Baseball Opera Opens World Series Yankees vs Dodgers
The World Series pits New York Yankees against Brooklyn Dodgers with 70,000 fans expected at Yankee Stadium. Red Ruffing to start for the Yankees, while Dodger starters include Whit Wyatt Curt Davis or Freddy Fitzsimmons. Betting odds favor the Yankees 12-5 to win the series.
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Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Yankees lineups for World Series game
Probable batting orders and lineups for the first World Series game between the Dodgers and Yankees. Includes players Walker, Herman, Reiser, Camilli, Lavagetto, Medwick, Reese, Owen, Davis for the Dodgers and Sturm, Rolfe, Mennich, Keiser, DiMaggio, Dickey, Gordon, Rigzuto, Ruffings for the Yankees with season averages and pitching records in parentheses. Umpires listed as Ralph Pinelli and Goetz.
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World Series Contestants and Schedule
Facts on the World Series list Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Yankees as contestants. Opening game at Yankee Stadium today at 12 30 P M CST. Yankees favored 9 to 5. Remaining schedule includes games at Yankee Stadium and Ebbets Field with a day between games six and seven for ticket sales. First team to win four games is the winner.
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Maverick Club Displays and Local Activities at Dimmitt Booth
The Maverick Club and Mavericks Boys Ranch showcase at the Merchants building with help from Tri-State Pair Association Botts Display Company and Panhandle Sign Company. A 900-name quilt from the Maverick Mothers Club, made in 1939, is on display. Pee Wee and 90 and under football teams prep for Dimmitt games on Oct. 10, while the band, public speaking class, and upcoming play draw interest.
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First World Series Game Today Davis vs Ruffing
New York girds for the early World Series opener between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Charley Ruffing starts for the Yankees with Cur Davis likely on the mound for Brooklyn as the teams begin a best of seven series that could shift to Ebbets Field for Games 3 to 5.
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Weather conditions for first World Series opener in New York
New York on October 10 reports heavy overcast skies as the first World Series game approached. Forecasters from the Weather Bureau held cautious hope for clearing before 12 30 P M local time, with forenoon conditions watched closely.
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Baseball vibes aside, Brooklyn surges amid pennant chase
In a vivid 1940s style column, the piece notes fan fervor as Brooklyn’s Dodgers draw big road crowds and New York’s flags fly. It critiques dugout leadership and umpiring quirks, highlights Cardinals batting slumps, and anticipates potential Polo Grounds changes as teams jockey for the National League pennant.
Yanks to win World Series in five says Fullerton
The Special News Service picks the Yankees over the Dodgers in five games based on hitting fielding and pitching, with a lighter note on Joe Louis and other sports tidbits. Jerry Mitchell comments on a California Yogi and breathing while fighting. Abe Lyman signs heavyweight William Ormby for Abe to manage in his band’s bookings.
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Football Dope District 4-A Weekly Schedule
Paducah at Lockney Matador at Crosbyton Floydada at Crowell Last week results show Paducah routed Memphis 19 0 Crosbyton defeated Silverton 12 0 Littlefield beat Floydada 9 7 Kermit won 18 6 over Ralls Olton defeated Spur 45 6. The standings list Paducah Crosbyton Floydada Matador and Spur with various records.
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Groom Tigers Host To Dodson Thursday
Groom Texas will host Dodson in a six man football clash on Thursday night. The Dodson squad, heavier and more seasoned than last year, aims to reverse a prior Groom victory while both teams previously beat Alanreed by about a touchdown.
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Class Day Pipe Passed Among Watershed Seniors Again
Waterville Me UK reports the two foot long elaborately carved Class Day Pipe has again circulated among senior classmates in a tradition that marks their final year rituals.
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Fire destroys two Bristol downtown structures
A blaze leveled two four story business blocks in downtown Bristol, one housing a 40 room hotel used mainly by defense workers. Fire Chief George Graham estimated the damage at 750000 dollars.
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Women Hired as Apprentices at Boeing Wichita
Wichita division of Boeing Airplane Company hired six women as apprentices in the metal work department to address a rivet manpower shortage. The move reflects wartime industry efforts to expand skilled labor and support production at the plant.
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Colby College Class Day Pipe’s Long Civil War Link
The final ceremony of Colby College class day marks a custom dating to Civil War days. The pipe’s origin is unknown, but the oldest carved numerals are from 1862. In 79 years it vanished twice, later found and put back into use.
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Odds Remain With Yankees
New York broadcasts predict the Yankees to win the World Series despite the Dodgers momentum and pitching depth. They cite Yanks balance and defense, while noting Dodgers two strong pitchers could steal three games. Forecast a seven game series with high excitement and debate over pitching edges.
Horned Frogs Focus On Offense Ahead of Arkansas Game
In Fort Worth on September 30, the TCU Horned Frogs emphasized their attacking play while giving only a cursory glance to defense. All players were in uniform except Captain Bill Crawford who underwent a minor operation and was expected back by Wednesday.
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Minor Leagues Set Fifth Game Pitchers in Postwar Series
Columbus Red Birds and Montreal Royals named ace pitchers for game five in their little world series. Johnny Grednicki will start for Columbus against Max Macon after Max Marshalls key triple sparked a 5 1 victory to even the series at two games each before 9517 fans. Murray Dickson pitched seven innings allowing eight hits as Harry Walker homered for Columbus.
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Terrible Turks Prepare for Conference Opener
In Turkey, Sept. 30 Special, the Terrible Turks train for their first conference game against the Flamet Longhorns on October 10 after a 0-0 tie with the Lakeview Eagles. Standouts Barnhill Seliiff and Payne in backfield, Holland Lyles Elliot Lane on the line, Turks penetrated three times while opponents failed to pierce. The Navajo Indians note written language created in 1940 after extensive study.
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Baylor Bears prep for Denver game in light scrimmage
Waco September 30 Baylor fullback Jack Wilson rested during a hard scrimmage as coach Frank Kimbrough shields star Jack Russell from injury. Denver University visit looms with no further changes announced.
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Louis Nova Fight Not Released For Public Showing
Promoter Mike Jacobs announced that films of the Louis Nova bout last night would not be released for public viewing after a conference with producers. He said there was not enough action to warrant a commercial film of the fight.
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Seattle Rainiers Reach Coast League Finals With Rally
Seattle surged into the Coast League Shaughnessy final by sweeping a doubleheader against Sacramento after erasing an 11 game deficit to win the pennant chase. Sacramento, league runner up, reached the final by defeating San Diego in four straight games.
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Teddy Lyons to Pitch for White Sox in City Series Opener
Teddy Lyons, 40 with ageless arm, set to start for the White Sox against the Chicago Cubs in the opener at Wrigley Field as Chicago City Series begins. Claude Passeau chosen to pitch for the Cubs. Sox favorites. Series expected to run seven games. Oil prices have risen over 40 percent in the U S since the war began.
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