Franklin County GaArchives News.....All-Royston Team Has Claim June 1911
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The Atlanta Constitution,  June 1911 June 1911
Sam Bowers, an ardent fan at Royston, Ga., is very much amused at the claims of 
the other Georgia cities regarding their "all-home" teams, and he apparently has 
just cause to be, with the galaxy of stars that Royston has given to the baseball 
firmament.

Here is his letter to the sporting editor:

"I notice that some of the correspondents to the dailies in neighboring towns are 
having a great deal to say about their "all-home" teams, and commenting on other 
towns having to get players from other towns to beat them. 
"Since they have brought up this question, I would like to know if there is a town 
in the state that can produce an "all-home" team like this: Ty Cobb, Paul Cobb, 
with Lincoln Neb., in the Western League: Garnett Brooks and Charlie Brooks, with 
Albany, in the South Atlantic League: Starke Ginn with Roanoke, in the Virgina 
State League: Rucker Ginn, with University of Georgia last term: Jeff Roberson and 
Henry Jordan with Riverside Academy last term. The three last named should make 
good in class B' League, but will return to school next term. In addition to 
these, we have three of the best amateur pitchers in the state in Bailey, Blackman 
and Jordan. Everyone of these are Royston products, and got their first baseball 
training here can you beat it?"
                                                              
                                                                A Fan.


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