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J HullHere's some background on a few more players who have been mentioned as difficult cards.
Ted's covered Shaughnessy
Frank mentioned:
Perdue -- was with Nashville from the opening to the end of the season, so no discernible reason why he should have been printed in fewer quantities.
Persons -- was with Montgomery until July 24th and then put on waivers, picked up by Little Rock and first played for them on August 1st.
Helm -- began the season with Columbus and then at some point was traded to Chattanooga (I don't have the date for the trade).
McCauley -- actually spent the preseason exhibition period with Jersey City but then was cut and ended up catching on with Portsmouth and was with that team on the opening day of the Virginia League season. Later in the season he was traded to Norfolk (dont have the date).
Cranston -- spent all season with Memphis, so no reason why he should have had fewer cards printed.
Lipe -- managed Richmond all season, so again no reason for scarcity.
While we're thinking about guys that are tough, why is it that these guys are not tougher than they are?
Orth -- was manager of Lynchburg but resigned and left the club on July 15th.
Carey and Violat both had midseason team changes, but are among the most easily-found Southern Leaguers.
Jamie