MEARS Auction #23, Ends February 26th, 2011, 9:00 CST, w/ 15-Minute Rule

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Lot #1358:

1919-23 Spoke Emery H&B Louisville Slugger Professional Model Game Used Bat - Phillies (MEARS Auction LOA)

Spoke played in five games for the Phillies in 1924 but had a good ten seasons in the minor leagues. He came up in 1919 in Saginaw, Moline 1920 and then to Birmingham, Mobile, New Orleans and Cedar Rapids.

Player: Spoke Emery

Block/Script Name: none

Label Period: 1917-22

Year/s Used: 1919-23

Teams Played During Era of Bat: Saginaw, Moline, Birmingham, Nashville, Memphis

Other Teams Played:

Majors: 1924 Phillies

Minors: New Orleans, Meridian, Cedar Rapids, Goldsboro

Mfg: H&B

Model Number: pre model number

Length: 34"

Weight: 35.8

Side Writing: yes, S. Emery --- 6-23

Vault Marks: no

Game Use: heavy

Ball Marks: yes

Swelling: all three sides

Grain Separation: light

Cleat Marks: no

Rack Marks: no

Nails/Screws: yes, back of barrel (2)

Cracked: yes

Pine Tar: no

Handle Tape: no

Handle Crack: 11"

Barrel Crack: no

Dents/Gouges: no

Autographed: no

Uniform Number: no

Knob Markings: lathe mark

Barrel Markings: lathe mark

Finish: ash

Provenance: Louisville vaults

Factory Records: none

Player Traits: unknown

Grade: authentic

MEARS bat index: none

Comments: scored handle, remains of shipping label

(MEARS Auction LOA)