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The St. Louis Globe Democrat featured Alton native Roscoe “Wattie” Holm after he had six hits, two runs and two RBIs during a doubleheader on July 1, 1928.

ALTON BALLPLAYERS REACHED THE MAJOR LEAGUES WITH THE ST. LOUIS CARDINALS

Spring signals a return to the baseball diamond for players from Little League to Major League. Almost 100 years ago, two ballplayers with Alton connections got their shot at the big leagues.

Roscoe “Wattie” Holm was born in Peterson, Iowa, and also lived in Granville, but called Alton his home for much of his youth. He was a regular player on the Alton semi-pro team. Herman “Hi” Bell was born in Kentucky, but played for multiple semi-pro ball teams in northwestern Iowa. He played on-and-off for the Alton team and married Alton native Emma Goebel. Before he married Goebel, Bell would live with a sister in Sibley during the summer semi-pro season. In 1924, Holm and Bell were both rookies in Major League Baseball – and both played for the St. Louis Cardinals. Holm was a utility man, with the ability to play outfield, third base and even catcher. Over 81 games, his batting average was .294.