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Elberfeld Dies In Chattanooga of Pneumonia
Chattanooga, Tenn., Jan.14 (AP)
---"The Tobasco Kid," fiery little Norman Elberfeld, whose baseball career spanned more than three decoades in both the major and minor leagues, died of lobar pneumonia here last night.
Elberfeld's death at the age of 69 ended a colorful career that saw the wiry shortstop rise to manager of the old Nw York Highlanders, predecessors of the Yankees, and of several other major league teams.
He reached the peak of career in the 20's in the role of pilot of Southern Association tems, one of which Little Rock, won its first championship under his guidance in 1920.
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