Early baseball scouts seek elusive big league pitchers
The piece recalls how clubs once found strong pitchers like Cy Young with little cost and few scouts. It recounts a Canton discovery of a rookie who became a major find for Cleveland after an unlikely audition, plus notes on modern scouting, luck, and a few contemporary sports anecdotes and names.
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Medals for state skating carnival announced in Butte
Three medals are to be awarded at the upcoming ice carnival at Holland rink. Alfred Johnson Skate Company funds include a gold medal for the half mile and a bronze for the 40 yard race. Montana Skating Association leads, with hundreds of entrants and expect new Western Skating Association branch in Butte.
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Evers Lines Up Pitching Staff for Next Season
Chicago news reports Manager Evers preparing for the next season after James Vaughn signs a form contract. Grover Alexander and George Tyler also sign, with a large major league delegation anticipated as the Sox party heads toward Texas.
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Bassler Traded to Detroit by Los Angeles Club
John Bassler catcher for the Los Angeles club in the Pacific Coast Baseball League was traded to the Detroit Americans for catcher Oscar Stanage of Detroit and third baseman Lindemars of the Oklahoma City club, plus a right-handed pitcher and a second baseman to be named by March 1, announced today by Los Angeles manager Wade Killeter.
Butte High Boys Start Long Eastbound Trip
Butte high basketball opens a longest trip of the season heading east tonight. They will face Fergus County at Lewistown, Great Falls High at Great Falls, and Helena High at Helena over Thursday to Saturday. Coach Danahey will name eight or nine players after exams.
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