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March 9, 1910
The Fargo Forum And Daily Republican
Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
La Crosse 'Minny' league club president Henry Rooney signs top pitcher 'Young Cy' Young, who starred in the Lake Shore league, plus Fred Rice and Charles Watson, beating out other teams.
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LA CROSSE TEAM PULLS COUP
"Minny" Club Signs "Young Cy" Young of Lake Shore League.
La Crosse, Wis., March 9.—President Henry Rooney of the La Crosse club of the "Minny" league believes he has turned a trick on the other league clubs by signing up "Young Cy" Young, who last year was premier pitcher in the Lake Shore league. Several managers had been after Young but La Crosse landed him on a salary proposition.
Young made his "start" at the University of Wisconsin about five years ago, where he pitched remarkable ball President Rooney has also signed up Fred Rice, a southpaw, of the Milwaukee City league, and Charles Watson an old player.
"Minny" Club Signs "Young Cy" Young of Lake Shore League.
La Crosse, Wis., March 9.—President Henry Rooney of the La Crosse club of the "Minny" league believes he has turned a trick on the other league clubs by signing up "Young Cy" Young, who last year was premier pitcher in the Lake Shore league. Several managers had been after Young but La Crosse landed him on a salary proposition.
Young made his "start" at the University of Wisconsin about five years ago, where he pitched remarkable ball President Rooney has also signed up Fred Rice, a southpaw, of the Milwaukee City league, and Charles Watson an old player.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
La Crosse Club
Minny League
Young Cy Young
Pitcher Signing
Fred Rice
Charles Watson
What entities or persons were involved?
Henry Rooney
Young Cy Young
Fred Rice
Charles Watson
Where did it happen?
La Crosse, Wis.
Story Details
Key Persons
Henry Rooney
Young Cy Young
Fred Rice
Charles Watson
Location
La Crosse, Wis.
Event Date
March 9
Story Details
President Henry Rooney of the La Crosse club signs premier pitcher Young Cy Young from the Lake Shore league, outmaneuvering other clubs, along with southpaw Fred Rice and veteran Charles Watson.