Wilburn Paul Linch, born September 22nd, 19131
in Green Forest, AR,2
was a professional baseball player from 1934-1935.
Biography
Linch died on July 2nd, 1958 and was buried in Roselawn Memorial Garden in Pine Bluff, AR.3
Excerpts
"His great pitching in his first start, when he let Siloam Springs down with one hit, plus a very successful record in the Independents ranks, stamps Pitcher Paul Lynch of Fayetteville as more than a passing prospect for organized baseball. Lynch, who hails from Harrison, is only five feet eight and a half in height. He started playing ball as a first baseman, but decided he wasn't tall enough for employment around the initial bag and took to the mound. There, he developed a strikeout ball that has been a puzzler to experienced players, accustomed to looking at good pitching. Last fall, in an exhibition game against a team boasting several players from the Western league including Mays Copeland, then of the Springfield Cardinals, Lynch pitched a great game, although beaten out by a 1 to 0 score. Only three hits were gathered off his delivery and he fanned 19. Three errors and a sacrifice in the eight inning gave the enemy a run and the decision. In 1929, at the tender age of 14, Lynch defeated the Western association All-Stars, 4 to0. That same year, as a basketball star in high school, he was the high scorer of District 2 of Arkansas and played with the runnerup in the state tourney. He was selected as his team's most valuable player. Young Lynch was born in Green Forest, Sept. 22, 1915. He weighs 150 pounds and bats as well as throws lefthanded."4
"Paul Lefty Lynch of Harrison, pitching for the Fayetteville team this season, is making a successful record as pitcher, and in his first game this season, he let Siloam Springs down with only one hit. Lynch, formerly of Green Forest, has pitched for the past few season for the Harrison baseball club and has won fame in the baseball sports as a mound ace. He now weighs 150 pounds and bats as well as throws lefthanded. In an exhibition game, last fall, against a team boasting several players from the Western League including Mays Copeland, then of the Springfield Cardinals, Lynch pitched a great game, although beaten out by a 1 to 0 score. He allowed only three hits and fanned 19. In 1929, Lynch defeats the Western Association All-Stars, 4 to 0. Lynch then was only 14 years of age. Lynch was the high scorer of District No. 2 basketball tournament in 1929 and was selected as his team's most outstanding player."5
Stats
Statistics at Baseball-Reference.com.
Biography
Linch died on July 2nd, 1958 and was buried in Roselawn Memorial Garden in Pine Bluff, AR.3
Excerpts
"His great pitching in his first start, when he let Siloam Springs down with one hit, plus a very successful record in the Independents ranks, stamps Pitcher Paul Lynch of Fayetteville as more than a passing prospect for organized baseball. Lynch, who hails from Harrison, is only five feet eight and a half in height. He started playing ball as a first baseman, but decided he wasn't tall enough for employment around the initial bag and took to the mound. There, he developed a strikeout ball that has been a puzzler to experienced players, accustomed to looking at good pitching. Last fall, in an exhibition game against a team boasting several players from the Western league including Mays Copeland, then of the Springfield Cardinals, Lynch pitched a great game, although beaten out by a 1 to 0 score. Only three hits were gathered off his delivery and he fanned 19. Three errors and a sacrifice in the eight inning gave the enemy a run and the decision. In 1929, at the tender age of 14, Lynch defeated the Western association All-Stars, 4 to0. That same year, as a basketball star in high school, he was the high scorer of District 2 of Arkansas and played with the runnerup in the state tourney. He was selected as his team's most valuable player. Young Lynch was born in Green Forest, Sept. 22, 1915. He weighs 150 pounds and bats as well as throws lefthanded."4
"Paul Lefty Lynch of Harrison, pitching for the Fayetteville team this season, is making a successful record as pitcher, and in his first game this season, he let Siloam Springs down with only one hit. Lynch, formerly of Green Forest, has pitched for the past few season for the Harrison baseball club and has won fame in the baseball sports as a mound ace. He now weighs 150 pounds and bats as well as throws lefthanded. In an exhibition game, last fall, against a team boasting several players from the Western League including Mays Copeland, then of the Springfield Cardinals, Lynch pitched a great game, although beaten out by a 1 to 0 score. He allowed only three hits and fanned 19. In 1929, Lynch defeats the Western Association All-Stars, 4 to 0. Lynch then was only 14 years of age. Lynch was the high scorer of District No. 2 basketball tournament in 1929 and was selected as his team's most outstanding player."5
Stats
Statistics at Baseball-Reference.com.
2
Fayetteville Daily Democrat, 6/19/1934
4
Fayetteville Daily Democrat, 6/19/1934
5
Harrison Daily Times, 7/6/1934