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March 2, 1932
Atlanta World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Luis 'Lefty' Tiant, renowned left-handed baseball pitcher, signs with Syd Pollock's Cuban House of David team for the season, set to play opening games in Florida against Jimmy Smith's Stars. He led the team to a championship in Iowa last year and earned best pitcher award from St. Louis Cardinals scout.
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LEFTY TIANT IS READY FOR WORK WITH OLD MATES
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Mar. 2—“Lefty Grove” Tiant known throughout America as one of the greatest left-hand flingers in baseball today, has been signed to perform again for Syd Pollock's Cuban House of David club this season and will be seen in action at Tampa, St. Petersburg, Florida where the bewhiskered Islanders open the season on Easter Sunday Monday March 27th or 28th against Jimmy Smith's Florida Stars. Tiant pitched the Cuban House of David to a championship in the Southwestern Iowa Baseball Tournament last year at Council Bluffs, Iowa and was awarded best pitcher medal by Jack Ryan scout of the champion St. Louis Cardinals. Tiant also pitched victories over the famous Homestead and will be seen in action at Tampa, St. Petersburg, Florida.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Mar. 2—“Lefty Grove” Tiant known throughout America as one of the greatest left-hand flingers in baseball today, has been signed to perform again for Syd Pollock's Cuban House of David club this season and will be seen in action at Tampa, St. Petersburg, Florida where the bewhiskered Islanders open the season on Easter Sunday Monday March 27th or 28th against Jimmy Smith's Florida Stars. Tiant pitched the Cuban House of David to a championship in the Southwestern Iowa Baseball Tournament last year at Council Bluffs, Iowa and was awarded best pitcher medal by Jack Ryan scout of the champion St. Louis Cardinals. Tiant also pitched victories over the famous Homestead and will be seen in action at Tampa, St. Petersburg, Florida.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Lefty Tiant
Baseball Pitcher
Cuban House Of David
Iowa Tournament
St Louis Cardinals
Homestead Grays
What entities or persons were involved?
Lefty Tiant
Syd Pollock
Jimmy Smith
Jack Ryan
Where did it happen?
Tampa, St. Petersburg, Florida; Council Bluffs, Iowa
Story Details
Key Persons
Lefty Tiant
Syd Pollock
Jimmy Smith
Jack Ryan
Location
Tampa, St. Petersburg, Florida; Council Bluffs, Iowa
Event Date
Mar. 2; March 27th Or 28th
Story Details
Lefty Tiant signs with Cuban House of David for new season, to open against Florida Stars in Florida; previously won Iowa tournament championship and award, beat Homestead Grays.