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Rigney Out Two Months, Sox Acquire Lohrman

CHICAGO (AP) - Today, the Chicago White Sox received word that one of their starting pitchers, Johnny Rigney, would miss two months with a partially torn labrum muscle. To replace him on the roster, they traded AA first baseman Jake Jones to the Philadelphia Phillies for former top prospect Bill Lohrman.

Lohrman, 29, was once one of the top prospects in baseball, making three minor-league all-star teams. In the majors however, he hasn't quite put it together yet. In 34 games, including 15 starts, Lohrman has pitched 147 innings over five yeras, with a 4.40 ERA, and a 7-9 record.

White Sox Drop Two in a Row

4/18/42 - L - CWS 0 CLE 4
Monty Stratton went the distance in a losing effort, even after Indians ace Bob Feller left the game in the second inning. The Sox couldn't touch the Indians bullpen, however. Jack Bolling had another hit and a walk.

4/19/42 - L - CWS 4 CLE 6
A three-run sixth inning off of newly acquired Bill Lohrman gave the Indians a 6-0 lead, which the White Sox couldn't do anything about until scoring a run in the seventh, and then rallied for three in the ninth, but 2B George Meyer struck out with Jack Bolling on first to end the rally. Buck Marrow pitched two scoreless innings.

Sox Miller's Error Leads to Slam in 10th, Detroit Drops Chicago 5-1

Castleman and Trout Duel to 9th

CHICAGO - White Sox shortstop Eppie Miller dropped a double-play ball with two runners on in the top of the 10th, and Tigers outfielder George Metkovich hit the next pitch over the fence in right center for a grand slam, giving the Tigers a 5-1 lead, which is how the game ended.

Both Detroit starter Dizzy Trout and Sox starter Slick Castlemen went eight innings apiece, each allowing only one run. The Sox brought in their ace reliever Buck Marrow, who walked an uncharacteristic three batters.

1B Jack Bolling had his 13-game hitting streak snapped, as he went 0-4.

Sox Split Back End of Series with Tigers

4/21/42 - W - DET 2 CWS 4

Merv Connors broke out in a big way with three hits, and driving two, while 37 year old Pat Caraway went eight innings, allowing only two runs, and chipped in with a double and a triple.

4/22/42 - L - DET 4 CWS 1

Though the White Sox managed to draw five walks, they only managed three hits off of Tigers ace youngster Virgil Trucks. Monty Stratton went the distance for the Sox allowing four runs, three earned, and walked six while striking out four.

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