Training Camp Soon
Two Training Camps To Open At Lewiston
LEWISTON, March 24— Lewiston of the Western International League and Pocatello of the Pioneer League, will open spring baseball training in two separate camps here Friday, but there will be close liaison between the two clubs during training.
The two teams have working agreements with each other and with Baltimore of the American League. Many players that start working out in one camp are expected to switch to the other camp before the start of season play.
The Class-A Lewiston club announced the signing of two more players the day before start of practice, to bring the total so far to 23. The additions are Russell Rosburg, outfielder on option from Baltimore who batted .332 in the Class A Western League last year; and Al Heist, who played at center field with Lewiston last year on option from St. Louis. Heist led the WIL in triples with 17 last year.
The first week of drills at the two camps will be primarily for pitchers and catchers. Larry Barton, Lewiston field boss, will be general manager of the combined camps, with Butch Moran, Pocatello manager, assisting.
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Caps Want Perfect Game Artist
Brenner Seeks Ex-Lewiston Duo
[Vancouver Province, Oct. 7, 1953]
General manager Bill Brenner of the Vancouver Capilanos has taken time out from his commuting between Bellingham and Vancouver to write a letter which he hopes might pay off in manpower next spring.
Bill read in the paper that two youngsters who worked for him down in Lewiston this past summer had been recalled by Baltimore and ticketed for San Antonio of the Texas League next season.
Brenner is almost certain the pair, Al Heist and pitcher Russ Butler, won’t be interested in reporting to torrid old Texas next spring and he’s written to the proper authorities to say he’s interested in the duo if they’re available.
“It’s not likely anything will be done before the draft, though,” said Brenner Tuesday.
Heist, a speedy outfielder who hit .287 and led the WIL in triples (17), and Butler, whose 12-10 record included a perfect no-hit no-run game, were two of the league’s most promising rookies this summer.
[Vancouver Province, Oct. 7, 1953]
General manager Bill Brenner of the Vancouver Capilanos has taken time out from his commuting between Bellingham and Vancouver to write a letter which he hopes might pay off in manpower next spring.
Bill read in the paper that two youngsters who worked for him down in Lewiston this past summer had been recalled by Baltimore and ticketed for San Antonio of the Texas League next season.
Brenner is almost certain the pair, Al Heist and pitcher Russ Butler, won’t be interested in reporting to torrid old Texas next spring and he’s written to the proper authorities to say he’s interested in the duo if they’re available.
“It’s not likely anything will be done before the draft, though,” said Brenner Tuesday.
Heist, a speedy outfielder who hit .287 and led the WIL in triples (17), and Butler, whose 12-10 record included a perfect no-hit no-run game, were two of the league’s most promising rookies this summer.
Browns Stay With Broncs, Butler & Heist Don’t
Orioles Keep Agreement With Lewiston
LEWISTON, Idaho, Oct. 1—The Baltimore Orioles, new American League baseball team, Wednesday renewed a 1953 working agreement with the Lewiston Broncs of the Class “A” Western International League.
President James McGonigle said at the same time the St. Louis Browns recalled speedy centre-fielder Al Heist, who led the league in triples with 17 this year, and pitcher Russ Butler, who hurled a perfect no-hit, no-run game during the Broncs’ final series.
Heist set a league record as the fastest man around the bases this year, and hit .287.
The Browns said both players will be sent to San Antonio of the Class “AA” Texas League.
LEWISTON, Idaho, Oct. 1—The Baltimore Orioles, new American League baseball team, Wednesday renewed a 1953 working agreement with the Lewiston Broncs of the Class “A” Western International League.
President James McGonigle said at the same time the St. Louis Browns recalled speedy centre-fielder Al Heist, who led the league in triples with 17 this year, and pitcher Russ Butler, who hurled a perfect no-hit, no-run game during the Broncs’ final series.
Heist set a league record as the fastest man around the bases this year, and hit .287.
The Browns said both players will be sent to San Antonio of the Class “AA” Texas League.
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