This photograph from 1938 shows the Humprhey Bakers, a semi-pro baseball team from Emporia. Standing in the back are (l to r): George Kowalski, right fielder; _____ Bright, utility and first baseman; Willard Hobein, pitcher; Lynn Baird, manager; Ed (Mutt) Sielert, first baseman and utility pitcher; and, Charles Gentz, left fielder. Seated in front are: (l to r): Artie Hall, first baseman; Trevor Lewis, outfielder; Lawrence Shearer, outfielder; Eddie Theel, third baseman; Lyle Stotts, second baseman; Keith Rider, shortstop; and, Johnny Nelson, catcher. The team competed in the Kansas Semi-Pro League, and finished in a tie for seventh at the state semi-pro tournament held in Wichita.
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