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Battery LeavesLocal base ba'.l fans will regret *hc departure ot lJiqua’s otnr battery, Swartz ami Lcicklioff from the ranks of the city Unm. , Due lo pressure tr-ought upon them by the officials of the Aimco plant at Middletown where (lioy are both employed, they will remain in l.hul cily lo play with Lhe factory • leant.The Artnoo company conlrilnilcil a large ■sunt or money for Hie supporc of n base ball tram and upon learning of the ability of Swart/, and Lnck-jioff proceeded to build their factory team* around -them. jlrcsumtn^ .upon the fact that these two’ men would play with the factory tram. When bolit refused to leave Piqiia Jo play with tho factory team, pressure was brought upon them .In such a manner that their positions with the Armco company deponded upon tliclr slaying In Middletown. Several officials of tho Armco ccnipnuy visited the local management in mi ellorl lo secure tlicir release 1ml proving uii: successful in this brought n'.bor ures*suro to bear.Both men liavo wan tho licarln of every base ball fun In Ihfc .city as they are fine pi a yen i and good sportsmen. . They expressed their regret* at being forced m leavo Tlqua and hope to be able to return In the near future. Lackhoff will no doubt cnt«n nox.. Monday's game, while lhe bat-tcries for Sunday and the pitcher for Monday will be announced la tor.
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Piqua Daily Call
Piqua, Ohio, US
Thu, May 27, 1920
Page 6
Full Page
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Mike L.
OH, USA 21 Jun 2019
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