Indians Triumph Over Boston in Six In World Series
The 1948 World Series ended in six games with Cleveland defeating Boston. Gene Bearden emerged as the series hero, while Bob Feller failed to deliver a win despite two chances. Ken Keltner and Walt Judnich struggled at the plate, Bob Elliott hit over .300, and Bob Lemon received strong infield support amid the Indians’ triumph.
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Cleveland Honors Champs With 10 Mile Parade
Cleveland welcomed home its World Series champions with a 10 mile downtown parade. Lou Boudreau Gene Bearden Hank Greenberg and others rode in lead cars while schools allowed attendance with parental excuses. Satch Paige drew crowds after returning from Boston and joked about meals during the trip.
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Paige eyes long stay with Indians beyond pennant season
En route to Boston for the sixth World Series game, Satchel Paige says he wants to remain with the Cleveland Indians as long as Lou Boudreau finds him valuable. He praises the club for giving his big league break and believes regular usage next year could yield 20 wins. Paige notes he joined mid season, won six games with a 3 complete games, two shutouts, and was signed primarily as a reliever.
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Defiance College Lineman Severely Hurt In Auto Crash
Joseph Dawson 21 starting guard for Defiance College football was critically injured when a car hit a group aiding a stalled vehicle in Columbus. Three people died and fifteen students volunteered to donate blood for possible transfusions. The accident occurred September 25. Dawson underwent planned skull surgery at University Hospital.
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Joe Bedenk Eyes 20th Season at Penn State
State College Pa Joe Bedenk former All America guard enters his 20th year as football line coach at his alma mater Penn State continuing a long coaching tenure in happy anticipation of another season with the Nittany Lions.
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Royals Take Junior Title
Montreal Royals win the Junior World Series with a 7-2 victory over St Paul to capture the best-of-seven crown. Oscar Grimes hits a bases loaded triple in the sixth as Montreal clinches in damp weather before 11,590 fans. total attendance 54,933 and receipts 84,453.
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Boxing Roundup Reports Multiple Victories and Knockouts
Boxers Jimmy Bivins and Rusty Payne earned decisions and knockouts in Philadelphia and Rochester while Tony Janko stopped Ruby Kessler in New York. Sylvester Perkins won by decision over Lloyd Gibson in Chicago.
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Boudreau Maintains Post As Indians Rally To Win
Lou Boudreau, once unsettled as Cleveland manager, now leads the Tribe to a six game win run against Boston. Bearden shines as rookie, while Boudreau contributes six hits and three RBIs and handles 25 chances at short.
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Massillon Tigers Rated Top Scholastic Eleven
Ohio high school football week featured Massillon Tigers edging Steubenville 34-21 as the top scholastic team, with Canton McKinley and Hamilton tied for second. Porter King led Toledo Scott scorers with 29 points, while notable performances by Bailey and Payne highlighted weekend grid action and district showdowns.
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Tar Heels Top AP Football Poll No 1 Ahead of Notre Dame
Unbeaten North Carolina rises to the No 1 spot in the Associated Press college football poll displacing Notre Dame. The top four teams stay close with Northwestern and Michigan moving into and within striking distance as voting totals show tight margins among leaders.
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OU Opens 3 Week Home Stand First Western Reserve Visit
Ohio University lines up three Mid American Conference games in a stretch starting with Western Reserve after a 1 0 start. Coach Harold Wise praised defense and overall improvement as OU aims to rebound from a Cincinnati loss.
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Broncos Meet Panthers In Cedar Falls Grid Clash
Western Michigan prepares to face Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls under lights for the first time since 1930. The Panthers bring 22 lettermen including star transfer Charles Cacek and veteran backfield brawn led by De Van Goodvin and Williams. Western Michigan counters with a heavier line led by center Charles Schoolmaster and veteran fronts from both squads.
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