Feller to Start Series Opener as Indians Face Braves
Cleveland's pennant winners name Bob Feller to pitch opposite Johnny Sain in the World Series opener at Braves Field. Bearden starred in yesterdays 8-3 playoff win over the Red Sox, while Lou Boudreau and Jim Hegan led the Indians with timely hits and strong defense in securing the AL title.
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Comeback Chunking Corps Key To Cleveland Battle for Bunting
The Indians credit three comeback pitchers for a pennant push led by Bob Feller, Bob Lemon, and Gene Bearden. Feller regained form after a rough start, Lemon shifted to pitching with success, and Bearden, a WWII veteran, rehabbed to become a leading rookie contender. Bearden credits daily throwing for improved control.
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Baseball chart shows results and upcoming World Series plans
Cleveland beat Boston 8 3 in the American League chart. Dixie Series continues Tuesday with Birmingham at Fort Worth. Tuesday schedules include World Series games Cleveland at Boston. Fort Worth and Birmingham each hold one win.
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Colombia Imposes Consumption Taxes on Cotton Goods
Colombia imposes consumption taxes on raw cotton and cotton thread, signaling tax policy shifts affecting textile materials and local manufacturing costs. The move targets the cotton supply chain, potentially altering prices for mills and suppliers.
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Garner's Pass Catching Stars In All-Star Mention
In Dallas on October 5, 194? school football notes name Marv Vincent of Denison as a prior all-star standout, while James Garner of Amarillo and Jack Honea of Kilgore earn attention for scoring plays. Other stars include Ray Graves, Don Carpenter, Claude Kincannon, Fox Cashell, Gahlen Dinkle, and Sam Jackson as teams post decisive victories.
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Sooners Snap Up UT Game Ducats
OU students snapped up more than 5,000 tickets for the Oklahoma Sooners versus Texas game within five hours of sale. The brisk demand showed strong student interest in the annual matchup in Norman.
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Fighting Irish Tops in Poll
Notre Dame holds the No. 1 spot in the first AP poll of the season with 1,200 points. North Carolina is second with 1,190 points, Northwestern third, SMU fourth, then Army Georgia Tech Michigan California and Penn State.
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Dressen Eyed For Yank Helm
The New York Yankees seek a new manager after Bucky Harris was released. Charley Dressen, Harris’s coach, is seen as a strong candidate though officials did not confirm whether Harris’s resignation affects his staff. Other names were discussed but active 1948 Yankees players are excluded.
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Garcia Decisions Eastern Scrapper in Philadelphia
Buddy Garcia 138s won an unanimous 10 round decision over Jimmy Collins 135 in Philadelphia. Garcia dominated the bout, shaking Collins with a right to the jaw in the third round as Collins bled from the nose from the second round and fought the final rounds with one eye nearly closed. Officials opened the arena at 7 20 and 5 000 tickets were sold by noon with remaining seats gone by afternoon.
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Razorbacks' Clyde Scott Leads SWC Gainers in Open Games
Arkansas star Clyde Scott averages nearly 9 yards per rush in 38 carries over three games to top the conference rushing chart with 340 yards. Leon Campbell complements Scott, Texas' Paul Campbell shines in passes, and Doak Walker leads scorers with 24 points as SMU and TCU diversify the list of top performers.
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Doak Walker
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Musial Signs Two Year Pact With Cardinals
Stan Musial, after a brief talk with President Robert E. Hannegan, agreed to a new two year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. The deal covers the same period as manager Eddie Dyer’s pact and is believed to include about $50,000 per year, with officials declining to confirm the exact figure.
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Hack Wilson in Serious Condition After Baltimore Fall
Hack Wilson former major league home run champion is in a Baltimore hospital in serious condition after being found unconscious beside his bed. A hospital doctor attributed his condition to a viral illness rather than the head wound from a fall reported by his wife.
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Hack) Wilson
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Calvert Endorses Calvert Reserve Whiskey in Baltimore
Baltimore marine supply executive John B. Calvert at 2418 W Lombard Street favors Calvert Reserve Blended Whiskey. He notes trials with other brands but believes Calvert Reserve tastes better and is a better buy. The whiskey is 86.8 proof with 65 percent grain neutral spirits from Calvert Distillers Corp New York City.
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