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Single-A Baseball 05-01-1941
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| Breaking News |  | Thursday, May 1st, 1941: Relief Star Wins SOL Top Pitcher Honors
"The kid had it all working last month," a veteran teammate told reporters. "He keeps up those kind of numbers, we may have to start inviting him out with us after the games."
Les Mueller put together a very solid month to take home the Southern League's top pitching honor in April.
The 22-year-old reliever threw with confidence some veteran's lack. In no relief appearances he raked in no saves and 35 strikeouts in 38.2 innings as he put together his 4-1 record and 1.16 ERA.
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 | Thursday, May 1st, 1941: Jones Voted Best CTN Pitcher in April
Any time a rookie makes a splash on the scene, it's got to be great for his career potential. Just ask Sheldon Jones, who put together a stellar month out of the pen. The Lakehurst Swordsmen reliever, 19, kept the opposition off balance all month as he held them to a .240 average and walked away with the Continental League Pitcher of the Month award for April.
Jones posted a 1-2 mark and a 1.41 ERA in no relief appearances. In 32 innings, he stacked up no saves, 15 strikeouts and 11 walks.
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 | Thursday, May 1st, 1941: Marion Crowned Top SOL Hitter in April
For a rookie just breaking in, Red Marion certainly put together a successful month. It was good enough to win the SOL Batter of the Month award for April.
The 27-year-old left fielder for the Decatur Fire hit .397 with 1 home run, 18 RBIs and 10 runs scored.
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