The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 8 Dec 1897, Page 6. If
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"The Boston Evening Herald of Nov. 23 has the following to say of Edward M. Lewis, a
son of John C. Lewis, of Utica, N.Y.: "In the person of E.M. Lewis, the crack
twirler of the champion Boston base ball team, one has the striking combination of a first
class base ball player and an ardent Christian worker. That he is sincere in his
professions of love for righteousness and sobriety no one who has associated with him will
deny, but while differing so widely in his ideas and actions from the average player by
whom he is surrounded, his carriage and manner are not obnoxious or meddlesome, hence his
popularity. [Doesn't say much for his teammates.]
"Mr. Lewis is one of the youngest players in the major league and came to his present
position on the Boston nine directly after graduation at Williams College. He was born in
Machynlleth, North Wales, Dec. 25, 1872, and emigrated to America during youth.
Completing his course in the public schools he entered Williams College and at once came
to the front as among the fastest college pitchers in the country. Declining several
offers to pitch for various league clubs, Lewis came to Boston and pitched his first game
against Louisville, July 6, 1896. Later in the season he was temporarily loaned to
Providence. At the beginning of the season just passed he was assigned a regular place on
the Boston pitching staff and won a good percentage of victories. With experience he is
likely to develop into one of the best pitchers in the league. Since the close of the
base ball season Lewis has occupied his time by study, and may yet decide to give up base
ball for a more profitable occupation. His connection with the College YMCA has since
placed him in demand in the religious field. Mr. Lewis does not pose as an evangelist nor
an orator. His talks are plain and practical, but interesting. In every instance he
appears as a business man and his addresses are all given gratuitously."
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA