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April 8, 1934
Mcallen Daily Monitor
Mcallen, Brownsville, Harlingen, Hidalgo County, Cameron County, Texas
What is this article about?
Jimmy Wilson, new Phillies manager, shares his excitement for rebuilding the team in his hometown, drawing on Cardinals experience, praising young talent and expecting better pitching in the upcoming season.
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Jimmy Wilson, Back Home In Philly, Ready For Tough Rebuilding Program Long Sought Chance To Try His Hand At Managing
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the sixth of a series of eight stories written for the Associated Press by big league managers giving their views on the coming pennant races.
By JIMMY WILSON (Manager, Philadelphia Nationals)
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP)—I'm right back home this year with the job I have always wanted to have. I was born in Philadelphia, made my big league start there and now after nearly six years with the Cardinals, I have the chance to show what I can do as a manager.
From experience I know what it is like getting on top in the National league and trying to stay there. Every race has been a tough one since I have had anything to do with it. I learned a lot with the Cardinals that I think I can make good use of now in building up the Phillies.
I realize there are plenty of problems and obstacles but that is true of any club, whether it is a championship outfit trying to keep on top against concentrated sharpshooting or whether it is a club like the Phillies, hopeful of fighting its way back up the scale.
Fine Group of Youngsters
No one knows better than a manager how a hitter like Chuck Klein can be missed. That's one of the handicaps we have to start with but I am not exaggerating when I say that I have never seen a better group of young players than we have right here this spring. Nor am I just whistling in the dark when I add that I feel sure we will get much better pitching this year.
We have some important places to fill in that infield and outfield but the real showing of the club will depend on the pitching. I'm giving all the pitchers plenty of work and all the advice at my command. Big Jim Elliott and Phil Collins, the two veterans, will have to be in shape to hold their jobs against pitchers like Reg Grabowski, Lon Warneke and Frank Pearce.
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the sixth of a series of eight stories written for the Associated Press by big league managers giving their views on the coming pennant races.
By JIMMY WILSON (Manager, Philadelphia Nationals)
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP)—I'm right back home this year with the job I have always wanted to have. I was born in Philadelphia, made my big league start there and now after nearly six years with the Cardinals, I have the chance to show what I can do as a manager.
From experience I know what it is like getting on top in the National league and trying to stay there. Every race has been a tough one since I have had anything to do with it. I learned a lot with the Cardinals that I think I can make good use of now in building up the Phillies.
I realize there are plenty of problems and obstacles but that is true of any club, whether it is a championship outfit trying to keep on top against concentrated sharpshooting or whether it is a club like the Phillies, hopeful of fighting its way back up the scale.
Fine Group of Youngsters
No one knows better than a manager how a hitter like Chuck Klein can be missed. That's one of the handicaps we have to start with but I am not exaggerating when I say that I have never seen a better group of young players than we have right here this spring. Nor am I just whistling in the dark when I add that I feel sure we will get much better pitching this year.
We have some important places to fill in that infield and outfield but the real showing of the club will depend on the pitching. I'm giving all the pitchers plenty of work and all the advice at my command. Big Jim Elliott and Phil Collins, the two veterans, will have to be in shape to hold their jobs against pitchers like Reg Grabowski, Lon Warneke and Frank Pearce.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Phillies Management
Baseball Rebuilding
Spring Training
Young Players
Pitching Staff
What entities or persons were involved?
Jimmy Wilson
Chuck Klein
Jim Elliott
Phil Collins
Reg Grabowski
Lon Warneke
Frank Pearce
Where did it happen?
Winter Haven, Fla.
Story Details
Key Persons
Jimmy Wilson
Chuck Klein
Jim Elliott
Phil Collins
Reg Grabowski
Lon Warneke
Frank Pearce
Location
Winter Haven, Fla.
Event Date
This Spring
Story Details
Jimmy Wilson, born in Philadelphia, returns as manager of the Phillies after six years with the Cardinals, eager to rebuild the team using lessons learned, optimistic about young players and improved pitching despite missing Chuck Klein.