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Bill Foster's debut
ATHLETICS ACQUIRE YOUNG COLORED PITCHER
Bill Foster, Young Lefthander, Obtained from Cleveland
PHILADELPHIA--The Athletics today became the latest major league team to acquire a Negro player, as they picked up pitcher Bill Foster in a trade with the Cleveland Indians.
Foster and another pitcher, Nellie Pott, came to Cleveland in exchange for first baseman Dick Burrus. Foster is a lefty, nineteen years of age, with a promising future. He throws a hard fastball, as well as a drop curve, a change of pace, and a tricky fast curve.
Foster will be sent to Springfield for seasoning.
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