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Show THURSTON ONE OF SOX BEST "FINDS" Considered Star Pitcher of American League. Efforts on the part of President C. A. Comlskey'of the White Sox, to obtain ob-tain star outfield tulent from the minor leagues, recalls to mind that Hollls Thurston, right-hand pitcher for the Sox, played the outfield, himself, him-self, not so long ago and did a good Job of it Just nt present Thurston holds the distinction of being one of the best pitchers in the American league. But Thurston might never have been a pitcher if a California semi pro manager hadn't faced the problem of going Into an important sandlot game without a dependable mound man one afternoon, two years ago. Then Thurston crossed his path and the manager had an Idea, The youngster had played a great outfield, was a wonder with the bat and had a strong arm. Thurston was told If he would go In and pitch, he would receive $100 for bis work If he could beat the other club. Thurston pitched his first game on the mound but he didn't win. He went right down the old stretch to the ninth with the score 1 to 0. Then an lnflelder kicked one behind him and the game was loet to Thurston's Thurs-ton's team. Thurston as an outfielder was through. Thurston as a pitcher Hollls Thurston, wns Just beginning and It wasn't long before a scout for the 8t. Louis Rrowns saw hlin and Owner Ball paid a big price for the youth who could pitch,. hit and play the outfield. Thurston Is a glutton for work and when he failed to get as much of It ss he thought necessary, under Lee Fold's management he consigned Lee to the fiery piece one afternoon and waivers were asked on the native son. That Is how the Sox happened to get him. While Thurston appears to be a great young pitcher, either starting or relieving games, his hitting seems to stand out. He doesn't stop at mere singles, but Intersperses the base knocks with doubles and triples. |
