1922 Wichita Falls Spudders Team Photo, Texas League Baseball
The page from the 1923 Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide showcases the Wichita Falls Club of the Texas League. Prominently featured are team members: Darrough, Tanner, White, Sorey, Ruth, O'Brien, Miller, Bischoff, Summa, McDonald, Mokan, Schmidt, Kitchens, Bescher, Newkirk, Knadler, and Bowman. Walter Salm is identified as the manager of the team, and Beck and Ramsey round out the roster. The Texas League, at the time, was a prominent minor league baseball league, contributing significantly to the development of the sport in the region. Wichita Falls, part of this league, played a vital role in nurturing local talent and feeding the major leagues with skilled players. The team's depiction emphasizes the traditional baseball attire of the era and highlights the individuals who were influential in the game during the early 20th century. This photograph was taken by A.M.