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Was Ted Williams "Rookie of the Year"?
Was Ted Williams "Rookie of the Year"?
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April 13, 1939
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, April 13, 1939
* Ted Williams - rookie of the year ?
* Boston Red Sox
* Great title to have in
A four column head near the top reads: "Favored Entries : In 'rookie of Year' Race" with photos of Joe Gallagher, Woodrow Rich, Eddie Miller, Ted Williams, and Charlie Keller".
The article begins:
* Which of the incoming major league freshmen will win the "Rookie of the Year" designation for 1939?..." and a bit further on is: "...The Boston Red Sox already have nominated Ted Williams, the kid outfielder, who, in addition to being a great hitter, has the allure that goes with screwball tendencies. Recently, Ted aroused the ire of his manager--and the laughter of the fans--by throwing a ball over the Atlanta fence after failing to catch a foul fly...
with a bit more (see photos). The last line concerning Williams is lost due to wear at the central fold.
Complete in 12 pages, some tears & repairs at the margins, & save for the central fold wear on the front page only, generally nice. Great to have this report in baseball's unofficial newspaper.
Category: The 20th Century
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