Anthony J. Niederwieser, born November 26th, 1864 in St. Louis, MO1
, was a professional baseball player with Pine Bluff from 1889-1891. Niederwieser lived in Little Rock, AR, circa 1910-19202
.
Biography
Niederwieser was the son of Tony and Bertha Niederwieser. He worked as a telephone operator much of his life. He and his wife Amelia3 had two daughters, Pauline and Helen. He died on June 22nd, 1941 in St. Louis4 .
Excerpts
"Tony Neiderweiser [sic], who used to report games at Sportsman's Park in 1881, 1885 and 1886, is playing first base [for Pine Bluff] and captaining the team and we feel proud of him. His batting and fielding are up to the standard."5
Biography
Niederwieser was the son of Tony and Bertha Niederwieser. He worked as a telephone operator much of his life. He and his wife Amelia3 had two daughters, Pauline and Helen. He died on June 22nd, 1941 in St. Louis4 .
Excerpts
"Tony Neiderweiser [sic], who used to report games at Sportsman's Park in 1881, 1885 and 1886, is playing first base [for Pine Bluff] and captaining the team and we feel proud of him. His batting and fielding are up to the standard."5
2
1910 and 1920 U.S. Census (In the 1920 U.S. Census as Tony Zermatten.), and Little Rock City Directories at Ancestry.com
3
Also, Emelia and Emelie.
5
The Sporting News, 6/7/1890, p.2