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tonra vacnov THE ENQUIRER, CINCINNATI, SUNDAY, APRIL' 20, 193 26 in which the Giants defeated the Garry Herrmann Dies; Athleti four games to one. Father of the World Series, the International Typographical Union a- well as a regular member of Union No. 3, a member of tha North Cincinnati Turn Vereln, tha a life member of the Cuvler Press Club and many other Dominant In Baseball Since then the interest in the World Series has grown to such an extent as to virtually halt the na most successful and enjoyable in the history of the organisation. In 1910 he was also elected Grand Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He married Miss Annie Becker, of Cincinnati, in 1881.

She died several years ago. Their one daughter, Lena, became Vrs. Karl B. Flnke In 1910. Mr.

Herrmann was a member of And Political Leade Was Name Given To Herrmann tion's businesj while the games are Herrmann looked after affairs In City Hall. August Herrmann's most signal publio service was as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the new Waterworks. For years the water supply of Cincinnati was known to be very inadequate, and the pumping, storage and distributing facilities obsolete. For years agitation for improvement had not brought about action. Eventually Imputed to him and fewer still, If any, in which such a charge was justified.

In many cases his ultimate verdict was with tha contestant of the other league or against the man who had been and who still remained his friend. In 1908 he was elected President of the American Bowling Congress, and it was through his individual efforts that the convention of that body In Cincinnati was regarded by the members from all cities and one of the being played, and for several years past the participating clubs have been unable to accommodate thou CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE sands of fans beyond the capacity ot treaty provided for the establishment Did you ever see 40,000 men, women and children In one group? Imagine that this Is the group now being fad A baseball leader from his youth and one of the game's outstanding their parks who have applied for of the National Baseball Commission, the Maeonlo order and of tha Mystic Shrine, a former President of the tickets. figures when it attained the heights by the Community Cheat Then scene of many of his parties and many dignitaries have eagerly ac to consist of the Presidents of the two major leagues and a third mem of "big August (Garry) Mr. Herrmann became officially Blaine Club, an honorary member of GIVE. Herrmann will be remembered best active in professional baseball in 1902 conditions became so Intolerable that all plans for repairs or enlargement of the old system were discarded and the legislation and popular approval cepted Invitations to pass the week ber to be Chairman.

Mr. werrmann when, with George Cox, political as the man who developed into reality the Idea of the world series. end there as "Garry's" guest. leader, and Julius and Max Flelsh was chosen Chairman upon the organization of the commission in 1903 At the old Waldorf Astoria in New obtained for an entirely new system. Broad of vision In baseball matters nd with a wholesome interest in the mann, be bougt.t the Cincinnati Reds, National League team, for $150,000 and served in that capacity unui Bore Brunt Of Crises.

Tork City where he made frequent 1920. when the commission was dis from John T. Bush and Asley Lloyd Direction of this work was intrust diamond sport, Mr. Herrmann saw tha possibilities for increasing the journeys in his baseball days "Garry" He was elected President of the club solved and Judge Kenesaw M. Landia u- elected hich commissioner of ed to five Commissioners, appointed Herrmann was known as the real popularity of baseball through an and served in that capacity for in 1888 by Governor Asa S.

Bushnell. Prince of Good Fellows." years. baseball. There was considerable disappoint They were Maurice J. Freiberg, Because of ill health, he resigned Members of the Elks' fraternity Charles M.

Holloway, Leopold Mark ment among: baseball faus through declare that Mr. Herrmann was the breit, Pr. Thomas W. Graydon and October 10, 1927, at the age of 68. His resignation was of necessity out the country when the New xorK Giants and Philadelphia Athletics ideal Elk for he lived by the Elk' August Herrmann, and at their first meeting, 'June 23, 1896, August Herr rather than choice, and although the motto, "The faults of our brothers mann was chosen Chairman and lnv failed to meet in a post-season series In 1904.

It was then that Mr. Herrmann sueeested that the National burden of the business affairs passed to the hands of C. J. McDiarmid, Mr. we write upon the sands, their vir annual series for the world championship between the pennant winners of the National and American Leagues.

He correctly vlsioned the future of such a fixed event after the post-season series between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Red Sox in 1903. That series was more in the nature of an inter-club affair and was the first big event in which the two leagues participated harmoniously after the settlement of the war which the American League had waged mediately arranged to make the work of building the Waterworks tues on the tablets of love and Herrmann was always in touch with the Reds and frequently his counsel Commission, which had come to be the Sunreme Court of baseball, take hi: principal concern and sole busi memory." This building is to be emptied from top to bottom. Tuesday night, in the Times-Star, a detailed statement will be made to the public, giving the reasons for the was sought by the club officials. Mr. ness occupation.

In the laborious action t- insure an annual series be The funeral will be held next Herrmann was born in Cincinnati tasks of selecting engineers and technical advisors, in choosing and ap tween the pennant winners or me two major leagues, under the super May 3, 1859, the son of Christian and Tuesday. Margaret (Meyer) Herrmann, both proving plans, In selecting the site, Charles E. Meyer and Sons, under vision of the commission. Favorable letting the contracts, supervising the action by the commission resulted in natives of Germany. He claimed the "University of Hard Knocks" as his takers, took charge of the body yes against the parent organization.

construction, attended by many mis Among other things, the peace the first official World Series in 1905, terday. It will lie In state tomorrow alma mater, for when he was 11 understandings and controversies at the Herrman home on Holllster years old he shouldered with his and changes of contractors, Mr. brother 12, the support of their Street. Herrmann bore the brunt of many mother after their father had died. acute crises which threatened to in At 10 clock Tuesday morning Mr.

Herrmann saw baseball de volve the great undertaking in costly Rev. Hugo Eisenlohr will conduct veiop ana become stabilized as one litigation, to delay Its completion and private service at the home. The force undesirable modifications or of the major institutions of the sporting world. As Chairman of the body then will be removed to Elks' the original plans. National Commission he made vir 'aose tn ig circumstances were Temple, Ninth and Elm Streets, handled by hira with tact and firm wnere it will lie in state from 11 tually all decisions on professional baseball affairs until the commission was dissolved.

He was mod ness, and with the intelligent and until 1 o'clock. At two o'clock the -iks funeral service will be con Awnings Early selection Insures prompt delivery when required. No contracts too large or too small. Just phone a representative will call no gation. "Pattonien Your Home with Patton Atcninf.

"There's reason" publlc-rpirlted cooperation of his fellow Commissioners he was able to bring the enterprise to a final com ducted with Rev. Mr. Eisenlohr act ing as chaplain. erate in method and many times had stilled the troubled waters of baseball that have known many a terrific storm. Mr.

Hermann's start in baseball won for him the confidence ine body will be burled In tha pletion and deliver to the city a water system of which it has ever since been justifiably proud. Herrmann family lot in Vine Street Cemetery. In 1902 August Herrmann became August Herrmann was born In Cln COMPLETE SELL-OUT of all merchandise in our six-floor showrooms and our warehouse. Also tn-nouncing the opening of a remarkable sale and the prices. A complete disposal of every piece of merchandise now in our possession will be made at Interested in baseball in a national cinnau May 3, 1859, and was the son of Christian and Marnt way through his association with a coterie of Cincinnatians George B.

of all professional major league clubs and a reputation for fairness. Before he bought the Reds in 1902, he was offered a free franchise in the American League, so the story goes, if he would set up an American League team in Cincinnati to combat the wueyerj Herrmann, both of whom Cox. Julius and Max Flelschmann and had come to this city from their others in the purchase of the Cin native Germany. Main The cinnati Reds of the National League. Began Work As Mere Boy.

Main 0307 IPATTON Co. His associates delegated him to direct the affairs of the club. The af- His father died when he was 11 0306 fairs of the national pastime were years of age and he and his elder brother, Charles, undertook the sup 222 E. Fourth Street II then in a chaotic condition through the rivalry between the American and port or tne lamny. August Herrmann Reds.

In those days the American League was in its infancy and there was a bitter struggle between it and the National for vantage. A variety of opinion prevailed as to whether two major leagues could survive. Mr. Herrmann rejected the American League offer and chose to buy the Cincinnati The next year got a job in a type foundry, and after National Leagues, and Mr. Herrmann undertook to bring about complete several years of menial work learned typesetting, eventually becoming chief peace and harmony.

In his first compositor on a legal publication. He moves he was successful and the for GREATEST RCA VICTOR VALUES EVER OFFERED became a member of the International his selection as Chairman of the National Commission established him V3 to Retail Typographical Union and retained of the Customary Selling Prices mation of the National Commission was the result This body of three men. the Presidents of each league, this membership, "carrying his card' throughout his active career. He took to politics early, and In wl'Ji Mr. Herrmann as its Chairman, became the Cert of final resort the Supreme Court of baseball and as one of the most important and powerful figures In organized baseball.

Perhaps the happiest year of Mr. Hermann's baseball life was 1919, when the Reds captured their first National League pennant. Beginning the campaign of that season the club was in a bad rut, both as a playing Garry Herrmann was nationally Showrooms will be closed Monday and Tuesday in preparation of the sale. Tuesdays Times-Star for details. 1882 was elected a member of the Board of Education, serving for four years.

In 1887 he was appointed assistant Clerk of the Police Court He held this post until he was named one of the newly created Board of Administration in 1891. On known as the Chief Justice of this tribunal. His office in the Wiggins Block was the national headquarters of all affairs pertaining to the sport outfit and financially. In a reorgani This commission remained in exist zatlon, Mr. Herrmann was re-elected President and Christy Mathewson, ence from 1903 until the final selection of a single arbiter In the person of Judge K.

M. Landls In 1920. who retired as manager, was sue- ceded in an eleventh-hour arrange No Charge Of Partiality. ment by Pat Moran. The training season had been Latest 1931 Model RADIOS During all these years many con troversies arose in which the repre this board, which was one of the many similar bodies made and unmade by the State Assembly in the days when cities were dominated by the state and were not trusted with home he remained six years, becoming one of the foremost political figures of the city and sharing with the late Rudolph K.

Hynlcka the unofficial rank of chief lieutenant to the late political leader, George B. Cox, the latter directing political strategy from the courthouse or county end of the organization while disastrous one from the viewpoint of the weather and dark clouds ap sentatives of each league championed 3 opposite sides, and it was the Chair peared 10 iohow tne Keds every man's duty to render the final decision sometimes a decision in which Grand Rapids Race at Third Cincinnati's Quality Store. bis own club's interests were involved, yet few instances occurred in where. However, under Morans guidance, the team won the pennant and then defeated the Chicago White Sox in the world series. It was that series that marked the greatest which the charge of partiality was scandal of modern baseball and 1 I which resulted in the expulsion from organized baseball of eight of the White Sox on charges of accepting WEST FIFTH STREET BETWEEN RACE and ELM money to throw the series.

Believing in personal contact with his players, Mr. Herrmann each spring went South with the Reds to their training camp and was in daily attendance at their workouts on Red-land Field. Two of his fondest dreams were never realized while he was an official of the Reds. One was to build a permanent spring training camp at Orlando, with a hotel, two golf courses and two baseball diamonds and have some American League team share the camp each spring. The other was of a new baseball plant for Cincinnati to succeed Red-land Field, which was built by Mr.

Herrmann in 1912. In 1926 Mr. Herrmann closed a deal for the Columbus American Association team to be used as a feeder for the Reds. The club was purchased from Thomas Wilson for a consideration said to approximate J75.000, and Ivy Wingo was made its first manager. In appreciation of his years of serv ice the Cincinnati Baseball Club voted I Season's Best Hat Styles! i Them I Only d.

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Hermann acquired the nickname "Garry," by which he was familiarly known throughout his life. The author of the name was a foreman of the type foundry, where Herrmann was first employed, who derived much pleasure in creating nicknames for his employees. "Neither August nor Herrmann found favor with the blustery foreman," said Herrmann, relating the origin of his nickname. 'What'll we call him?" he asked a printer. came the suggestion.

"'No, we can't call him Bismarck; we already have one Bismarck. We'll call him And Garibaldi it was until his friends shortened it to "Garry." In his boyhood he found his first love for baseball. One story is that "Garry" would walk eight miles from his home in Cincinnati to Ludlow, Ky on Sunday to see a baseball game. Later he organized a team of his own, and it is related that if Garry's team won it rode home in carriages. 5 UQAX3.

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