Ira Davis

James Ira Davis
(Slats)

• Bats Unknown, Throws Right
• Weight 162 lb.
• School University of Pennsylvania
• Debut April 22, 1899
• Final Game May 3, 1899
• Born July 8, 1870 in Philadelphia, PA USA
• Died December 21, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY USA

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Biographical Information

Ira "Slats" Davis played in the major leagues in 1899. In 1901 he had been with Denver, and the Sporting Life of March 8, 1902 reported that Slats had started an oil company.

The Sporting Life of March 26, 1898 indicates that he was signed to be the player-manager of the Danbury club, and that he is "an excellent ball player" who will be one of the "highest-salaried men" in the league.

A Brewster newspaper in May 1899 stated that he was a former Brewster player and after being released by the New York Giants would probably join New Haven.

He was an umpire for over 30 years with stints in the Pacific Coast League, Western League, Southern Association, South Atlantic League and Virginia League.