Boys' and Girls' March of Comics #124
In "The Crook Catcher," a 1955 issue of Boys' and Girls' March of Comics, Woody’s confidence takes a surprising turn when his friends’ prank with a rigged baseball leads him to demand a tryout with the local team. Written by Don R. Christensen and illustrated by John Carey—whose inks and colors bring the story’s playful energy to life—this lighthearted tale captures a moment of unexpected courage in a classic Western Publishing adventure.
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Utterly failing to impress Knothead and Splinter with his pitching ability, a depressed Woody reluctantly tries his luck at batting. But the kids doctor the baseball giving Woody an abundance of confidence. He takes that confidence to the local baseball team, demanding a tryout.
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