Because of roster limits, the White Sox had to decide which of two young pitchers
to keep bb
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at the beginning of the 1963 season. They squared off in an intrasquad
game. Howard won and remained with the team, becoming a spot starter from 1965 to
1967. He used a slip pitch and sinker effectively, but was troubled by wildness and
eventually left the majors. The other young pitcher, after being released by the
Sox, signed with the Tigers. His name was Denny McLain.
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