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October 8, 1929
The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
Wes Ferrell, a 21-year-old rookie pitcher for Cleveland, won 21 games in the 1929 season, a rare feat. His success is attributed to coaching by Earl Holt at Oak Ridge Institute in North Carolina.
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Wes Ferrell is the prize pitching catch of the 1929 season. The 21-year-old Cleveland righthander won 21 games this season. This is something that one rookie in several thousand manages to do.
Earl Holt Coached Cleveland Pitcher
Oak Ridge, N. C., Oct. 8.--(AP)-- One of the reasons why Wesley Ferrell, sensational young Cleveland pitcher did so well is because he was coached by Earl Holt, director of athletics of Oak Ridge institute here.
Ferrell, who won 21 games during his first year in the big leagues, a record rarely achieved, is one of a host of outstanding baseball men who received their training at the hands of Holt.
Earl Holt Coached Cleveland Pitcher
Oak Ridge, N. C., Oct. 8.--(AP)-- One of the reasons why Wesley Ferrell, sensational young Cleveland pitcher did so well is because he was coached by Earl Holt, director of athletics of Oak Ridge institute here.
Ferrell, who won 21 games during his first year in the big leagues, a record rarely achieved, is one of a host of outstanding baseball men who received their training at the hands of Holt.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
Prodigy
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Rookie Pitcher
21 Wins
Baseball Coaching
Cleveland Indians
Oak Ridge Institute
What entities or persons were involved?
Wes Ferrell
Earl Holt
Where did it happen?
Oak Ridge, N. C.
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Key Persons
Wes Ferrell
Earl Holt
Location
Oak Ridge, N. C.
Event Date
1929
Story Details
Wesley Ferrell, a 21-year-old rookie pitcher for Cleveland, wins 21 games in his first major league season, a rare achievement, thanks to coaching from Earl Holt at Oak Ridge Institute.