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Big Six · 03-25-2016, 10:06 PM

Madisontown Courier-News
June 6, 1909

KREISHER CHOSEN FIRST IN KEYSTONE DRAFT
York White Roses Choose Madison College Flychaser
Kreisher Will Begin Career In Boalsburg

The Keystone League's annual draft of amateur players took place yesterday, and the first player chosen was Madison College's own Charlie Kreisher. The 20-year-old Presidents outfielder, who recently completed his second year at the College, was drafted by the York White Roses.

The York club earned the first pick in the draft by finishing in last place for the '08 season. They are not much better off in '09, currently occupying the ninth spot in the ten-team loop, fully 15 games off the pace of pennant leaders Bethlehem. The White Roses, then, could possibly use a good outfielder sooner, rather than later.

Kreisher completed his sophomore season with a batting average of .331. In 56 games, he hit safely 80 times. Charlie's 70 runs scored set a new Madison College mark, and he also drove home 63 runs, third most in College annals. He hit 14 home runs and stole 36 bases in 43 tries.

Still, by the standards of the Keystone League, Charlie is as green as the hills around his Hummelstown home. The White Roses will send him to their Boalsburg farm club, in the Independence League. Two more levels of ball will then lie between young Kreisher and his big league dreams come true: Chambersburg, in the Commonwealth circuit, and Gettysburg, of the Quaker State loop.

Every journey, however, begins with a first step, and when Kreisher boards the train for Boalsburg to-day, he will take that crucial first step.

03-25-2016, 10:06 PM	#6
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,145	Madisontown Courier-News June 6, 1909 KREISHER CHOSEN FIRST IN KEYSTONE DRAFT York White Roses Choose Madison College Flychaser Kreisher Will Begin Career In Boalsburg The Keystone League's annual draft of amateur players took place yesterday, and the first player chosen was Madison College's own Charlie Kreisher. The 20-year-old Presidents outfielder, who recently completed his second year at the College, was drafted by the York White Roses. The York club earned the first pick in the draft by finishing in last place for the '08 season. They are not much better off in '09, currently occupying the ninth spot in the ten-team loop, fully 15 games off the pace of pennant leaders Bethlehem. The White Roses, then, could possibly use a good outfielder sooner, rather than later. Kreisher completed his sophomore season with a batting average of .331. In 56 games, he hit safely 80 times. Charlie's 70 runs scored set a new Madison College mark, and he also drove home 63 runs, third most in College annals. He hit 14 home runs and stole 36 bases in 43 tries. Still, by the standards of the Keystone League, Charlie is as green as the hills around his Hummelstown home. The White Roses will send him to their Boalsburg farm club, in the Independence League. Two more levels of ball will then lie between young Kreisher and his big league dreams come true: Chambersburg, in the Commonwealth circuit, and Gettysburg, of the Quaker State loop. Every journey, however, begins with a first step, and when Kreisher boards the train for Boalsburg to-day, he will take that crucial first step. __________________ My dynasties: The Base Ball Life of Patrick O'Farrell: 2014 inductee, OOTP Dynasty Hall of Fame Kenilworth: A Town and its Team: fun with a fictional league Last edited by Big Six; 03-25-2016 at 10:08 PM.