Mike Iannarella
1977-12-23 Gottlieb profile
1979-12-11 Gottlieb obit. Yearly ritual for the three to drive up to the BKB HOF
Tony Mancini
1927-8-22 (Camden) Tony Mansione/Mansioni. Pitching for the Hammonton Country Club, beat the strong Twentieth Ward club of Philadelphia 9-4, making two hits in four at-bats.
1928-6-24 (Bridgeton, Nj) Lost for Philadelphia Ace A.C. 7-1 v. the Bridgeton Harpers of the City League. Had given up just three runs up to eighth inning.
1931-8-28 (Asbury Park, NJ) Will play the Bacharachs tomorrow. (Was unable to find box.)
The Italians won the 1st half of the South Philadelphia League, a twilight circuit. They play at the Sons of Italy field at 25th Street and Snyder Avenue. "The club is owned by Joe Belfi and managed by Mike Ianarella, a pepper box who reminds one of John McGraw"
Mancini has a 25-6 record. He has struck out "Mavkey and Dihigo in succession."
He is also a great fielder; many teams try to bunt against him, and many fail.
1933-5-18 (Lansdale, PA) "[Mike] Iannerella, who is a wealthy South Philadelphia sportsman, manages the club."
"Quinto, who does the receiving, is a former Three I League star."
"The [Italians] have one of the best outfitted clubs in this section. The players wear black suits with white trimmings. The [Lansdale] Eagle management was informed today that the city club will bring a large number of fans from South Philadelphia, including several well-known boxers, to witness the game."
1933-7-21 (Woodbury, NJ) Will face the Woodstown Aviators tomorrow. Called Tony.
1933-7-22 (New Rochelle) Hoboken will have Bill Wingo, "the famous one-armed star," in their line-up. He has pitched before at City Park. Joe Mancini is a reserve outfielder for New Rochelle A.C.
1933-9-09 (Woodbury, NJ) Will face the Aviators with the Italians.
1935-4-23 With Philadelphia Italians, a fairly strong team. Called Menzini.
1936-8-09 (Spokane) Beat Kensington by himself, driving in three runs, in a recent game.
1938-5-06 (York) "The [Philadelphia Italians are] backed by 'Stonewall' DelConte, popular South Philadelphia sportsman and political leader, and is managed by Al 'Whitey' Quinto, for the last two years with the championship Kensington AA" of the Philadelphia League.
Players listed, with full names. Mancini plays the outfield besides pitching.
1938-7-16 Has hit .350 over last three seasons. Has only his left arm. Was run over a trolley when he was four. Learned to play baseball out of self defense; all the neighborhood bullies picked him, called him cripple.
Did not play on his HS team bc his parents forbade it, but he played sandlot on the side. Entered Ohio State University with intent to become a lawyer but left after 6 months bc of financial difficulties.
Played a time with Charleroi MATL - began as a pitcher but "he was made into an outfielder - taught to catch with his glove, then slip it off under the stump of his right arm, and throw the ball." The trick has become second nature to him; he can do it without loss of time.
Played with several South Jersey teams after MATL disbanded before joining Italians.
Called Tony.
1939-6-30 (Camden) Will play R.D. Wood. The Italians are the defending champs of the Philadelphia League. "Paul Bartolomeo, one of six players selected in the Philadelphia Record contest last season for a major league tryout, plays the outfield for the visitors."
Tony Mancini has won 2 straight games.
1939-7-23 (Atlantic City) Will pitch for the Italians v. Pop Lloyd's Stars.
1930-6-08 Pitching for Oberdon Lodge of Philadelphia, beat National Park of the Gloucester County League 13-2.
1931-7-19 Pitching for the Second Ward of the South Philadelphia League, beat the North Phillies 7-4. Second Ward seems to have been Philadelphia Italians. Quinto is catcher.
1933-5-21 (Lansdale) Italians beat the Lansdale Eagles 7-3; Mancini batted 9th, played right field, and was 0 for 4.
1933-7-22 (Woodbury, NJ) Lost 7-2 to Woodstown for the Italians.
1933-8-01 (Woodbury, NJ) Relieved in 12-7 win v. G.R. Wood. A large crowd came, and he was the big attraction. The Italians are now 38-13; Mancini's win was 9th straight and his 15th overall.
1935-6-02 (Chester) Lost to Chester 9-6. Called Dick. Lefty Vann at 1b with Chester.
1935-7-15 (Pottstown) For Seymour, tied Royersford Needleworks 3-3.
1936-6-08 Mancini relieved in win v. Kensington. Seymour is just the Philadelphia Italians.
1936-7-13 Pitching for Seymour in the Philadelphia League, beat Kensington 3-2 before 3K fans. Made two hits.
1936-8-15 Pitching for Seymour in the Philadelphia League, was driven out of the box by Kensington in 5th in 10-2 loss.
preview Bridgeton Onized Club of Bridgeton City League. Mancini is famous for winning majority of his games. Lists teams Italians have beaten this year, incl. Bushwicks and Bacharach Giants. Former MLB Bob Unglaub will play with Onized. Onized manager Gosa tried to sign Unglaub for the league's 2nd half but the other managers voted him down, believing him too hot to handle.
1939-5-10 (Chester) Lloyd A.C. beat the Philadelphia Italians 11-1. Mancini relieved and did okay. Bill Narleski at short for Lloyd A.C.
1939-5-18 Mancini hurt his hand twice stopping grounders in 8-3 loss to Mayfair; had to retire after 5th.
1939-7-23 (Atlantic City) Johnson Stars beat the Italians 6-5. Mancini pinch-hit.
1939-8-02 Beat Bridgeton NJ Onized club 7-1 for Philadelphia Italians; also homered. Called Jimmy.
1939-9-16 Mancini lost to Mayfair 3-0 for the Italians in a Philadelphia League game. Mayfair won the championship series in 3 games.
1940-5-18 Manager of the Philadelphia Italians. On bench for 1-0 win v. South Phillies.
1940-6-11 Mancini started vs. Port Richmond and was hit hard and relieved.
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