MEARS Auction #22, Ends January 29th, 2011 - 9:00 CST, w/ 15-Minute Rule

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Lot #852:

1920'S Carl Johnson H&B Louisville Slugger Side Written Professional Model Game Used Bat - Sycracuse - Reading - York - (MEARS LOA)

This is a blank no label gamer that was returned to H&B and is side written: C.L.Johnson Philadelpha 6-14-2?. Johnson came up with Flint in 1919-20, Reading, Scranton & Bridgport from 1921-23, Williamsport/York from 1924-27, as well as Syracuse in 1929.

Label Period: none

Year/s Used: 1920's

Teams Played During Era of Bat: listed

Mfg: H&B probable

Model Number: none

Length: 35.5

Weight: 32.2

Side Writing: yes

Vault Marks: no

Game Use: heavy

Ball Marks: on all sides

Swelling: on all sides

Grain Separation: no

Cleat Marks: no

Rack Marks: no

Nails/Screws: no

Cracked: no

Pine Tar: no

Handle Tape: no

Handle Crack: no

Barrel Crack: no

Dents/Gouges: no

Autographed: no

Uniform Number: no

Knob Markings: hand turned

Barrel Markings: no

Finish: ash

Provenance: H&B vaults

Factory Records: no

Player Traits: unknown

Grade: Authentic

MEARS Pop. Report: none

Comments: MEARS Auction LOA. 00583