Martin Delivers Winning Ninth In World Series Thriller
In a 4 3 victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers, Billy Martin singles home the decisive run in the ninth off Clem Labine after Hank Bauer reaches on a single and a fielder’s choice. Casey Stengel’s Yankees clinch their fifth straight title as Carl Erskine takes the loss and Whitey Ford and Reynolds excel. The game features Furillo’s tying homer and Robinson’s early spark for Brooklyn.
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1953 World Series All Time Highlights and Records
Summary of the 1953 Golden Jubilee World Series with standout performances. Billy Martin tied the series record with 12 hits and 23 total bases while Carl Erskine struck out 14 in a 3-2 Dodgers win. Notable plays include Billy Cox’s fielding gem, Duke Snider’s leaping catch, and Gene Woodling’s strong outfield throw.
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Felia Hanover Dominates Two Heats At Lebanon Raceway
Felia Hanover owned by W. L. Edwards of Sunbury captured both heats of the Class B trotting feature at Lebanon Raceway in its final week. Driven by Arlo Edwards the horse posted 2:44-5 for heat one and 2:20 for heat two with Raceway finishing second in both races.
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Notre Dame Still First in AP Poll as Big Ten Dominate
Notre Dame remains the top college football team in the AP poll with 84 of 129 first place votes and 1,190 points. Michigan State holds second while Ohio State rises to third after a 33-19 win, Michigan drops to fifth after a 26-7 victory. Duke enters top ten at eighth after beating Tennessee. Oklahoma falls to 16 after a 7-7 tie with Pitt.
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Buck Coach Leads Ohio Golfers In 36 Hole Event
Buck Coach leading Columbus and Cincinnati players Wilson Willowell and Bob Kepler tied at 149 after 36 holes in the Southern Ohio Professional Golfers Association event. Willowell shot 77 and 72 while Kepler posted 78 and 71 to match the score.
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Passing Game Sharp Well-Rounded Illinois To Tackle Ohio State
Ohio State prepares to host unbeaten Illinois in a pivotal clash. Illinois relies on a strong ground game led by J. C. Caroline and shows improving passing when needed. Buckeyes coach Woody Hayes notes California game adjustments and confirms lineup changes including Ken Vargo at center and Jerry Harkrader moving to fullback.
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Bobcats Open Home Season Against Red Cats in Ohio Stadium
Ohio University hosts Western Reserve in the home opener as the Red Cats showcase a swinging single wing. Reserve star Fiery Mauriecourt directs passing with help from wingback Dick Mann and fullback Gordon McCarter while Ohio eyes a ground game solution after facing Harvard's aerial attack. Both teams carry 1–1 records after beating Toledo.
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Mize and Reynolds Hint At Baseball Retirement
Big Johnny Mize again signaled his plan to end his active baseball career. Allie Reynolds, the Yankees ace, said he would retire if his back does not improve over the winter, though he may return if fit. Reynolds noted back injuries from a July bus accident and the World Series opener, while Mize cited age and better offers as reasons to quit.
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Whitey Ford
Carl Furillo
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Officials To Meet In Athens Chapter Session
Southeast Ohio Officials of Athens will convene tomorrow at 7 30 pm in Ohio University Mews Gymnasium. Secretary Nolan Mace announced the gathering and asked attendees to bring their basketball game schedules.
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Trotter Sets World Record At Lexington Meadows Pace
Dale Forst steered Hal Dale colt to a world two year old race record in the Meadow Lands Pace at Lexington trots. First heat 2 00 1 5, second heat 2 02 for a two heat time of 4 02 1 5. Del Miller drove Excellent Chief runner up in both heats. Newport Dream retired after an 18 win season and $94,833 earnings.
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Royals need one to clinch series in Montreal
The Montreal Royals can clinch the Junior World Series with a victory over the Kansas City Blues. Montreal leads 3-1 after a 5-3 win last night, with Game 4 set in Kansas City as the series moves toward a potential third title for the International League champions.
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John Bateman Led Pensacola Naval Station Athletics
John Bateman served as the athletics head at Pensacola Naval Air Station in Florida during World War I while coaching at Columbia College. He oversaw sports programs and student-athletes during the wartime period.
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High school grid stars chase scoring records
Ohio football season notes show Hubert Bobo 323 points last year and Carl Smith 296 in nine games. Current leaders include George Albright and Vaughn Carmean with ten touchdowns in three games as Massillon leads the weekly poll with 237 points.
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Skyline Gun Club Sifts Skeet Crown In Annual States Shoot
Skyline Gun Club hosts the annual States Shoot for skeet with top contenders listed. Defending Handicap Champion Frank Rauch leads a field including Dr. T H Morgan Howard Mills Ed Wade Paul Ullmark and Rauch in a four class event at the local course. The meet concludes with trophies and a stag dinner for members.
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Greenies Dominate Troy 12-8 in League Contest
Ames Bern offense led by David Hamilton and Jim Giess with two hits each as Hurter Jack Sayer limited Troy to five hits in a 12-8 Athens County League win at Troy. Troy catcher Nugal had two hits for the losers while Glass backed Sayer behind the plate and Nugal caught for Troy pitcher Hornsby.
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Fights Last Night in Brooklyn and Leicester
In Brooklyn Jimmy Herring of New York defeated Mar vin Edelman of Philadelphia on points. In Leicester Don Cockell of England outpointed Uber Bacilieri of Italy over 19 rounds.
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Little Keds vs Before High School Grid Game Summary
The Little Keds defeated Before 39 to 34 in a high school football game. The matchup featured a close score with defense key in the final minutes.
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