Clipping:Reach reportedly scouting for the Athletics; the value of minor league stats

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Date	Monday, September 17, 1888
Text	A. J. Reach was here [Lima] yesterday in search of new players. It is understood that he is after the release of Left Fielder Bottenus of the Toledos for the Athletic club. He is also said to be very desirous of buying First Baseman Hillery, Second Baseman Grimm (who is also a fine catcher), and Right Fielder Rooks of Lima. As Toledo was playing here he had an opportunity of judging the merits of all the players in one game. Cleveland Plain Dealer September 17, 1888 [Only John Grim of these were signed.] President Reach’s visit through the tri-state league convinced him that no dependence can be placed in official averages. Raising players to sell has become a business, and it looks as though the official scorers were instructed to fatten up the averages of any player the club would like to dispose of. Cleveland Plain Dealer September 23, 1888, quoting the Pittsburgh Chronicle
Source	Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Submitted by	Richard Hershberger
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