Gallery›Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library›Dick Drott, center, Cubs rookie and Cincinnati native, struck out 15 Braves yesterday in posting a 7-5 victory. His Chicago teammates and fans were delighted, naturally, but so were his old Cincinnati friends and neighbors. Flanking him on the left is outfielder Walt Moryn and on the right is Ernie Banks. Their home runs played key roles in Chicago’s first-game victory.
Dick Drott, center, Cubs rookie and Cincinnati native, struck out 15 Braves yesterday in posting a 7-5 victory. His Chicago teammates and fans were delighted, naturally, but so were his old Cincinnati friends and neighbors. Flanking him on the left is outfielder Walt Moryn and on the right is Ernie Banks. Their home runs played key roles in Chicago’s first-game victory.
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Dick Drott, center, Cubs rookie and Cincinnati native, struck out 15 Braves yesterday in posting a 7-5 victory. His Chicago teammates and fans were delighted, naturally, but so were his old Cincinnati friends and neighbors. Flanking him on the left is outfielder Walt Moryn and on the right is Ernie Banks. Their home runs played key roles in Chicago’s first-game victory.

Associated Press · [ca. May 1957]

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[Information from item housing] Baseball Teams Chicago Cubs 1956-1960

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