Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 233, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 October 1914 — CAREER OF ROBERT H. VEACH [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

CAREER OF ROBERT H. VEACH

Tigers’ Great Left Fielder Commenced Playing With Peoria Club Four Years Ago. Robert H. Veach, left fielder of the Detroit American league club, was born In St. Charles, Ky., on June 29, 1888. He started playing professional ball with the Peoria club of the I. I. I. league in 1910. When Veach joined Peoria he was a pitcher and would

probably have still been pitching in some minor league, had It not been for an injury to a regular outfielder that gave him a chance to start In at left field. During the 1911 season Veach did great work in the outfield and also pitched well when called upon. After joining Indianapods Veach gave up pitching and concentrated himself upon learning to play the outfield. Three months after he joined Indianapolis Veach’s release was purchased by the Tigers in 1912, and he has been with Jennings* teem ever since. Lack of ginger In the only noticeable drawback to Veach’s work. He is a hard hitter, fast fielder and possesses an excellent throwing arm. Ho bats and throws left-handed.

Bob Veach, Tigers’ Left Fielder.