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Debut
Arkansas Democrat, June 5, 1937
O'FARRELL PITCHES WELL IN TRAVS DEBUT
ATLANTA--Mike O'Farrell, the Notre Dame righthander whom the Boston Red Sox recently signed to a contract, pitched eight strong innings in his professional debut, and the Arkansas Travelers scored in the top of the ninth to defeat the Atlanta Crackers, 3-2.
A larger than usual crowd turned out at Ponce de Leon Park to watch O'Farrell, the son of Hall of Fame second baseman Pat O'Farrell. The younger O'Farrell's exploits as a college gridder also undoubtedly contributed to the excitement surrounding his first appearance as a professional athlete.
O'Farrell proved himself to be the genuine article, at least on this afternoon. While the Crackers managed nine base hits against him, O'Farrell bore down in the clutch and only allowed two runs to score. He struck out three men and walked three...
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