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Big Six · 05-14-2009, 10:04 AM

Canton Advocate, July 2, 1899

EIGHT CANTON PLAYERS WILL PLAY IN ALL-STAR GAME
Eastern Division Leaders Well-Represented
Proceeds From Game Will Be Donated To Charity

LIMA—Given their place atop the Eastern Division standings, one would expect the Canton club to place several players on the divisional all-star roster.

Even so, the presence of eight Watchmakers on the list of those selected to play in to-day’s contest must put a smile on the face of any Cantonian who is mad for the national game.

Two Canton players are expected to be in the Eastern division starting lineup. Manager Jason Bush of the Middletown club said that catcher Ted Cobb will bat second in his order, while Joshua Spesinger will bat fifth and play third base.

Rugged Cobb boasts a batting average of .309, and has proven to be especially durable behind the plate. He has knocked in 26 runs this year.

Spesinger’s 36 runs batted in rank second in the League, and he matches Cobb’s .309 batting mark. Joshua has also hit 19 two-baggers, five triples, and one home run.

A half-dozen other Watchmakers will be available for duty. They include outfielders Ed Hood and David Erwin, first baseman Doug Dougherty, and pitchers Charlie Callahan, Lou Riley, and Brian Gilmore.

Hood is batting .323, has scored 29 runs, and has driven in 24 more.

Erwin, whose outstanding play has earned him more regular duty this year, boasts a .355 average.

Dougherty is batting .308, and has cracked 18 doubles.

When it came time to pick his starting pitcher, Bush faced a difficult choice between a grizzled veteran and a “youngster” less than half his age. The manager chose the veteran, Bill Foster of Sandusky, over Canton’s Charlie Callahan, despite the fact that Callahan leads all Eastern twirlers with 14 victories.

“I understand why Mr. Bush picked Foster,” said Callahan. “He has been a strong pitcher in this league since the beginning. This is my first year in the league.” Nevertheless, Callahan’s All-Star credentials are strong. He has worked more innings (191) and struck out more batsmen (74) than any Buckeye League pitcher this season…

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Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 2,494 Thanks: 146 Thanked 100x in 79 posts	Canton Advocate, July 2, 1899 EIGHT CANTON PLAYERS WILL PLAY IN ALL-STAR GAME Eastern Division Leaders Well-Represented Proceeds From Game Will Be Donated To Charity LIMA—Given their place atop the Eastern Division standings, one would expect the Canton club to place several players on the divisional all-star roster. Even so, the presence of eight Watchmakers on the list of those selected to play in to-day’s contest must put a smile on the face of any Cantonian who is mad for the national game. Two Canton players are expected to be in the Eastern division starting lineup. Manager Jason Bush of the Middletown club said that catcher Ted Cobb will bat second in his order, while Joshua Spesinger will bat fifth and play third base. Rugged Cobb boasts a batting average of .309, and has proven to be especially durable behind the plate. He has knocked in 26 runs this year. Spesinger’s 36 runs batted in rank second in the League, and he matches Cobb’s .309 batting mark. Joshua has also hit 19 two-baggers, five triples, and one home run. A half-dozen other Watchmakers will be available for duty. They include outfielders Ed Hood and David Erwin, first baseman Doug Dougherty, and pitchers Charlie Callahan, Lou Riley, and Brian Gilmore. Hood is batting .323, has scored 29 runs, and has driven in 24 more. Erwin, whose outstanding play has earned him more regular duty this year, boasts a .355 average. Dougherty is batting .308, and has cracked 18 doubles. When it came time to pick his starting pitcher, Bush faced a difficult choice between a grizzled veteran and a “youngster” less than half his age. The manager chose the veteran, Bill Foster of Sandusky, over Canton’s Charlie Callahan, despite the fact that Callahan leads all Eastern twirlers with 14 victories. “I understand why Mr. Bush picked Foster,” said Callahan. “He has been a strong pitcher in this league since the beginning. This is my first year in the league.” Nevertheless, Callahan’s All-Star credentials are strong. He has worked more innings (191) and struck out more batsmen (74) than any Buckeye League pitcher this season… __________________ My OOTP dynasties: The Base Ball Life of Patrick O'Farrell: where it all began The Connecticut Shore League: a fictional league story Three Pals, a Base Ball Story: my newest fictional story Last edited by Big Six; 05-14-2009 at 10:06 AM.