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	Wrigley Field - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Wrigley Field is a sports stadium in Chicago, Illinois which was built in 1914 for the Chicago Federal League baseball team, the Chicago Whales and which became the home of the Chicago Cubs in 1916.
		September 18, 1929 The Chicago Cubs clinch the National League pennant, losing their game, but the second place team also loses and is eliminated on the same day.
		September 28, 1998 The Chicago Cubs clinch the National League wild-card berth, defeating the San Francisco Giants in a one-game playoff, 5-3.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wrigley_Field (3756 words)

	federalleague
		The Chicago Whales opened the season in the park that would eventually be known as Wrigley Field.
		The case, heard in federal court in Chicago, was presided over by Judge Kennesaw Landis, the man who would eventually become the commissioner of baseball.
		As part of the settlement, Charles Weegham, owner of the Chicago Whales, was allowed to purchase the Chicago Cubs and Phil Ball, owner of the Federal League's St. Louis team, was allowed to purchase the Browns.
	www.historicbaseball.com /federalleague.html (835 words)

	IDA Action Alerts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Shedd Aquarium in Chicago recently announced that one of its beluga whales is pregnant.
		Since 1988, four Pacific white-sided dolphins and five beluga whales have died, including two newborn beluga whale calves and a newborn dolphin calf who plunged to the bottom of the tank and died moments after his birth.
		Please ask the mayor of Chicago to ban the breeding and importation of whales and dolphins within city limits.
	www.idausa.org /alert/currentalerts/beluga.html (164 words)

	Recent publications from researchers in Hal Whitehead's Lab.
		Deep-diving behaviour of the northern bottlenose whale, Hyperoodon ampullatus (Cetacea: Ziphiidae).
		Observations of Sowerby's beaked whales ( Mesoplodon bidens) in The Gully, Nova Scotia.
		Population analysis of northern bottlenose whales in the Gully, Nova Scotia.
	whitelab.biology.dal.ca /labpub.htm (2302 words)

	A Whale of an Ending
		They were the 1915 Chicago Whales and this is the story of how they clinched the pennant.
		The Whales had a 3-0 bulge and their starter, Mike Pendergast, was working on a one-hitter.
		Their two rainouts had enabled the Whales to win the pennant by.000854 percentage points, one of the closest finishes in baseball history.
	www.thediamondangle.com /marasco/hist/whales.html (1315 words)

	1914 Chicago Whales Roster by Baseball Almanac
		B aseball Almanac is pleased to present a comprehensive team roster for the 1914 Chicago Whales with biographical data for every player who appeared in a game during the 1914 season.
		This Chicago Whales roster places each name in the category where the most number of games were played by each player during the 1914 season.
		The Chicago Whales played their home games at Weeghman Park where 0 fans witnessed their club finish the season with a.565 winning percentage.
	www.baseball-almanac.com /teamstats/roster.php?y=1914&t=CHF (225 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		So the International Whaling Commission was formed in order to place limits on the number of whales which could be harvested each year.
		I doubt that whale meat is kosher, as whales do not have the characterstics of other kosher mammals (cloven hooves, etc.) See this article, for example.
		A whale the size of the gray the Makah killed yesterday, estimated to be as least as long as the tribe's 32-foot cedar canoe, can feed most of their tribe for a while, said sea mammal experts at the University of Alaska.
	www.chicagoboyz.net /archives/003112.html (2976 words)

	37REPORTS
		All was lost, The Whales got the first two men on in the bottom of the 10th but Clint Brown closed the door on the hapless Chicago nine sending the royal rooters home with only the dim hope of tomorrow.
		Chicago was down 5 to 0 early but chipped away tying the game on a Berger pinch hit single in the 8th.
		The Whales won 91 this season and are ready to play spoiler as Lancaster has been tabbed the heavy favorites to win this thing and keep the Big Trophy in the American League following the 1936 win by the St Louis Browns last year.
	members.aol.com /louross/1937Reports.html (1202 words)

	The Weaver Times - Many Setbacks in Whales First Season in Chicago
		CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Whales' first season in Chicago after moving from Alcatraz has not improved the franchise's history of poor performance in the Blizzard Leauge standings.
		Chicago is a bigger market and there was huge demand for a team.
		The Whales have made a couple of big moves in the first half of the season, obtaining help at first base in the form of young Shane Williams (nagged by a heel injury the last two months), and pitchers Jack McDowell, Chuck McElroy, and Pep Harris.
	www.weaverball.com /weavertimes/2002/whales.htm (653 words)

	Chicago Tribune news : Destinations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Not only are the restrictions on whale-watching here stricter than guidelines used in the United States and Canada, but they carry the force of law, a distant goal for whale advocates to the north.
		Most researchers agree the real danger to whales is from fishing nets and industrial pollution, a serious problem off the coast of North America.
		Mattila has even traced some of the humpbacks in the Dominican Republic to Norway, though most of the Norwegian whales apparently go to the islands off the west coast of Africa to breed.
	chicagotribune.com /travel/destinations/sns-samana-whales.story (1017 words)

	Southern Lake Michigan - Where You Will Meet The Whales and Dolphins! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		he whales and dolphins have become part of the scenery and culture of the lake, and their connection to its history is as ancient as the Navajo Indians who settled the shore centuries ago.
		Although there are stories of the whales causing many of the shipwrecks in Lake Michigan in the late 1800s and early 1900s, these have proven to be fables; the freshwater whale is a gentle creature, and any negative reputation is undeserved.
		The gray whale was common in American waters at one time, and was known as the scrag whale to whalers.
	www.geocities.com /lakemichiganwhales (2411 words)

	1915 Chicago Whales Roster by Baseball Almanac
		B aseball Almanac is pleased to present a comprehensive team roster for the 1915 Chicago Whales with biographical data for every player who appeared in a game during the 1915 season.
		This Chicago Whales roster places each name in the category where the most number of games were played by each player during the 1915 season.
		The Chicago Whales played their home games at Weeghman Park where 0 fans witnessed their club finish the season with a.566 winning percentage.
	www.baseball-almanac.com /teamstats/roster.php?y=1915&t=CHF (212 words)

	Chicago Cubs \| BaseballLibrary.com
		The team had been invigorated by the absorption of much of the Chicago Whales' roster after the Federal League folded and by the purchase of the Cubs by Whales owner Charles Weeghman, who moved them into the Whales' ballpark.
		But the Padres upset the Cubs in the LCS after Chicago had won the first two games, and Jim Frey 's managing was criticized by many observers.
		Father Herm was a third baseman with Troy, Chicago, and Cleveland before the turn of the century.
	www.baseballlibrary.com /baseballlibrary/ballplayers/C/Chicago_Cubs.stm (3866 words)

	Noise News for Week of October 31, 1999 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The whales may be so used to noise from increasingly busy shipping lanes that they don't connect it with danger.
		The article reports that right whales are among the most endangered species on the planet, and 16 of 43 deaths which have been explained were due to ship collisions.
		Although anatomy and research suggests that the whales can hear the ships, the whales may be so used to noises of that level from increasingly busy shipping lanes that they don't connect it with danger.
	www.nonoise.org /news/1999/oct31.htm (9439 words)

	Marine Life: Whales (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Compare and contrast characteristics of the whale and shark.
		Specify one as the recorder and one the reader of clues--but all must contribute to solving the puzzle.
		Solicit the help of the school librarian in providing as much material on whales as possible for student reference.
	www.iit.edu /~smile/bi9005.html (148 words)

	Historic Baseball : 1915 Whales were one of best in Federal League
		The Chicago Whales had finished just a game and a half behind Federal League champion Indianapolis in 1914, The next year, the last one for the Federal League, the Indianapolis franchise moved to Newark for financial reasons.
		Dutch Zwilling and Max Flack led the offensive surge for the Whales.
		At the end of the season, the Chicago Whales finished with a.001 percent victory over second-place St.
	www.historicbaseball.com /teams/1915whales.html (348 words)

	Whales . Newcity Chicago . 02-02-98
		The directors are bona-fide whale researchers David Clark, Al Giddings and Dr. Roger Payne, it is filmed in six different beautiful locations, and shares several cool little details, like how the blue whale's largest arteries are big enough for a child to crawl through.
		There is also a touching "mama whale/baby whale" scene, as well as the expected "save the whales" stuff here and there.
		Surprisingly, the highlight is the right whale, who "plays" by sticking his (her?) tail out of the water in order to cruise around in full-sail mode, whizzing around the bay and flopping around spastically.
	weeklywire.com /filmvault/chicago/w/whales1.html (197 words)

	Ballparks of Baseball-Wrigley Field-Chicago Cubs
		Chicago, IL Today, with nearly every team in Major League Baseball wanting a new ballpark, the Cubs continue to play at Wrigley Field without wanting a new stadium built.
		Nestled in the streets of Chicago, Wrigley Field continues to remain one of baseball's oldest parks.
		In 1914, Charles Weeghman, decided to build a ballpark for the Chicago Whales of the Federal League.
	www.ballparksofbaseball.com /nl/WrigleyField.htm (909 words)

	History Of Chicago Baseball (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		A shrine to baseball's greatest players, the Hall of Fame is committed to preserving and promoting the education of baseball history.
		Chicago Pirates - history of the team from Baseball-Reference.com.
		Chicago Whales - history of the team from Baseball-Reference.com...
	www.baseballdirectory.co.uk /dir/history-of-chicago-baseball.html (286 words)

	Joe Tinker \| The BASEBALL Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		A shortstop of average offensive ability, Tinker was an excellent defensive player and a vital cog on four Chicago Cubs pennant winners.
		On October 11, 1908 Tinker became the first Cub to hit a home run in the World Series, connecting with one man on in the 8th inning as Chicago defeated the Tigers 6-1.
		The 1915 Chicago Whales won the Federal League pennant in the closest race in major sports history.
	www.thebaseballpage.com /past/pp/tinkerjoe (259 words)

	Earthwatch Chicago Area Events
		Gray whales were the first great whales to be removed from the endangered species list, but their future is by no means certain.
		But recent evidence suggests that some of these whales are feeding in the winters and mating in the fall, challenging the assumptions underlying gray whale conservation plans.
		Stelle, her colleagues and Earthwatch volunteers are collecting data from both the Mexican and Canadian areas to help the conservation of these magnificent whales.
	earthwatch.chicago.home.att.net /coming_events.htm (265 words)

	SHARK - Animal Cruelty Investigations and Campaigns
		The walkway is Chicago Park District property, but the lawn belongs to the aquarium, and the signs advise visitors to stay off the grass.
		The Chicago Park District and the state of Illinois gave $5 million each to the project; the aquarium, in addition to contributing $8 million of its reserve funds, raised $27 million in a fund-raising campaign that received gifts from 1,100 individuals, corporations, and foundations.
		According to Ramirez, the whales and dolphins are adequately fed — on a fish diet more balanced and consistent than they'd have in nature — and mentally stimulated.
	www.sharkonline.org /index.php?&page=0000000216 (6470 words)

	Chicago White Sox (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		In 1957 Chicago defeated the St. Louis Cardinals, 13-4.
		The first major league team in Chicago were the Chicago White Stockings, who played in the National League under that name from 1876 to 1889.
		Three other major league teams have called Chicago their own, including the Federal League's Chicago Whales in 1914 and 1915.
	www.baseballhalloffame.org /teams/AL/whitesox.htm (523 words)

	Wrigley Field
		T he first park on Chicago’s North Side, Wrigley Field cost $250,000 when it was built in 1914.
		the Chi-Feds and, later, as the Whales) of the brand-new Federal League, which was challenging the established major leagues.
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	www.ballparks.com /baseball/national/wrigle.htm (2033 words)

	BallparkTour.com - Wrigley Field
		In 1914, Charles Weeghman, owner of the Chicago Franchise of the upstart Federal League, built his ballclub a new 14,000 seat park on the corner of Clark and Addison streets.
		In compliance with the fire codes of Chicago, Weeghman Park was fireproof, being built of steel and concrete.
		The Whales owner, listened to his fans and constructed concessionaire stands behind the stands.
	www.ballparktour.com /Wrigley_Field.html (1570 words)

	NBC5.com - News - Newborn Orca Whales Appear Healthy
		Both of the calves were born to mothers from a group that has had four other babies that died shortly after birth.
		Orca researchers said the newborn whales appeared healthier than the calves that died years ago.
		An oil spill near Tacoma may pose a threat to the group, which is headed south toward the polluted area, but experts remained hopeful.
	www.nbc5.com /news/3835297/detail.html?z=dp&dpswid=2265994&dppid=65172 (160 words)

	Wrigley Field - Home of the Chicago Cubs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		It was also not made to house the Chicago Cubs.
		It was for the short lived "Federal League", and the Chicago Whales, which folded after 2 seasons.
		The Chicago Cubs didn't actually move into Weeghman / Wrigley Field till 1916.
	digitalballparks.com /Wrigley10.html (58 words)

	Chicago Cubs News: Baseball News from QuickSports
		They were one of eight charter members of the new National League that had been formed by the White Stockings' owner/president William A. Hulbert.
		In 1902 a local paper began calling the team the "Cubs", due to their young roster, and in 1907 the name was officially adopted.
		In 1916 Charles Weeghman bought the Cubs after the Federal League of his own Chicago Whales went bankrupt, and moved them to the Whales' "Weeghman Field", built in 1913-14.
	sports.quickfound.net /mlb/cubs.html (180 words)

	News & Opinion: Beluga Caveat (Newcity Chicago . 10-26-98)
		A beluga whale with the Inuit name Puiji (pronounced Poo-EE-jee) breaks the glassy surface of the Oceanarium's 68-degree water.
		Although both Canada and the Shedd Aquarium insisted the deaths were not a factor in the moratorium, "We were under a lot of pressure," said Claire Beaulac, a spokeswoman for the Canadian department.
		And as outspoken as the Humane Society is on the subject of captive whales, Rose admits the Shedd isn't at the bottom of the tank.
	weeklywire.com /ww/10-26-98/chicago_cover.html (1970 words)

	Vintage Chicago Sports Pics...GO CUBS!: September 2004
		The standout shortstop in the Chicago Cubs' famed doubleplay trio, Joe Tinker was an aggressive and spirited performer who excelled in clutch situations.
		He concluded his career as a player-manager for the Cincinnati Reds, the Chicago Federals and the Cubs.
		As a youth, he lost part of his index finger in a farm-machinery accident, thus the nickname "Three Finger." Brown not only overcame this handicap, but used it to increase the movement of his pitches.
	chicago-sports.blogspot.com /2004_09_01_chicago-sports_archive.html (624 words)

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