New Pickups - March

[HiNeighbor]

Finally have something new to post. Haven't picked up anything really fun with the Sox for a while until this came along last night. I still haven't received it yet, but I found this great piece of sheet music last night on the bay. It is from 1912 and references the BoSox as pennant winners. This will go great next to a 1903 piece of sheet music I have for the Boston Americans March after the Bostons won the 1st WS.

What I find great about this piece is the composer...no other than a Martin Barrett. Couldn't possible be a relative, I know, but pretty uncanny for anyone who's a Sox fan. I'm really fortunate that I think this piece was a sleeper. I'm sure it would have gone a lot higher in a major auction.

Greg

[slidekellyslide]

1888 Scrapps Dan Brouthers....that makes 7 down and 11 to go for the set. I have 3 out of the 4 hall of famers in the set so the rest should be a little easier.

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/2264/bro2smalldi5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[mjkm90]

I got real lucky with the Cubs pin among a group of slogan pins. After selling the rest of the lot to the under bidder, I'm only out $11 for this beauty. It has a great Perfections Cig. back. The A's pin is in pristine shape. Not a tough pin to find, but I love it.:D

[MGHProductions]

I picked up these three recently. The Ruth is awesome in person.

[mjkm90]

Great bats. I've never seen that barrel logo on your Hanna. All early Hanna bats are golden in my oppinion. Where did you find it?

[MGHProductions]

Mike,
The Ruth came from Lelands/Gaynor auction last month.
Thanks
Matt

[slidekellyslide]

I picked this up today at an estate auction - I was very excited to get this as this is the first and only Lincoln, Nebraska minor league baseball pinback that I have ever seen. I may be able to pinpoint the year becaue I'm sure that the date on the pin is for opening day. It is pre-1930s for certain because of the reference to Antelope park.

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/8884/antelopeparkgm0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[mjkm90]

Nice pin Dan. Muchinsky has it in his book with another that says "you will find me at antelope park May 10. I'm sure they are quite rare, congratulations.

[slidekellyslide]

Thanks Mike, I've looked through the Muchinsky book probably 20 times and I have never noticed that pinback in there.

[slidekellyslide]

Mike, I looked through the Muchinsky book and noticed that pinback that you pointed out and right next to it is the pinback that I picked up yesterday as well.....upon further inspection of the book I've noticed a similar pinback that actually says Lincoln on it that I am now sure is from Nebraska. I guess I have at least two more to shoot for. :)

[HiNeighbor]

Guys,

This book you are referencing, I've seen only the cover. Does it have much for the Red Sox prior to 1920? Would it be worthwhile picking up?

Thanks, Greg

[mjkm90]

Greg. The only Boston (pre 1920) pins are the Champions pins from 1912 and 1915 and a couple Royal rooters photo pins. The book is pricey ($90) and only worth it if you are into a lot of pinbacks.

[mjkm90]

Greg, check your email buddy.

[HiNeighbor]

Thanks for saving me 90 bucks Mike!

Now all I need is $7410 to pick up that Royal Rooters button.:D

I think I'm gonna need a second job!!

Greg