sentences:  Born in Sarasota, Florida, Hale attended Lake View High School in Chicago, and was signed by the St. Louis Browns before the season.In the minor leagues, Hale showed promise in when he had a batting average of .332 with 30 doubles and had 100 RBI at Aberdeen of the Northern League.The following season, , Hale starred as a member of the York White Roses, leading the Class B Piedmont League in doubles with 35.