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02-05-2025
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Today in Chicago History: 8,000 people attend opening of Field Museum
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 2, according to the Tribune's archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago) High temperature: 91 degrees (1959) Low temperature: 27 degrees (1875) Precipitation: 1.32 inches (2018) Snowfall: 0.6 inches (1940) 1917: Fred Toney of the Cincinnati Reds and Jim 'Hippo' Vaughn of the Chicago Cubs both pitched hitless balls for nine innings at Weeghman Park. The Tribune called the game, 'a contest that will stand as one of the most remarkable in history.' The Reds won on two hits and a run in the 10th. Toney maintained his no-hitter. Flashback: A 'Giant' of the Negro Leagues: Founder Rube Foster sparked a revolution for elite Black ballplayers 1920: In front of more than 8,000 spectators, the Indianapolis ABCs beat the visiting Chicago American Giants in the Negro National League's inaugural game. 1921: The Field Museum opened to visitors in its current space off DuSable Lake Shore Drive after a move from the Palace of Fine Arts building in Jackson Park. Eight thousand people showed up on the first day despite 'biting wind and drizzly rain' outside. 1927: The Stevens Hotel — then the largest hotel in the world — opened on Michigan Avenue. The $30 million, 28-story towers contained 3,000 rooms, an 18-hole rooftop miniature golf course complete with sand traps and its own hospital. It was, according to its own press clippings, 'the greatest hotel of all times.' One perk? Rooms for pets: 'No longer will the society woman with a pair of wolfhounds or trained leopards be turned away because she insists on bringing her pets with her,' the Tribune reported on May 1, 1927. 'They will be cared for in luxury by trained attendants.' Famous guests have included Charles Lindbergh, Queen Elizabeth II, Elizabeth Taylor, seven U.S. presidents and dozens of other personalities. The hotel also has had starring roles in numerous films, including 'The Fugitive' and its sequel, 'U.S. Marshals,' 'My Best Friend's Wedding' and 'Home Alone II.' Several name changes and renovations later, the Hilton Chicago has about half as many rooms. 1960: 'Flying Officer' Leonard Baldy and pilot George Ferry were killed when the 'WGN trafficopter' helicopter they were riding in crashed and burst into flames on the Chicago and North Western railway right of way near Hubbard Street and Milwaukee Avenue. Four times a day, Baldy broadcast advice to drivers on the Tribune-owned station on how to avert traffic tie-ups. His $10,000 annual salary was paid to the Chicago Policemen's Benevolent Association since he couldn't receive money for his public service under Chicago police rules. Also in 1960: Evangelist Billy Graham told a group of more than 1,000 clergymen at a breakfast in the Hilton Hotel that 'it is the Lord's time for a religious revival among Chicagoans.' He cited the city's police and traffic court scandals as evidence. May 2, 1983: Chicago Mayor Harold Washington abruptly adjourned his first City Council meeting. Before he left, Washington told the group that anything that happened afterward was illegal. A white majority of 29 aldermen who opposed Washington — led by Ald. Ed Vrdolyak and supported by Ald. Edward Burke — then seized control of City Council and approved a new lineup of committee chairs and leaders. Burke was named chair of the powerful City Council Committee on Finance and retained the title until 1986. He picked it up again in 1989. Mostly left off the list were Washington's supporters — who loudly screamed and chanted in the gallery. The 'Council Wars' — pitting a weak mayoral system against a strong council — continued until 1986, when a federal judge ordered that the city's ward map be redrawn to better reflect the city's racial demographics. That gave Washington's supporters 25 of the 50 seats in the City Council, and with the mayor casting a tiebreaking vote, the stalemate was broken. Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago's past. Have an idea for Vintage Chicago Tribune? Share it with Kori Rumore and Marianne Mather at krumore@ and mmather@
Chicago Tribune
02-05-2025
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- Chicago Tribune
Today in Chicago History: 8,000 people attend opening of Field Museum
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 2, according to the Tribune's archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago) High temperature: 91 degrees (1959) Low temperature: 27 degrees (1875) Precipitation: 1.32 inches (2018) Snowfall: 0.6 inches (1940) 1917: Fred Toney of the Cincinnati Reds and Jim 'Hippo' Vaughn of the Chicago Cubs both pitched hitless balls for nine innings at Weeghman Park. The Tribune called the game, 'a contest that will stand as one of the most remarkable in history.' The Reds won on two hits and a run in the 10th. Toney maintained his no-hitter. 1920: In front of more than 8,000 spectators, the Indianapolis ABCs beat the visiting Chicago American Giants in the Negro National League's inaugural game. 1921: The Field Museum opened to visitors in its current space off DuSable Lake Shore Drive after a move from the Palace of Fine Arts building in Jackson Park. Eight thousand people showed up on the first day despite 'biting wind and drizzly rain' outside. 1927: The Stevens Hotel — then the largest hotel in the world — opened on Michigan Avenue. The $30 million, 28-story towers contained 3,000 rooms, an 18-hole rooftop miniature golf course complete with sand traps and its own hospital. It was, according to its own press clippings, 'the greatest hotel of all times.' One perk? Rooms for pets: 'No longer will the society woman with a pair of wolfhounds or trained leopards be turned away because she insists on bringing her pets with her,' the Tribune reported on May 1, 1927. 'They will be cared for in luxury by trained attendants.' Famous guests have included Charles Lindbergh, Queen Elizabeth II, Elizabeth Taylor, seven U.S. presidents and dozens of other personalities. The hotel also has had starring roles in numerous films, including 'The Fugitive' and its sequel, 'U.S. Marshals,' 'My Best Friend's Wedding' and 'Home Alone II.' Several name changes and renovations later, the Hilton Chicago has about half as many rooms. 1960: 'Flying Officer' Leonard Baldy and pilot George Ferry were killed when the 'WGN trafficopter' helicopter they were riding in crashed and burst into flames on the Chicago and North Western railway right of way near Hubbard Street and Milwaukee Avenue. Four times a day, Baldy broadcast advice to drivers on the Tribune-owned station on how to avert traffic tie-ups. His $10,000 annual salary was paid to the Chicago Policemen's Benevolent Association since he couldn't receive money for his public service under Chicago police rules. Also in 1960: Evangelist Billy Graham told a group of more than 1,000 clergymen at a breakfast in the Hilton Hotel that 'it is the Lord's time for a religious revival among Chicagoans.' He cited the city's police and traffic court scandals as evidence. May 2, 1983: Chicago Mayor Harold Washington abruptly adjourned his first City Council meeting. Before he left, Washington told the group that anything that happened afterward was illegal. A white majority of 29 aldermen who opposed Washington — led by Ald. Ed Vrdolyak and supported by Ald. Edward Burke — then seized control of City Council and approved a new lineup of committee chairs and leaders. Burke was named chair of the powerful City Council Committee on Finance and retained the title until 1986. He picked it up again in 1989. Mostly left off the list were Washington's supporters — who loudly screamed and chanted in the gallery. The 'Council Wars' — pitting a weak mayoral system against a strong council — continued until 1986, when a federal judge ordered that the city's ward map be redrawn to better reflect the city's racial demographics. That gave Washington's supporters 25 of the 50 seats in the City Council, and with the mayor casting a tiebreaking vote, the stalemate was broken. Want more vintage Chicago?
Associated Press
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
This Date in Baseball - Lou Gehrig ends his streak of consecutive games played at 2,130
May 2 1917 — Fred Toney of the Cincinnati Reds and Hippo Vaughn of the Chicago Cubs pitched a double no-hitter for nine innings, but the Reds won 1-0 on two hits in the 10th. Jim Thorpe drove in the winning run. 1923 — Walter Johnson recorded his first shutout of the season and the 100th of his major league record 113 career shutouts as the Washington Senators defeated the New York Yankees 3-0. Yankees shortstop Everett Scott received a medal from the American League for playing in his 1,000th consecutive game. 1927 — Babe Ruth becomes the highest-paid player in major league history when the Yankees announce he will earn $70,000 per season for the next three years. 1939 — Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees did not play against the Detroit Tigers at Briggs Stadium, ending at 2,130 his streak of consecutive games. Gehrig never played again. Babe Dahlgren took his place at first base. The Yankees didn't miss his bat, however, beating the Tigers 22-2. 1954 — Stan Musial hit five home runs in a doubleheader split with the New York Giants at St. Louis. The Cardinals won the first game 10-6 but lost the second 9-7. His fifth home run, off Hoyt Wilhelm, went over the roof in right center. 1959 — Frank Robinson of Cincinnati hit for the cycle and drove in five runs to lead the Reds to a 16-4 rout of the Los Angeles Dodgers. 1964 — The Minnesota Twins became the third team in major league history to hit four consecutive home runs in an inning. Tony Oliva, Bob Allison and Jimmie Hall connected off Dan Pfister and Harmon Killebrew went deep off Vern Handrahan in the top of the 11th inning for a 7-3 win at Kansas City's Municipal Stadium. 1992 — The highest-paid player tag now belongs to Ryne Sandberg of the Chicago Cubs. The All-Star second baseman signs a four-year contract extension worth $7.1 million per season. 2000 — Atlanta became the first NL team in 49 years to win 15 straight games by defeating Los Angeles 5-3. 2002 — Mike Cameron hit four homers and came close to a record-setting fifth in leading the Seattle Mariners to a 15-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox. He became the 13th major leaguer to homer four times in a game. Cameron connected in his first four at-bats in just five innings. He joined Bret Boone as the first teammates to hit two home runs in the same inning. They connected back-to-back twice in a 10-run first. 2005 — Thirty-two years after his death, Jackie Robinson receives the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, the highest honor Congress can bestow. 2005 — Jim Edmonds hit a three-run homer off closer Danny Graves, and John Mabry added a two-run shot that completed the greatest ninth-inning comeback in St. Louis Cardinals history. The Cardinals sent 12 batters to the plate and scored seven runs in the top of the ninth to beat Cincinnati 10-9. 2006 — Bret Boone retires at the New York Mets training camp, the culmination of a swift decline for a player who was one of baseball's best second basemen only a few years ago. 2012 — Jered Weaver pitched the second no-hitter in the majors in less than two weeks, completely overmatching Minnesota and leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 9-0 win over the Twins. The Twins never came close to getting a hit against Weaver, who struck out nine and walked one. 2013 — The 2013 World Baseball Classic gets under way with three games played in the Far East. In the opener, Taiwan exceeds its performance in the 2009 tournament with a 4 - 1 win over Australia, thanks to six scoreless innings by starting P Chien-Ming Wang and a homer by Cheng-Min Peng. Taiwan had to win a qualifying pool to enter this year's event after exiting without a single win four years ago. In the other Pool B game, the Netherlands upset 2009 finalists South Korea with a 5 - 0 shutout. Ps Diegomar Markwell and Orlando Yntema combine for seven scoreless frames, while the Dutch hitters scratch a handful of runs with singles and some good fundamental baseball. OF Roger Bernadina drives in a pair of runs. Japan survives a scare in the Pool A opener at home, overcoming a 3 - 2 deficit against upstarts Brazil, who are playing in the World Baseball Classic for the first time, with a three-run outburst in the 8th to win, 5 - 3. Injured Japanese captain Shinnosuke Abe, pinch-hitting with the bases loaded and the score tied, drives a bullet up the middle on which 2B Felipe Burin makes a diving stop, but he is only able to get the runner at second base, allowing the go-ahead run to score. Leonardo Reginatto goes 3 for 4 with a pair of RBIs to lead Brazil's attack. 2018 — One of the biggest stories in spring training this year has been the presence of NFL quarterback Russell Wilson at the Yankees' camp. 2019 — The Phillies introduce their new marquee player in free agent OF Bryce Harper, just signed to a record-breaking 13-year deal worth $330 million. _____
Associated Press
05-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
FanUp, a Gen Z Sports and Pop Culture Gaming Platform, Closes Financing with Tru Skye Ventures and 9.58 Ventures to Fuel Global Growth
Seven-figure raise with industry giants pushes valuation toward $100M, driving international expansion across largest fan segments NEW YORK, NY, March 5, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- FanUp, the premier platform for Gen Z, women, and casual sports enthusiasts to engage in sports and pop culture giveaways, sweepstakes, and fantasy contests, announced today an exclusive strategic financing round with Tru Skye Ventures and 9.58 Ventures —leading figures in the sports, gaming, athlete, and technology sectors. Tru Skye Ventures, a dynamic $100 million sports tech fund co-founded by NBA Champion Metta World Peace and former Boost Mobile CEO Stephen Stokols, joins forces with 9.58 Ventures, an elite collective of investors and thought leaders driving groundbreaking technological innovation across society. The strategic financing round is elevated by the support of high-profile athletes and industry icons such as 9.58 Ventures' co-founders and managing partners Fred Toney and Omar Sillah, investor and American tennis pro Frances Tiafoe, and general partners, NFL safety Jalen Mills, NFL linebacker Deion Jones, and longtime basketball pro and current NBA assistant coach David Vanterpool—all united in their mission to reshape the global future of sports and pop culture gaming for Gen Z consumers. 'I'm thrilled to welcome powerhouse partners like Tru Skye Ventures and 9.58 Ventures to our strategic round,' said FanUp founder and CEO, Tej Bodiwala. 'Collectively, we'll leverage strong network effects to unlock groundbreaking collaborations with the hottest brands, leagues, teams, and entertainers, to offer our ever-growing audience exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime experiences and prizes—while redefining the limits of our dynamic industry.' Funding will facilitate the platform's continued growth, reach and innovation through partnerships, influencers, targeted campaigns, gaming features and contests, and bespoke prizing, such as exclusive drops and brand prizes, VIP watch parties, and fan experiences. This includes 'The Bachelor"-inspired getaways to Grand Cayman, Puerto Rico, and Europe, designed to sweep fans off their feet. 'FanUp has unbelievable traction, and we are excited to help accelerate its continued growth,' said Stokols. 'This latest round of financing brings together a dream team of advisors, and Metta and I are eager to add as much value as possible.' 'At the focal point of culture, growth, and experiences, FanUp epitomizes the type of investment we seek at 9.58 Ventures,' said Toney. 'We are so enthusiastic about our involvement, especially at a time where the company is becoming a household name for sports and cultural experiences with the Gen Z audience. You couple their explosive growth with a top-talent team, and you've uncovered a winning formula with escape velocity.' Unrivaled Growth and Engagement Founded in 2021, FanUp continues to drive exceptional outcomes through an authentic approach to fan engagement and unparalleled user experience. Early milestones include: 41 brand collaborations and 105 college partnerships Growing community that drove more than 2.1 billion views across FanUp social media content in 2024 and 65 million views from four Super Bowl-themed reels last month (across TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat) Legally compliant sweepstakes and giveaways classification across all U.S. states and users from 31 additional countries Elevating Experiences Beyond Sports Betting Traditional sports betting currently serves less than 9% of American fans. FanUp engages a broader and growing audience through an innovative, free-to-play model that offers interactive contests and personalized rewards across sports, pop culture, and entertainment. From fantasy sports to reality TV-inspired experiences, such as immersive getaways based on 'The Bachelor' or 'Love Island,' FanUp guarantees every fan a seat at the table. With 76% of Gen Z and 50% of women engaged in reality TV, FanUp capitalizes on the content fans cherish most. It transforms content consumption into an unforgettable and interactive fan experience. The Future of Fandom: Where Every Fan Wins While conventional sportsbooks and fantasy platforms have struggled to resonate with Gen Z and female audiences, FanUp has solved the equation. The platform's ability to deliver inclusive, interactive, and intricate social and brand-centric experiences has led to a diverse user base of 2.3 million global fans that includes 86% Gen Z and 55% women. FanUp's revolutionary platform has introduced the first-ever brand-immersed gaming experience and offers fans VIP Super Bowl trips, exclusive 'The Bachelor'-inspired getaways, and premium brand rewards—creating a space where competition, social connection, and pop culture collide. To learn more about FanUp and its growing roster of offerings, visit or download the platform via the App Store. About FanUp FanUp is the leading fantasy sports and pop culture gaming platform designed for Gen Z, women, and casual fans. With a one-of-a-kind mix of contests, rewards, and social-driven experiences, FanUp transforms the way fans engage with their favorite sports, leagues, brands, and entertainment. Learn more at or the App Store. About Tru Skye Ventures Tru Skye Ventures was founded by NBA Champion Metta World Peace and entrepreneur and executive Stephen Stokols. We not only provide capital to early-stage companies but also offer expertise in product development, distribution, partnerships and growth marketing. We have also assembled an extensive network of corporate partners and high-profile influencers to help our portfolio companies grow. For more information, visit About 9.58 Ventures Founded by Fred Toney, Omar Sillah, Deion Jones (NFL), and David Vanterpool (NBA), the 9.58 Ventures team has collectively backed hundreds of companies and professionally excelled in business and sports. Focusing on the world's top performers in athletics and tech startups, with typical investment entry points at seed, Series A, and Series B rounds, we express our goal of achieving excellence by honoring Usain Bolt's historic 100-meter record—9.58 seconds. Our mission is to support top entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds who are building technology companies in health, sports, lifestyle and culture, alongside our team of world-class athlete investors. Believing that success comes from people of all backgrounds, we invest in early-stage startups, mentor their teams, and help build leading companies led by passionately driven founders. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, a leading Silicon Valley- and San Francisco-based law firm in the technology sector, is a major investor in the 9.58 Ventures portfolio. To learn more, visit ### SOURCE: FanUp
