Naugatuck Nugget or the hottest pitcher in the American League is the freshman star from Naugatuck, Ct., Frank Shea. The New York Yankees fat boy has just racked up his ninth victory of the season, this including three shut-outs, and his latest win enable the Yanks to add half a game to their lead over the Boston Red Sox.

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Naugatuck Nugget or the hottest pitcher in the American League is the freshman star from Naugatuck, Ct., Frank Shea. The New York Yankees fat boy has just racked up his ninth victory of the season, this including three shut-outs, and his latest win enable the Yanks to add half a game to their lead over the Boston Red Sox.

[ca. June 1947]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Shea, Frank New York Yankees

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