Pulp Fiction, 1943 · page 45 of 116
12 Sports Aces, January 1943 — page 45: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Page Analysis This is an **interior story page** from a pulp magazine, showing the opening of a short story titled "Stooge for a Spike King" by Jay Thorburn. The page includes a dramatic illustration of runners competing in what appears to be a track event, with spectators in the background. The prose describes a competitive running race where protagonist Eddie Stuart, running in third place with two laps remaining, begins accelerating to close the gap on the runner ahead of him—a man named Bat Nordell. The story appears to explore themes of athletic competition and social obligation, as Eddie and Bat are apparently teammates for the Olyphant A.C.
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Eddie Stuart had just enough drive in his legs to make him a es Stooge fora Spike King "Tt were two laps to go and there was still plenty of spring left in Eddie Stuart’s legs. Eddie hit the turn wide and rolled into the straightaway, holding the third slot. The boards itched under Eddie’s flying feet. It was the “let-down” lap, that brief respite before the gun sent the runners winging into the payoff stretch. But Ed- die felt strong and tireless. He wanted to turn on the heat, give the field the busi- ness and let them worry about catching him, 48 By Jay Thorburn Eddie’s footsteps started to pound a little harder, faster. The beat of his stride was going up. Eddie began closmg the gap between him and the wide-shoul- dered runner in front of him. The crowd let out a howl. But it faded suddenly. Bat Nordell gave Eddie a quick glance over his shoulder, It was more than a glance. It was a demand that Eddie soften up his pace, Eddie and Bat Nordell were Olyphant A. GC. entries. Only because Bat had made that possible did Eddie sport the colors CORMIECLOO© S (EO)