Semi-pro and Minor Leagues
Bush was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and raised on the east side of that city. He played semi-pro ball for local teams, and began his professional career in 1905 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan with the Copper Country Soo. After playing with South Bend (Central) in 1907, the Detroit Tigers acquired Bush's contract and assigned him to the Indianapolis Indians. Bush helped the Indians finish first in 1908, and by mid-September he was called up to play for the Tigers.
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