1906 Columbus (OH) Dispatch postcards?

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Posted By: Jeff Mohler

I just picked up a 1906 postcard of the Columbus, OH team. The reverse of the postcard states that it is one of 16 Columbus Dispatch postcards. Has anyone else heard of this set? If so, could you post any examples you might have? One of my favorite hobby collectibles is postcard sets like Dietsche, 1919 Cincinnati, Gold medal Flour etc.

I don't really know how to post my own pictures yet or I would post what I just picked up.

Jeff

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Posted By: Steve Murray

Jeff:

Here's a scan. Fairly common card. I've not seen any of the other 15 subjects and suspect they may not be baseball related.

Hulswitt, Clymer, Berger and Pinkering appear on the card.

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Posted By: Zach Rice

These postcards were issued during 1906 and were available by redeeming a coupon found in the Columbus Dispatch. The Columbus Dispatch was and still is the largest newspaper in Columbus, Ohio. A total of 16 cards make up the set and only two are baseball related. The team image of the Columbus team is by far more common than the other image which depicts an in-progress game (Columbus vs. Toledo). The other 14 subjects are landmark buildings around Columbus and are commonly found.

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Posted By: Rob Dewolf

I live in Columbus (and work at The Dispatch, as a matter of fact) and see these quite often at antique shows, shops, etc. The one that Steve posted is the only one I've seen that's baseball related. If these were at all rare, I'd have already snooped around old storage closets, looking for a few unopen cases. But they're not, so I haven't.

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Posted By: Rob Dewolf

I read your post after I posted mine. This is completely anecdotal, but in the eight-plus years I've lived in Columbus, I guess I've seen the team photo for sale close to 20 times. Have never seen the in-action shot. For what it's worth.

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Posted By: Rhett Yeakley

Here is the in action postcard from the set. As stated earlier, the other 14 subjects in the series are NOT baseball related. Likely, the team picture is seen more often as it is a much more interesting postcard and one would have been more likely to hold onto it.
-Rhett

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Posted By: Steve Murray

Rhett:

I recognize that now. Never put the two together.

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Posted By: joe brennan

I've seen three or four of the other issues, but never have tried to put the whole set together.
Little known fact. Pickering (pictured) was credited with the first ever at bat for the newly formed American League. Three games were scheduled opening day and the other two were rained out.

In Rememberance of James W. Brennan Sr. 1924-1982. Dad, thanks for everything you did for me.

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Posted By: Jeff Mohler

Thanks guys. I knew I could count on you! The info also explains why I got such a good "deal" on the card.

At least I know that Clymer is in the photo. My wife's maiden name is Clymer, so I like to imagine that he is a long lost relative by marriage!

Jeff

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Posted By: Steve Murray

BTW, Clymer was the Player/Manager.

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Posted By: Rhett Yeakley

Here is a larger image of Clymer

-Rhett