Arthur O. Schott

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Arthur O. Schott
	23-Inning Tie Game A description of a game between Atlanta and Chattanooga in 1919
	First World Series Home Run An interesting account of the first World Series home run – hit in 1884 by Jerry Denny of Providence.
	Babe Ruth in Shreveport In March of 1921 the Yankees held spring training in Shreveport, Louisiana. This article examines the Babe’s pre-season as well other spring training events.
	Bob Seeds Newark’s Bob Seeds hit seven homers in two games in 1938.
	Babe Ruth - The Pitcher Times-Picayune, December 20, 1966
	Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig in the 1928 World Series November 1976
	Jimmy Foxx Times-Picayune, July 27, 1967
	Little Pels in New Orleans March 26, 1976
	Lou Gehrig The last time Lou Gehrig's name appeared in a box score.
	Mel Ott's First Home Run July 18, 1927
	Yankees in New Orleans Few people realize that when the New York Highlanders changed their name to the New York Yankees in 1903, they played in New Orleans as the Yankees before they ever played in New York as the Yankees.
	1901 New Orleans Pelicans An account and box score of the Opening Day game in 1901 for the New Orleans Pelicans in the newly formed Southern Association against Memphis.
	1923 New Orleans Pelicans Larry Gilbert’s debut season as the manager of the Pelicans was a real winner.
	Connie Ryan An overview of the career of New Orleans native Connie Ryan.
	Charles Mason The first native New Orleanian to play major league baseball is recounted here along with the box score of the game.
	Hit A Triple, Then Stole Home A list of players who achieved an unusual feat -- they hit a triple, then stole home!
	Pel Hughes A tribute to the late Pel Hughes contained in an account of the most lopsided victory by the New Orleans Pelicans.
	Pelicans' Longest Opening Day The longest opening day contest on record was between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Birmingham Barons on April 10, 1953.
	New Orleans Home Run Leaders A total of fourteen players from New Orleans teams have led the league in roundtrippers from 1887 through the 2003 season.
	Lenny Yochim in the PCL New Orleans native Lenny Yochim's brief career in the Pacific Coast League in 1955 resulted in a perfect batting average.
	First Night Game in Heinemann Park Night baseball finally came to New Orleans on May 15, 1936 and is remembered here by Arthur O. Schott. The box score of the game is also presented along with a photograph of the Pelicans dugout courtesy of Mrs. Helen Gilbert.
	Perry Werden Before there was Babe Ruth there was Perry "Moose" Werden -- a power hitter before it became commonplace.
	Johnny Dobbs Recalled A look at the life of Johnny Dobbs, one of the greatest managers in the history of the New Orleans Pelicans and the Southern Association.
	Babe Ruth and Mel Parnell A comparison between two of the greatest left-handers in Boston Red Sox history -- Babe Ruth and New Orleans' own Mel Parnell.
	Bradley vs Spalding The first pitcher's duel in baseball occured between George Bradley and Albert Spalding in this game account covered by baseball historian Arthur O. Schott.
	Four Home Runs In A Single Game One of the rarest feats in all of baseball is to see a player hit four home runs in a single game.
	Home Run Hitters Not Prone To Strikeout A unique look at those power hitters who were also less likely to strikeout. Do not look for Reggie Jackson's name here.
	Rogers Hornsby The most prolific right-handed hitter in the history of baseball.