Bill Veeck, owner of the Cleveland Indians, hires Marsh Samuel away from the Sox to create a media guide for the Tribe.

ByTom February 25, 1946February 25, 2020

The Chicago White Sox hand out the first media guide to beat writers. Just 17 pages long, it is the creation of Marsh Samuel, according to historian Peggy Beck. The project intrigues Bill Veeck, owner of the Cleveland Indians, who hires Samuel away from the Sox to create a guide for the Tribe.

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Back from the military, Ted Williams hits the first spring training pitch he sees for a home run.

ByTom February 25, 1946September 3, 2024

Back from the military, Ted Williams hits the first spring training pitch he sees for a home run.

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Day: February 25, 1946

Bill Veeck, owner of the Cleveland Indians, hires Marsh Samuel away from the Sox to create a media guide for the Tribe.

Back from the military, Ted Williams hits the first spring training pitch he sees for a home run.

Start Listieng to Classic Baseball Broadcasts (1934 - 1973)

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