The June 24, 2000, Gerald Burg & Dr. Kardatzke Collections, Sale 6
Lot 914
1870's Baseball Tin Types. Lot of Two, rare
and intriguing examples of baseball history.
A.) This soft focus
photo depicts two unidentified players in uniform with one leaning on a bat.
The tin type, presented in a ornate copper colored frame, is contained within
one half of an embossed gutta-percha case. The tin type is in very good
condition with the case exhibiting signs of aging. Case is 3¼ x 3
3/4".
B.) A quaint, soft-focus image of four children, in
Edwardian dress, with one holding a bat, posing for the camera. The tin type
has a view minor scratches along the top edge. Unframed, 2¼ x 3¼".
Very Good.
Estimated Value $400-750.
Lot 915 
[1919 Chicago Black Sox]. In 1919, a scandal
of epic proportions swept the country as eight players (including the great
"Shoeless" Joe Jackson) from the best team (yet worst paid) in baseball, the
Chicago White Sox, were accused of "throwing" the World Series. Details of the
scandal and the extent to which each man was involved have always been unclear.
It was, however, front-page news across the country and, despite being
acquitted of criminal charges, the players were banned from professional
baseball for life.
Press Pin & Rain Check. This ticket measures
approximately 4 x 2½" and is printed American League/Comiskee
Park/Chicago/World's Series 1919. The pin reads "World 1919 Series -
Cincinnati" around the edge with "BBWA" (Baseball writers of
America) in the center and measures approximately 1" in diameter. The press tag
is roughly 2½" long and 1½" wide. Includes a letter from "Jack"
to Mrs. E.M. Edmonds (presumably his wife) and the transmittal envelop.
Estimated Value $1,000-2,000.
Lot 916 
1973 World Champion Oakland A's Signed Ball.
Signed by twenty-six members of the Athletics, including Hall of Famers,
"Mr. October" Reggie Jackson, Vida Blue, and Rollie Fingers. Signatures are
some what light, but readable. Nearly mint.
Estimated Value
$150-200.
Lot 917
[Cobb, Ty]. 1915 Print Ad for Tuxedo
Tobacco. Black and white, 10½ x 16". Features Cobb's likeness in the
upper right and a product vignette in the lower left. "TY COBB, Famous Ball
Player, says: "Tuxedo is a good, pure, mild tobacco and makes a wonderfully
pleasant pipe-smoke."
Edges are slightly worn, document is shrink
wrapped on foam board.
Estimated Value $150-200.