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August 5, 1924
The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
George Earl Milstead, a talented young pitcher from Texas, bypassed scouts by writing directly to big league owners, impressing Chicago Cubs' Bill Veeck and earning a spot on the team.
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GEORGE EARL MILSTEAD
Don't wait for them to come after you. Go after them. That is the motto of George Earl Milstead, a young pitcher who is making good with the Chicago Cubs. George Earl knew he was good. No scouts came around to give him the once over down in his Texas diggings. So George Earl sat down and wrote letters to all the big league club owners.
"You're overlooking a guy who is good enough to pitch in any league."
In words to that effect he wrote. Bill Veeck of the Cubs was interested and sent for him. "He's the best mail-order pitcher I ever saw," comments Veeck.
Don't wait for them to come after you. Go after them. That is the motto of George Earl Milstead, a young pitcher who is making good with the Chicago Cubs. George Earl knew he was good. No scouts came around to give him the once over down in his Texas diggings. So George Earl sat down and wrote letters to all the big league club owners.
"You're overlooking a guy who is good enough to pitch in any league."
In words to that effect he wrote. Bill Veeck of the Cubs was interested and sent for him. "He's the best mail-order pitcher I ever saw," comments Veeck.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Baseball Pitcher
Chicago Cubs
Self Promotion
Scouting
What entities or persons were involved?
George Earl Milstead
Bill Veeck
Where did it happen?
Texas
Story Details
Key Persons
George Earl Milstead
Bill Veeck
Location
Texas
Story Details
George Earl Milstead, a young pitcher from Texas, wrote letters to big league club owners claiming his talent, leading to Bill Veeck of the Chicago Cubs signing him as the best mail-order pitcher.