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Big Six · 04-22-2003, 10:27 PM

Boston Herald , Sunday, June 22, 1908

ROSTERS ANNOUNCED FOR ALL-STAR GAME
Pruiett, O'Farrell Selected to Squad; Will Entertain Home Rooters

If you hear cheering, the likely source is the Red Sox dugout, and more precisely, the locker stalls of Messrs. Pruiett and O'Farrell.

The rosters for next Sunday's All-Star Game were announced, and on the list were the abovementioned names. The fact that the game will be played on the Red Sox home grounds makes their selection even more exciting for both men.

Said Pruiett, "I wouldn't care where the game was played, it would be a thrill...but knowing it's here at Boston, it will be the highlight of my career." Thus speaks a man in his second major league season.

O'Farrell, even younger, could barely contain his excitement. "I never believed this could happen. I made the All-Star team at New Bedford last summer, but this is completely different. I am going to wire everybody I know and try to persuade them to come to Boston next weekend."

Pruiett, with a record of 12 wins against 3 losses, and a sparkling earned run average of 1.31 that tops the American League, was the more expected selection. The addition of O'Farrell, who's swinging the bat at a .285 pace with nine triples, two homers and 34 RBI, was a surprise to many. Perhaps his defensive skills made the difference. "Pat" has made only six errors this season, fewest among regular keystoners in either league.

Neither Bostonian will be in the starting lineup for the game, as Heinie Berger of the Cleveland Naps will be the AL's starting hurler, with his teammate Nap Lajoie starting at second base. Expect to hear even louder cheers, however, when the two local men take the field for the first time next Sunday.

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Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 2,410 Thanks: 117 Thanked 91x in 73 posts	Unexpected news Boston Herald , Sunday, June 22, 1908 ROSTERS ANNOUNCED FOR ALL-STAR GAME Pruiett, O'Farrell Selected to Squad; Will Entertain Home Rooters If you hear cheering, the likely source is the Red Sox dugout, and more precisely, the locker stalls of Messrs. Pruiett and O'Farrell. The rosters for next Sunday's All-Star Game were announced, and on the list were the abovementioned names. The fact that the game will be played on the Red Sox home grounds makes their selection even more exciting for both men. Said Pruiett, "I wouldn't care where the game was played, it would be a thrill...but knowing it's here at Boston, it will be the highlight of my career." Thus speaks a man in his second major league season. O'Farrell, even younger, could barely contain his excitement. "I never believed this could happen. I made the All-Star team at New Bedford last summer, but this is completely different. I am going to wire everybody I know and try to persuade them to come to Boston next weekend." Pruiett, with a record of 12 wins against 3 losses, and a sparkling earned run average of 1.31 that tops the American League, was the more expected selection. The addition of O'Farrell, who's swinging the bat at a .285 pace with nine triples, two homers and 34 RBI, was a surprise to many. Perhaps his defensive skills made the difference. "Pat" has made only six errors this season, fewest among regular keystoners in either league. Neither Bostonian will be in the starting lineup for the game, as Heinie Berger of the Cleveland Naps will be the AL's starting hurler, with his teammate Nap Lajoie starting at second base. Expect to hear even louder cheers, however, when the two local men take the field for the first time next Sunday.