Barney Burch
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| Barney Burch | |
| John Feagin Burch | |
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| Born: | 1890-8-6 at Chester, TX (US) |
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The son of Sam H. and Sarah A. Burch, he was a dental student before starting his baseball career.
He didn't play in 1911 after marrying an heiress, Mary L. Burch. Following his playing career,k he purchased the Omaha club in the Western League.
Sources
- "The Pacific Coast League", pg 2. Sporting Life, 1912-02-17. http://www.la84foundation.org/SportsLibrary/SportingLife/1912/VOL_58_NO_24/SL5824002.pdf.
- World War I draft registration card, 1900-30 United States Censuses
- "Bunch of Fast Young Ones Added to Omaha", pg 2. Sporting Life, 1921-01-27.
