Columbus Team Buys Ambidextrous Pitcher News-Journal (Mansfield, Ohio) 23 Sep 1936 Columbus, Ohio - Ambidextrous moundsman Garland T. Mitchell became a member of the Columbus Red Birds of the American association today on an outright purchase from the Asheville club of the Piedmont league. Mitchell does most of his pitching with his right arm, but is able to turn in a credible performance as a southpaw pitcher. Read Article .
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