Arm Broken by a Twist
Philadelphia Inquirer, September 13, 1903
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ARM BROKEN BY A TWIST
Limb Snapped When Pitcher Sent a Curved Ball
John Jamison, aged 20 years, of 680 Woodland avenue, Camden, was injured in a peculiar manner at Seventh and Fairview streets yesterday, during a game of ball. Jamison is a pitcher and just after throwing a speedy out curve, his arm fell limp by his side. A near by physician examined the arm and found his arm broken above the elbow.
At the Cooper Hospital, where he was taken, the doctors said the fracture was caused by a sudden twist of the arm.
Limb Snapped When Pitcher Sent a Curved Ball
John Jamison, aged 20 years, of 680 Woodland avenue, Camden, was injured in a peculiar manner at Seventh and Fairview streets yesterday, during a game of ball. Jamison is a pitcher and just after throwing a speedy out curve, his arm fell limp by his side. A near by physician examined the arm and found his arm broken above the elbow.
At the Cooper Hospital, where he was taken, the doctors said the fracture was caused by a sudden twist of the arm.
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