Broadus Simmons Will Try Out for New York Yankees, July 4, 1925

Gibson’s Pitcher Signs with New York Yankees. . . Broadus Simmons Will Get a Try-Out in Big Show—Will Complete Collegiate Career

In a story published this morning in the Charlotte Observer, it was announced that Broadus Simmons, one of Wake Forest’s pitching aces, who is hurling for Gibson every Saturday afternoon, will probably get a trial with the New York Americans. It is said that Simmons has accepted the terms with the Yankees and is now awaiting a contract. He conferred recently with Paul Kritchell, one of the Yankee scouts.

Simmons was also looked over by Dick Hoblitzell, former Charlotte manager, and is said to have reported very favorably on the work of the big collegian.

The story goes on to say that Simmons is anxious to finish his college career and for that reason will not agree to go to the Yankees before next summer after his graduation from the Baptist institution.

Simmons has pitched four games for Gibson and has held his opponents to very few hits in each contest. It is probable that he will continue to pitch for the local team during the remainder of the summer.

From page 2 of the Concord Daily Tribune, July 4, 1925

newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn92073201/1925-07-04/ed-1/seq-2/