Milo Candini

Candini was born in Manteca, California, and he played football, baseball and basketball at Manteca High School. He was the school\'s star pitcher as a junior and senior. His professional career began in the New York Yankees\' farm system, but he never appeared for the Yankees. Instead, he was traded to Washington in January 1943 and made the Senators\' opening day roster.\n', '

After four standout appearances as a relief pitcher, allowing no runs and five hits in 10​1⁄3 innings pitched, he received his first starting assignment June 2 against the Cleveland Indians. He threw a complete game, 13–1 victory, allowing eight hits. He also went two-for-five at the plate to help his own cause. He then won his next four starts, including an 8–0 shutout of the Yankees June 23 in The Bronx. In that game, Candini allowed six hits, all singles, and again helped himself at the plate, going two for t…