Manuscript/Mixed Material Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P
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Image 1 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P BRANCH RICKEY BOX 53 FOLDER 7 BASEBALL FILE SCOUTING REPORTS 1956 AP Transcribed and reviewed by volunteers participating in the By The People project at crowdlocgov- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 2 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P April 2 1956 ALLIE GAIR I do not believe that Gair Allie should have been sent to Hollywood but it is not a matter of great importance because he will find his…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 3 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P June 24 1956 Hollywood Cal I was not at all sure that Allie would prove to be of value to the Hollywood club when he was sent there by the Pittsburgh club…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 4 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P Hollywood California July 20 1956 ANDERSON RON This boy is 64 tall 190 pounds right hander Fair speed not great at all and a pretty good curve ball He will acquire a…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 5 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P Hollywood California June 18 1956 ARANDA JAY Outfielder Right hand hitting outfielder He gets the bat and the ball together regularly I think he has good power He has an average to…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 6 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P Phoenix Arizona June 26 1956 One Day Observation Arent George Douglas 1st Baseman A big boy young strong Has power on his pitch Can hit a home run A 200 hitter against…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 7 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P March 20 1956 Atwell Toby This player should have been marketed last fall just as I proposed to do and outlined the procedure at that time It may be that no move…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 8 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P March 27 1956 ATWELL TOBY 25 Atwells will finish last in any major league race BR Transcribed and reviewed by volunteers participating in the By The People project at crowdlocgov- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 9 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P HollywoodSeattle June 24 1956 Dick Aylward This fellow surely can do everything but hit He has a fine arm and is a fine receiver A lively and alert catcher but he looks…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 10 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P HollywoodSeattle June 24 1956 Bob Balcena Chunky 5 6 tall right hand hitting outfielder I dont know his age but he runs pretty good and has a pretty good arm Stands up…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 11 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P April 2 1956 BARONE RICHARD Barone has been sent to New Orleans but entirely too soon BR Transcribed and reviewed by volunteers participating in the By The People project at crowdlocgov- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 12 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P June 24 1956 Hollywood Cal Baumer as a utility man can play anywhere and just about as good one place as another He is a selling plater If he were representing a…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 13 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P Hollywood California June 18 1956 BELL RON Outfielder Left hand hitting outfielder Cant throw a lick and I dont believe he can hit a lick He must be able to run or…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 14 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P Hollywood California June 18 1956 BELTROM BOB InfielderFirst Baseman He is a big boy plenty big but I doubt if he is a power hitter BRANCh RICKey BRb Transcribed and reviewed by…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 15 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P Hollywood California June 18 1956 Heran Mickey Catcher He runs very well above average Showed now power at the plate at all In fact he looked bad against Bob Fontiane BRANCH RICKEY…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 16 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P June 24 1956 Hollywood Cal Right now this club is a very bad club in the Pacific Coast League The loss of third baseman Gair Allie hurts very much not because Allie…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 17 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P Observation One Day Los Angeles Club June 17 1956 Steve Bilko First baseman A great hero in the Pacific Coast League Home run reputation carries him I wouldnt want him on any…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 18 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P Hollywood California June 18 1956 BISCOTTI TOM Infielder Not worth anything Out BRANCH RICKEY BRb Transcribed and reviewed by volunteers participating in the By The People project at crowdlocgov- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 19 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P June 26 1956 Phoenix Arizona One Day Observation Blash Phoenix Catcher Big overweight right hand throwing left hand hitting catcher with power at the bat Arm ordinary running speed below average and…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 20 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P One Day Observation Los Angeles Club June 17 1956 Bolger Outfielder Cant throw Both Coates and Wade in the outfield simply throw Andy Over All in all it didnt look like either…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 21 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P March 20 1956 MEMORANDUM In complete opposition to every plan program or understanding or anything else connected with player Ward who incidentally is a fine gentleman this player was not only on…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 22 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P Hollywood California June 18 1956 BRANDT LEROY 1st Baseman Can throw underhand and not overhand Gets good stuff on the ball underhand His arm is alright throwing in any form He simply…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 23 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P April 2 1956 JACKIE BROWN See previous reports on this player I see no reason to change any of the observations in those reports Jackie should be sent to one of our…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 24 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P Luther Carr June 24 1956 I have just wired Babe Barberis as follows If you can arrange to have Bob Fontaine see the negro outfielder in action that would be good and…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 25 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P June 24 1956 Report on Player Luther Carr This is a 6 2 195 pound negro living in Seattle Washington He plays all positions probably an outfielder Right hand hitter with great…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 26 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P Hollywood California June 18 1956 CASELLA GARY Catcher I wouldnt be interested in him unless he is a great runner and a great hitter June 19 1956 Right hand hitting infieldercatcher I…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 27 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P Hollywood California June 18 1956 CASTLEMAN ROBERT It seemed to me that the boy had good speed but very poor control of it It also seemed to me that his curve ball…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 28 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P Hollywood Calfornia sic June 20 1956 CASTLEMAN ROBERT Past 20 out of high school right hand pitcher 175 pounds about 5 11 tall Fine fast ball and a good curve Good velocity…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 29 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P Phoenix Arizona June 26 1956 One Day Observation Campbell Douglas Third Baseman Is a well built boy a youngster right hand hitter Did nothing in either game to attract attention either in…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 30 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P Hollywood California June 20 1956 Carlson Phil Left hander 175 pounds 18 years of age This boy not eligible for high school ball this spring because he pitched for a semiprofessional team…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 31 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P Hollywood California June 18 1956 Chiponis Richard Infielder Little boy in the white swim suit If he can run and hit a lick you will simply have to give him attention I…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 32 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P Hollywood California June 18 1956 Christiansen Bruce Outfielder Has a good arm but too much trajectory but a fine arm He has power enough and his form is not bad but he…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 33 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P Phoenix Arizona June 26 1956 One Day Observation Cigar Outfielder with Douglas A very tall right hand hitting Negro He can run like the dickens has a good arm but he could…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 34 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P April 2 1956 COLE DICK There is a deal on Dick Cole Two or three clubs would like to have him and if we knew enough about our kids if they had…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 35 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P April 2 1956 Cole Dick There is a deal on Dick Cole Two or three clubs would like to have him and if we knew enough about our kids if they had…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 36 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P Hollywood California June 20 1956 Curry I saw this fellow working out in the bullpen at a distance of approximately 75 and saw him throw about 25 pitches I do not believe…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 37 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P Hollywood California June 18 1956 CUTLER MIKE Outfielder Quick arm and a sound arm Definitely knows how to throw Not a Furillo arm Branch Rickey BRb Transcribed and reviewed by volunteers participating…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 38 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P April 2 1956 Lino Donoso This boy should be kept on the club until cutdown time BR Transcribed and reviewed by volunteers participating in the By The People project at crowdlocgov- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 39 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P June 24 1956 Hollywood Cal Lino Donoso I am through with him He wont get a usable third pitch Transcribed and reviewed by volunteers participating in the By The People project at…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
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Image 40 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P Phoenix Arizona June 26 1956 One Day Observation Drain Douglas Catcher Looks like a mechanically good catcher A lively fellow runs fairly well Arm is ok I see no reason why he…- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906
About this Item
Title
- Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1956; A-P
Names
- Rickey, Branch, 1881-1965
Created / Published
- 1906 - 1971
Headings
- - Brooklyn Dodgers (Baseball team)
- - Pittsburgh Pirates (Baseball team)
- - St. Louis Cardinals (Baseball team)
- - Baseball
- - Baseball players--United States
- - Baseball teams
- - Major League Baseball (Organization)
- - Minor league baseball
- - Baseball executives
- - Baseball managers
- - Baseball players
- - Manuscripts
- - United States
Genre
- Manuscripts
Call Number/Physical Location
- series: Baseball File, 1906-1971
- mss37820, box 53
Source Collection
- Branch Rickey papers
Repository
- Manuscript Division
Digital Id
Online Format
- online text
- image