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darkhorse · 09-10-2002, 11:40 PM

Feller Missing

CLEVELAND (AP)-Cleveland Indians GM Scott Cadwell called an impromptu press conference today to issue a rare plea for public assistance. "Someone has kidnapped Bob Feller," announced Cadwell to a stunned crowd, "We need your help. We are working with the authorities, but they have very few leads. This is top priority, our search for the man who stole our bats has been put on hold." Team officials had attributed Feller's struggles (0-6, 6.54) to a general malaise which accompanied the teams 8-22 start. They became suspicious, though, after an 18-1 loss to the Red Sox over the weekend. Feller (26-15, 2.18 in 1945) started that game, but failed to reach the fourth inning for the third consecutive start. After investigating, the front office concluded a look-alike imposter has been taking the mound each week. "We were absolutely horrified. This is not the type of thing you expect to happen to your ace pitcher, a man who served his country faithfully in the War," said Assistant GM Bill Clifton, "If there is a ransom demand to be made, please, let it be made. We need Robert back." Those with possible information about this crime are encouraged to call 1-800-FIND-BOB, a special hotline setup at the Cleveland Police Department. Cadwell said the imposter-Feller will remain in the rotation for the near future, due to a lack of major league ready starters.

By Scott Cadwell (Indians GM)

The PWBL has two openings for active GM's interested in playing in one of baseball's golden ages. Detroit with Hammerin' Hank Greenberg and the Phillies with Schoolboy Rowe are the two clubs in need of guidance.

09-10-2002, 11:40 PM	#7
darkhorse Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 10,850	Ripped from the PWBL headlines. Feller Missing CLEVELAND (AP)-Cleveland Indians GM Scott Cadwell called an impromptu press conference today to issue a rare plea for public assistance. "Someone has kidnapped Bob Feller," announced Cadwell to a stunned crowd, "We need your help. We are working with the authorities, but they have very few leads. This is top priority, our search for the man who stole our bats has been put on hold." Team officials had attributed Feller's struggles (0-6, 6.54) to a general malaise which accompanied the teams 8-22 start. They became suspicious, though, after an 18-1 loss to the Red Sox over the weekend. Feller (26-15, 2.18 in 1945) started that game, but failed to reach the fourth inning for the third consecutive start. After investigating, the front office concluded a look-alike imposter has been taking the mound each week. "We were absolutely horrified. This is not the type of thing you expect to happen to your ace pitcher, a man who served his country faithfully in the War," said Assistant GM Bill Clifton, "If there is a ransom demand to be made, please, let it be made. We need Robert back." Those with possible information about this crime are encouraged to call 1-800-FIND-BOB, a special hotline setup at the Cleveland Police Department. Cadwell said the imposter-Feller will remain in the rotation for the near future, due to a lack of major league ready starters. By Scott Cadwell (Indians GM) The PWBL has two openings for active GM's interested in playing in one of baseball's golden ages. Detroit with Hammerin' Hank Greenberg and the Phillies with Schoolboy Rowe are the two clubs in need of guidance. __________________ "The Human Torch was denied a bank loan."