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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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Phil Rogers' baseball rating
1. Red Sox (4): Consider the latest change at the top of the Tribune rankings a case of back to the future. The reigning World Series champions are awakening the echoes at Fenway Park, going 22-10 there since the end of June. As a result, they are...Tags: Juan Pierre, National Football League, Carlos Quentin, Philadelphia Phillies, Albert Pujols
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Blue Jays at White Sox
All games on WSCR-AM 670. Season series: Blue Jays lead 4-0. Monday: 7:11 p.m., CSN. RHP A.J. Burnett (16-10, 4.47) vs. RHP Javier Vazquez (11-12, 4.34) Tuesday: 7:11 p.m., CSN. RHP Jesse Litsch (10-8, 3.76) vs. LHP Clayton Richard...Tags: Paul Konerko, Javier Vazquez, Mark Buehrle, A.J. Burnett, Scott Rolen
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WHITE SOX LOSE FINALE, STILL TAKE 2 OF 3 FROM ANGELS
Chicago Tribune reporterCould lightning strike twice? Less than 24 hours after rallying against the redoubtable Francisco Rodriguez, the White Sox tried to pull another victory out of their caps Sunday. But this time Paul Konerko's single was all they could muster off...Tags: Paul Konerko, Carlos Quentin, Ozzie Guillen, Alexei Ramirez, Garret Anderson
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Rays Lose For Fifth Time In Six Games
Matt Garza and David Purcey were locked up in another great pitching matchup, but this time it was Purcey who got the win. The rookie lefthander pitched eight shutout innings, helping the Blue Jays complete a three-game sweep with a 1-0 victory over...Tags: Magglio Ordonez, Major League Baseball, Miguel Cabrera
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It's time to play the sports numbers game
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Saunders leads Angels over White Sox, 3-2
AP Sports WriterAs soon as he arrived, Mark Teixeira heard the warning from Angels manager Mike Scioscia: Forget about October. Teixeira's still trying to keep it out of mind even though the playoffs are very much in sight. Joe Saunders flashed his All-Star form...Tags: Mike Scioscia, Paul Konerko, Carlos Quentin, Ozzie Guillen, Alexei Ramirez
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Good grab by Dye, but there's a catch
Chicago Tribune reporterThe question flashed through Jermaine Dye's mind as he ran from his position in right field toward the foul line and Garret Anderson's fly ball lifted skyward: Catch it or let it fall? Dye decided he had to catch it, even though he knew doing so would...Tags: Mike Scioscia, Ozzie Guillen, Jermaine Dye, Garret Anderson, Gary Matthews
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Road not getting any easier as Jays fly in
Tribune staff reporterYou don't hear anyone talking about the Toronto Blue Jays as postseason threats. But the White Sox know the Jays are very capable of denting their chances to win the American League Central when Toronto comes in for a four-game series starting Monday...Tags: Joe Crede, Ozzie Guillen, Jermaine Dye, Scott Linebrink, Toronto Blue Jays
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Angels call up righty Jepsen
The Los Angeles Angels called up right-hander Kevin Jepsen from Triple-A Salt Lake before Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox, adding another arm to their overworked bullpen. Angels relievers pitched 7 2-3 innings in Friday's 10-2 loss to the...Tags: Major League Baseball
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Tigers hit 3 home runs, beat Twins 7-5
The Minnesota Twins are starting to wilt in the heat of the pennant race. Minnesota got another mediocre outing from its starting pitcher, the bullpen failed to get a key out, and the timely hits were again absent in a 7-5 loss to Detroit on Sunday....Tags: AAA, Gary Sheffield, Placido Polanco, Kyle Farnsworth, Minnesota Twins
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