Russell 2 0 0 0 0 3... -
White Sox's Wise leaves with muscle strain
White Sox center fielder DeWayne Wise left the game against the Seattle Mariners after straining a muscle near his groin. Wise was replaced Wednesday by Brian Anderson in the top of the fifth. Wise was a late addition to the lineup after Jim Thome...Tags: Seattle Mariners, Major League Baseball, Brian Anderson, Jim Thome
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Umpires, Management Agree On Instant Replay
Baseball umpires and management signed an agreement Wednesday that will allow the sport to start using instant replay to help determine calls on the field. The deal was signed by lawyers for the commissioner's office and the World Umpires Association,...Tags: Sean Gallagher, Work Relations, Erik Bedard, Major League Baseball, Kyle Lohse
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Jeter's homer, Pettitte's pitching top Blue Jays
Derek Jeter hit a two-run homer, Andy Pettitte pitched seven strong innings to snap a four-start winless streak and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Wednesday night. Jeter's homer in the fourth inning was his eighth of the season....Tags: Ramon Hernandez, Arizona Diamondbacks, Sammy Sosa, Mike Redmond, New York Mets
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A's lose 11th straight series
Mike Redmond drove in two runs and the Twins survived some wildness by Francisco Liriano to beat the A's 3-1 on Wednesday and send them to an Oakland-record 11th straight series defeat. White Sox 15, Mariners 3 CHICAGO -- Ken Griffey Jr. hit one of...Tags: Seattle Mariners, Ramon Hernandez, Major League Baseball, Melvin Mora, Josh Hamilton
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Around the bases
Lohse appeals penalty Cardinals pitcher Kyle Lohse was suspended five games for throwing a fastball past the head of Cincinnati pitcher Edinson Volquez last weekend. Lohse appealed the penalty, and can continue to play until a hearing is held. Glavine...Tags: Pedro Feliz, Seattle Mariners, Jerry Hairston, Major League Baseball, Cincinnati Reds
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