Front porch in Decatur. Illinois
George Fleckenstein and Philip Roedel are injured Jan, 1909, in a runaway horse accident near Owaneco, IL. Both received concussions and internal injuries. George breaks an eardrum, but regains consciousness, Philip does not. Philip is not expected to survive. (Newspaper articles may be a long download if you have dial-up).
Philip is taken to Decatur, but his recovery is doubtful.
George recovers and is out shaking hands. Philip is expected to recover.
History of the Three-I League (1901-1961)
The Three-I League was a Class B minor league that operated in the Midwestern United States from 1901 through 1961. In the old classification system, a Class B minor league was the highest level of the "low minor leagues," typically Classes B, C, D and E. Officially named the Illinois-Iowa-Indiana League, the league quickly became known as the Three-I. It was one of the leading minor leagues in the Midwest and Mississippi River Valley for the first 60 years of the 20th century. Though the league stood for a span of 60 years, it witnessed four interruptions. Play was suspended for the 1918 season during World War I, 1933-1934 and 1936 during the Great Depression, and 1942-1945 during World War II. Though it disbanded after the 1961 season, the Three-I League remains one of the most significant low minor league operations in the history of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues.
George, back row, left side.
Read more on the Triple I League Baseball Hall of Fame, Midwest League Guide
