Here is another issue of an Dodgers newsletter from yesteryear. This time it from the 1948 season, and is dated to June 15th. Click on any pic to embiggen. Below is a brief listing of interesting stories within:
- Of note, it mentions the first no-hitter thrown by a Dodger (either in the Majors or Minors) that year. It was thrown by Jim Lamay of the Idaho Falls Russets in the Pioneer League against the Pocatello Cardinals, 6-0. Lamay pitched four seasons of minor leagues, but never advanced above the Class C level.
- The newsletter also makes note of fast rising minor league prospect Duke Snider. He had gotten a cup-of-coffee the prior season, and began the year with Brooklyn before being sent back to Montreal for some additional seasoning. He had slashed just .158/.256/.395/.651 in 43 plate appearances for the Dodgers. The newsletter mentions that Duke debuted with Montreal during a doubleheader and proceeded to hit home runs in each game.
- There is an introduction of a Dodgers Broadcaster named Bob Edge. He had began doing play-by-play for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947 for CBS. I am uncertain how long he remained with the club.
- Another story tells fans of an brand new Dodgers initiative to scout the country for new Baseball talent, via a contest through men's magazine Argosy. I should note that future Dodgers hurler Billy Loes was chosen in September 1948 as the "Recuit-of-the-year" in this contest. The 18-year old was immediately signed to a contract, and would eventually play on Ebbets Field two years later.
- On the last page there is a fantastic facsimile autograph sheet featuring the Dodgers.
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