Dodgers Do or Die Today With Veteran Whit Wyatt
Two old Georgia boys Whitlow Wyatt of the Brooklyn Dodgers and Spurgeon Chandler of the Yankees were chosen to pitch the second game of the World Series. The Dodgers must win to stave off a four game sweep and save their series hopes at Yankee Stadium.
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George Kirkley
United Press
New York
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New York Yankees
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Yankee Stadium
Georgia
Whitlow Wyatt
Spurgeon Chandler
Texas High Football Goes Into High Gear
Texas high school football action heats up with Edinburg playing two games in one night in the Rio Grande Valley, Robstown and Kingsville split squads, and a Dallas double header featuring Adamson vs Gainesville and Dallas Tech vs Nacogdoches. The schedule lists district games across the state with numerous matchups and venues through midseason.
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Harold V. Ratliff
Associated Press
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Edinburg
Dallas
North Texas
Robstown
Kingsville
Adamson
Gainesville
Paris
Dallas Tech
Nacogdoches
Borger
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Lubbock
Quanah
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Lamar
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Kirwin
Galveston
Beaumont
North Dallas
Sam Houston
Brownsville
South Park
Orange
Goose Creek
Huntsville
Conroe
Dodgers fall as Yankees take opening World Series game
In the 1941 World Series opener at Yankee Stadium the Yankees edged the Dodgers 3–2. Whitlow Wyatt starts for Brooklyn as Leo Durocher ponders pitching choices while the Yankees capitalize on minor miscues and connect on three balls over the outfielders from boss Joe McCarthy’s squad.
Yankee Park Too Large For Bums
United Press report from New York notes Yankee Stadiums vast size and home advantage affect Dodgers during the World Series. The Brooklyn crowd enjoys Ebbets Field better as the Eagle newspaper denounces calling Dodgers bums while players and fans debate the term and onfield performances shape its meaning.
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Manhattan Papers
Dodger Rooters
Webster
Yankee Dodgers Open World Series Sets Attendance Record
New York Oct 1 The World Series opener at Yankee Stadium set a new single game attendance record of 68540 and receipts 265396 surpassing 1936 marks. A later fourth game in 1936 drew 66669 fans and paid 240591 in receipts. Additionally a separate item notes two students Homer Worthington and Ken Henderson hitchhiking from New Mexico to Illinois and back on a 10 day trip.
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Yankee Stadium
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New York Giants
Portales
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U.P
New Mexico
Illinois
Dallas
Southern Methodist
Fordham
Mustangs
Butler University Stadium
Indianapolis
Jubilees and Waldorfs Highlight Weekend Football
West Virginia marks its 50th anniversary as the Mountaineers rain down jubilee celebrations. Tulsa notes a 186 pound freshman in the lineup while Mississippi State blocks with Wilbur Dees who returns after a brutal hit. Kansas State faces Northwestern after being shut out by Fort Hays. the Waldorf brothers Paul and Lynn coach opposing teams this season.
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Tulsa
Okla
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Bob Mullin
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Miss
Wilbur Dees
Mississippi State
Florida
Manhattan
East
Kansas State
Duecedly Confusing, Isn't It, Tommy!
In Philadelphia on October 1, three British sailors from the cruiser Manchester watched a world series description on an electric sign board beside the Evening Bulletin Building. After asking what was up, a civilian explained it was the series the ball game, and the sailors departed.
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Manchester
Evening Bulletin
DiMngelo
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Texas high school football pairings list event sites
Regions set with Christi Beeville at Kenedy Weslaco at Harlingen Robstown at Edinburg and Edinburg at Kingsville detailing upcoming matchups across districts.
College Grid Wars Resume Tonight
Texas colleges press the campaign into a second week with a strong regional record in intercollegiate play. Through eleven non conference games, Texas squads have nine wins one loss and one draw with only Texas A and I defeated by San Jose while beating Arizona State following that loss. The schedule lists key matches including Southern Methodist at Fordham and Texas vs Louisiana State in Austin among a dozen Friday through Sunday games across multiple campuses and teams.
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Javelinas
Arizona State
Tempe
Southern Methodist
Fordham
New York
Louisiana State
Austin
Baylor
Denver
Austin College
Daniel Baker
Sherman
Southwest Texas State
Schreiner
San Marcos
Texas Tech
Oklahoma A. & M
Oklahoma City
Stephen F. Austin
Arkansas State
Nacogdoches
Texas Christian
Arkansas
Fayetteville
West Texas State
Ariz
Rice
Sam Houston State
Houston
Texas A. & M
Texas A. & I
San Antonio
Texas Wesleyan
Southwestern
Fort Worth
Texas Mines
New Mexico
University At
Abilene
Fast
Texas State
Howard Payne
Commerce
St. Mary's
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
Weather forecast promises ideal World Series day in New York
The United States Weather Bureau predicted partly cloudy skies with a high near 75 degrees for World Series play in New York. The note calls it ideal baseball weather for players and fans.
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Liberia
Amarillo Women Gun Club Opens Rifle Season
The Amarillo Women's Gun Club held a regular Wednesday rifle meet with eight members starting competition from four positions prone seated kneeling and standing Shooters posted scores including Maurine Lewis Rowena McGee Salle Roberts and Ethel Davis The group meets weekly at 7 30 PM in the basement range slated for the Baker Hotel site with growing attendance.
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Ethel Davis
Seventh
Tyler Streets
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Er Bta
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Baker Hotel
Golden Sandstorm Seen As Best Gridders in Texas Panhandle
West Texas football thrives with Amarillo Golden Sandies and Lubbock Westerners as top Panhandle contenders. Sweetwater and Big Spring loom as potential surprises while Texas Tech and Hardin-Simmons join the Border Conference with promising rosters. High school programs push large gates and strong state playoff hopes.
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Texas
Amarillo
Golden Sandies
Lubbock Westerners
Panhandle
Sweetwater
Big Spring
West Texas
Abilene
Plainview
Texas Tech
Hardin-Simmons University
Tech
Red Raiders
Dell Morgan
Cowboys
Hardin- Simmons
Associated Press
Howard Payne
Abilene Christian
West Texas State
Mules Die After Refusing Feed In Omaha Traffic
Two stubborn mules refused to be fed and bolted in Omaha Nebraska. They were struck and killed by a truck as they wandered into the street. The incident disrupted traffic and left the owner with the loss of his draft animals.
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Series Notes Seen by Born
New York writer Bill Bonts reports mixed fan behavior in the World Series. The Brooklyn Dodgers see strong backing while New York's Yankees draw substantial attendance and divided reactions. Pee Wee Reese attempts a daring baserunning moment during a key seventh inning.
White Sox Aim for Series Victory in Chicago Showdown
Thornton Lee faces Paul Erickson as the Chicago White Sox seek a second straight win in the 24th city series. A late four-run burst snapped a 4 1 duel after Ted Lyons and Claude Passeau started strong. Lyons limited the Cubs to five hits, while singles by Kuhel Appling Wright and Krevich fueled two runs.
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Paul Erickson
Cubs
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Ted Lyons
Claude Passeau
White Sox
Lyons
Passeau
Joe Kuhel
Luke Appling
Taft Wright
Mike Kreevich
Chicago
Seau
Bil Knickerbocker
Babe Dahlgren
Dom Dallessandro
Wrigley Field
Comiskey Park
First Game Ends as Brooklyn Beats New York in Series Opener
Attendance reaches 68 540 with receipts totaling 265 396. Advisory council share 39 809 40 players share 135 351 96 each club and league shares 22 558 66. Second game set for Yankee Stadium October 2 with future games at Ebbets Field and Yankee Stadium.
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