 Before the 1914 season began, Rariden left the Braves to join the Federal League leaving Whaling as their main catcher with Hank Gowdy as his back up.When Whaling failed to provide much offense, Braves manager, George Stallings gave Gowdy the starting catcher's job.The Braves had been in last place in the National League on July 4 before going on an extended winning streak.