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BROOKLYN, NEW YORKWhen the Dodgers president arrived at Ebbets Field, he was handed a sealed Western Union telegram. Without breaking stride, he closed the door to his office and ripped the envelope open.
ROOKIE SHORTSTOP JACKIE ROBINSON KC MONARCHS HITS WITH A VENGEANCE STOP RUNS LIKE A CHEETAH STOP PLAYS LIKE GANGBUSTERS STOP TOP PROSPECT STOP
GEORGE
Branch Rickey nodded. It was from scout George Sisler. Rickey knew Jackie Robinson was an excellent football and basketball player, but this spring his baseball ability was the issue. Rickey didn’t doubt Sisler’s assessment. A former major league first baseman, George Sisler was an excellent judge of talent, especially anything to do with infielders. His opinion reflected still another scout’s analysis, that of Clyde Sukeforth. The r
