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Phils Sign Detroit Prep Star For Reported 5,000 Bonus DETROIT, Mich., June 11 UP .—A 17-year-old sandlotter got an 5,000 "graduation present" today when he signed bonus contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. Ted Kazanski, who batted .475 in the Detroit Amateur Baseball Federation, barely had time to take off his high school cap and gown before inking a contract with Phillies President Bob Carpenter. The big, six-foot two-inch shortstop would not give an exact "bonus figure, but a "guess" of around 5,000 "wouldnt be off much." The bonus will be paid over a five-year period. Kazanski, who graduated yesterday from St. Ladislaus high school, will report Wednesday to the Phillies farm club at Terre Haute, Ind., of the Class A Three-Eye League. Thirteen clubs had bid for the sandlot slugger. He worked out last week with the Detroit Tigers, but said that Billy Evans failed to give him a specific bonus offer "and the Phillies did." The Phillies may not have him for long, however. He becomes 18 on January 25 next year and will be subject to draft call.
