Yankees win World Series game with long distance hitting
In New York, the Yankees defeated the Dodgers 3 to 2 as Joe Gordon hit a nighty homer and Red Ruffing shut down Brooklyn. Pee Wee Reese sparked late Brooklyn suspense with aggressive baserunning and a spectacular defensive play, but the Yankees hold a 10 game World Series winning streak.
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Otbers
Marius Russo
Bud Chandler
Russo
Leo Durocher
Dodgers
Curt Davis
Duroeher
Wyatt
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Joe Gordon
Feld
Pee Wee Reese
Brooklyn
Jimmy Wasdell
Yankee
Red Rolfe
Red Ruffing
Chisox Capture First From Cubs In City Series
The White Sox set Thornton Lee to oppose the Cubs in the second game after beating Chicago 4 1 in the opener. Lee trails only Bob Feller in wins, and Ted Lyons limited the Cubs to five hits as Claude Passeau faltered in a ninth inning surge. Paul Errickson chosen to face Lee.
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Paul Errickson
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Jimmy Wilson
Montreal Royals Face Elimination In World Series Tie
Columbus Red Birds won 13 3 over Montreal in game five to move ahead three games to two. Montreal troubled by Big John Grodzicki who allowed only five hits after six, while Brooklyn Dodgers need a win to stay alive in their series with New York. Attendance reached 6189 for the night, total 51396.
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John” Grodzicki
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Kemp Wicker
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Sberna Named McArthur High Coach For 1941 Football
Carmen Sberna, a 1941 Ohio University graduate and Cleveland resident, takes over McArthur High School football and basketball duties from Charles Hamrick. He must replace injured captain Petie Lomax at quarterback as McArthur prepares for a home game Friday against the Hamden Railroaders.
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Bobcats Face Reserve Game as Key Players Sit Out
Ohio University suffers a rising injury list ahead of Saturday’s game with Western Reserve. Jake Chicatelli, Bill Heinz, and Gene Bowen are out or limited, forcing lineup changes including Hartman to fullback and Krohmer sharing carries. The team trains a more pass oriented offense to offset a stalled running game.
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Gene Bowen
Chicatelli
Bowen
Youngstown
Heinz
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Bob Krohmer
John Fekete
Bowsen
Dick Bauman
Jackson-Logan Clash Tops Southeastern League Sked
The week centers on the Jackson Ironmen vs Logan Chieftains clash at Logan as the top Southeastern Ohio League game. Also on tap are Gallipolis at Athens, Middleport at Wellston, and Nelsonville at Pomeroy with chances to reshape the standings.
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