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THE NORWICH SUN, MONDAY EVENING, JULY 24, 1933.To Oppose Texaco* Wednesday AfternoonThree* stars of the House of David nine who will meet the Zuber Texaros at Texaco park Wednesday afternoon at 5:15 are seen above. From left to right they are Dutch Sclutdle, third baseman; “Moose1’ snuinju slated to pitch and “Kid” Jntiesko, another star hurler foH the House of Ikuid past liners.Zuber fexacos Meet House of David Niue Wedn^tf^NightWhiskered Diamond Stars .to Be Seen in Action at Texaco. .Park .Baseb^H stu^epts; fji. this area will see a colorful exhibition of the national pastime Wednesday afternoon # when the House of David nine invades this city to meet the Zuber Texacos. The gt.me will be a sntiset affair starting at 5:15.Despite the fact that the visiting team boasts of a large portion pf its weight in whiskers, they are a smart group of ball players and highly capable of turning in a spectacular performance. The Benton Harbor crew are capable of flashing flawless ball and Manager Ben WJlliamB of the Texacos is confident that Texaco park patrons will be «■ royally entertained with the ^exhibition to be given them of the national pastime.The House of David club are making a central and northern New York tour, enabling Manager Williams to book them for this city.True to their religious beliefs, the House of David players allow their beards to grow and their facial brushes are still primeval so far as being encroached on by barber’s implements is concerned. They aie the strangest, oddest sight in baseball and if they wore long robes to match they might poslt;* as our pre-histoiic ancestors and get away with it. But the unique nine is known throughout the country for its baseball ability, as well as for displaying a museum of whiskers. i
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Norwich Sun
Norwich, New York, US
Mon, Jul 24, 1933
Page 6
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Michael W.
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