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Plano Daily Star Courier

Location

Plano, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1975

Page

7

Jimmie Adair Lifelong Baseball Figure Retires as Royals Scout

Jimmie Adair, age 68, ends a 48 year major league career as supervising scout for the Kansas City Royals in Texas, now spends time at his Plano baseball camp and reading box scores. He began with the Cubs in 1927 after a farm youth and played in the minor leagues before transitioning to coaching and scouting.

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Jimmie Adair recalls long baseball career and forecasts

Jimmie Adair, a lifelong baseball figure, discusses his path from a high school player to a Cubs signee in 1927, his coaching and scouting roles with the White Sox, Orioles, Astros, Athletics, and Royals, and his view that modern players are bigger and better. He predicts Boston or New York will win the pennant.

Jimmie Adair Waxahachie Chicago Cubs Adair Rangers Cowboys Boston New York

Denton Defeats Plano in 8-4 Legion Baseball Showdown

Denton post wins 8-4 as Plano Post 321 freshmen through juniors struggle to match senior-led Denton. Pitcher Bob Levinski allows three runs in 4 2 3 innings. Jim Watson yields five runs in relief. Ed Baily and Sammy Bickham Jr lead Plano with multiple hits. Vanderlinden shines in outfield. next doubleheader vs Denison at Plano High.

Plano American’ Legion Post Denton Plano Bob Levinski Jim Watson Ed Baily Sammy Bickham Jr

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