Published In:
Ann Arbor News, June 2, 1938
Caption:
MEET STATE CHAMPIONS TONIGHT: Shown above is the Pfeiffer Beer team of Ann Arbor that will oppose the Lansing Vans under the lights at Wines Field tonight in a game starting at 8:30. The Lansing team won the state girls' softball title last season, but the Ann Arbor team has divided two games with the champions this season. Lansing won the first game, 16 to 10 with Ann Arbor taking the second contest, 8 to 4. Back row, left to right: Manager Karl Horning; Jane Gochis, outfielder; Amber Stump, outfielder; Mary Ann Bradshaw, third baseman; Kate Wares, pitcher; Irene Kapp, first baseman; Mickey April, outfielder, Livia Bartolacci, catcher; Walter Horning, coach. Front row: Betty Yahr, outfielder; Clarice Lytle, pitcher; Eleanor Murray, infielder; Mildred Gagalis, outfielder; Mary Dobranski, outfielder; Bessie Gagalis, shortstop and pitcher; Dexa Coryell, catcher; Ruth Mitchell, second baseman.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, August 11, 1938
Caption:
STAR OF GIRLS' LEAGUE: Bessie Gagalis, above, will be stationed at shortstop for the Pfeiffer girls tomorrow night at Wines Field when the team clashes with Edwards Brothers in the first game of a play-off series to decide the girls' city softball championship. Bessie may also take her turn on the pitcher's mound if the Edwards girls find Katie Wares' windmill offerings to their liking.