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WHAT IS THIS?

This Blog is designed to give collectors an education on sports memorabilia. This week's entry is a little different. We are turning the tables and asking you for help in solving a mystery we're struggling with.

A few years back we bought this incredible statue of an American Indian sitting on a baseball(see pictures). It is of chalk ware composition. On the front of the ball is engraved "Reds" and on the back is the artist's name and the date(Claudell Ottman - 1910). We have racked up hours trying to find out what team this  mascot represents. We have showed this piece to some of the most knowledgible dealers and collectors with no help. 

Although it says "Reds" on the ball, we are fairly confident that it does not mean the Cincinnati Reds. We also doubt that the mascot is of the Cleveland Indians. It may be a minor league team of the time, or an amatuer team and maybe even a college or high school team. Does anyone out there in cyber-space have an answer for us? C'mon guys- get to work and - hit the reference books and find us a clue.

Thanks in advance for your efforts!