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not us eoww jkmtkmm*rAJUfA* »1949ROSTEROFANYCARDINALSISANNOUNCEDfifiCHICK99WARMSLEYPfuItenhDAVE CYRU8 PitcherA native of Spout Spring*, Va., who now calls Albany hU home, Dave stands six feet one inch tall* and tips the beam on thescales at 200 pounds He is 21years of age, and throws righthanded wbilenNTO while batting from the left side of the plate Although Dave claims he just naturally loves I Albany, probably the biggest reason for his permanent residence in Albany is the fact that he is married to the pretty youngdaughter of the A. L. Barfields’, Janelle Cyrus has been in Albany the past two seasons, and has always been one of the fans* favorites. He is a veteran of the Merchant Marine, Joining the Albany Club upon his release fromMORRIS FRANK PitcherTwenty-one years of age, standing, six feet even, and weighing in at 170 pounds, Morrie” bats and throws from the right side and makes his home in Vaimey-er, Illinois He came to Albany last July 20, after compiling a nice record with the Johnson City, Tennessee Club. Up until that time he had won seven while losing five, and had allowed only -59 hits in 83 innings pitched He also had 07 strikeouts in this period Upon his arrival in Albany, Frank immediately set the league on fire, so to speak, for he started off with the amazing streak of strikeouts In one game against Valdosta, the league leader, he struck out the first eleven menIfHOWARD HENLEY PitcherFrom St. Louis, Missouri, Howard is 22 years of age, stands six feet tafi and^ weighs 170 pounds He bats and throws from the right side On option to Law-reneeville from St. Joseph last season, Henley won 3 while losing 4. In 76 innings pitched, he allowed 70 hits, issued 43 baseson balls, and had 40 strikeouts. Upon being recalled to St. Joseph, he was sent to Winston-Salem, where he completed the season He saw little service ther€ since they were in the midst of a battle for the pennant, but did manage to pitch 23 innings, win one game while losing one, allow 23 hits, the same number of bas-pq on halls and strikeouts—IScause of this injury. If the injury has healed, John can be a great asset to the Redbird pitching staff for this season.LLOYD HAWLEY PitcherNineteen years of age, six feet tall, weight 195 pounds, Lloyd’s home town is Lucama, North Carolina and he is righthanded all the way He spent the 1948 season with Winston-Salem, and saw considerable service, not only as a pitcher but as a pinch-hitter. Hawley won six and lost six with Winston-Salesm, pitching 117 innings, and allowing 130hits. He fanned 63 batters, and issued 60 free passes. His batting average was 280, and it was because of his hitting ability thatLast year at St. Joseph he pitched in 13 games, winning three and losing three. Howard pitched 59 innings, allowing 56 hits, striking out 16, but walking 75 men. Don’t be surprised if this big youngster turns out to be the “fjrebalT of the Georgia-Florida circuit this season.LARRY WHITE PitcherTwenty years of age, stands six feet two inches, and weighs 165 pounds Larry is from Odenville Alabama, and is a lefthander al the way He was on option to the Johnson City Club last season, having been sent there after a trial with Lynchburg. Larry spent the entire season with Johnson City and was the work-ment Paul became a member of the Albany Club last July 19*-after pitching for Lawrenceville,Virginia previous to that. He* _pent the remainder of the 1948' season at home, while on the-disabled list of the Albany Cardinals because of his injury. At Lawrenceville Abendschein appeared in 18 games, pitching 77 innings, allowing 81 hits, and striking out 26 men. He had a won and lost record of 2-7. He also appeared in many games as a pinch-hitter, and when he left the Club boasted a healthy .410 batting average.s Paul show promise of developing into a fine pitcher, and we are glad to welcome him backhp was railed unon many timesERWIN ADAMCEWICE Outfielderrnn-
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Leesburg Lee County Journal
Leesburg, Georgia, US
Fri, Mar 25, 1949
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