Giants win Series opener as Mays saves lid, Rhodes wins
Willie Mays made a spectacular catch for the Giants early and Dusty Rhodes delivered a 10th inning homer to lift New York past Cleveland 5 2 in the World Series opener. Sal Maglie struggled with control but Leo Durocher praised Rhodes while Cleveland’s Vic Wertz hit four hits in a losing cause.
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Giants win dramatic opener to set World Series tone
Dusty Rhodes hit a pinch homer in the 10th to lift the underdog New York Giants 5-2 over the Cleveland Indians at the Polo Grounds. Willie Mays made a pivotal over-shoulder catch and stole second, boosting Leo Durocher's club as Johnny Antonelli prepared to start game two. The crowd reached 52,571 in cloudy warmth as the series began with high drama and potential.
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Indians Hope To Even World Series After Giants Win
Cleveland General Manager Hank Greenberg and manager Al Lopez expressed optimism after the Indians lost the first game of the 1948 World Series to the New York Giants.16 year old Harold Klug predicted a comeback as Dusty Rhodes hit a three run homer in the tenth to seal the win for New York.
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Minnie Echo Captures Lebanon Raceway Feature
Minnie Echo owned and driven by J. R. Edwards of Sunbury won the Lebanon Raceway Class A feature after a second in heat one. She paid $5.80, $2.60, and $2.60. Dutch Parlay broke in heat two after leading heat one with a 2:06 4-5 time. he paid $12.00, $8.20, and $4.20. Crowd wagered $64,507 on 2016 bets.
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Borton May Join Ohio State Lineup Against California
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes says quarterback John Borton could play versus California after returning to practice in uniform. Fullback Don Vick, previously sidelined by a knee injury, reports feeling fine after resuming contact work. Vice is also slated to see action Saturday.
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MAC Football Schedule Begins To Take Shape
Mid American Conference football action tightens as three teams hover atop the standings after opening conference play. Western Reserve and Miami lead on wins over Bowling Green and Toledo with Kent State set to host Reserve and Ohio at home against Toledo. Marshall Western Michigan clash headlines Saturday night while Waynesburg visits Bowling Green and Miami plays Marquette in non conference play.
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Turner KO'd By Andrews Freak Right
In Chicago Gil Turner a 3-1 favorite was knocked out by Al Andrews 12 seconds into the third round at the Chicago Stadium. Andrews, a 23-year-old from Superior Wisconsin, delivered a decisive right to the chin ending Turner’s bid at an undefeated 31-fight start. Net gate reached $2812. attendance 1194.
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Fremont Ross coach questions topLO polls after win
Fremont Ross High School coach Mal Mackey questions the Associated Press grid polls. He notes Massillon remains No 1 despite no wins and Mansfield is ranked high, while Fremont sits eighth after a 14 13 comeback over Lorain. He urged top Ohio teams to schedule his Little Giants.
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Friday Grid Card Big Week in Ohio Area
Athletics schedule lists Friday matchups Athens Gallipolis Wellston Middleport Pomeroy Nelsonville Logan Jackson Trimble Rutland Rock Hill McArthur Glouster Barboursville Point Pleasant Chauncey Belpre Wahama Paden City and Saturday games Lakin Chauncey Little Reds Belpre Wahama Paden City plus college clashes Western Reserve Kent Wittenberg Marietta and major showdowns Toledo Ohio U California Ohio State Mount Union Denison Miami Marquette Tulsa Cincinnati Baldwin Wallace Morris Harvey Muskingum Heidelberg John Carroll Dayton Sunday Great Lakes Navier Detroit Lions Cleveland teams.
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Syracuse Chiefs Threaten Governor's Cup Title Tonight
The Syracuse Chiefs lead the International League series three games to two over the Montreal Royals and can clinch the Governor's Cup with a win to advance to the Junior World Series against Louisville Colonels. Montreal shut out Syracuse 7 0 as Wilson hit three homers and Joe Black pitched a two hitter.
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Marquette To Whip Miami Bears To Nip Bucks
New York World-Telegram lists Saturday football picks after the baseball World Series. Harold Claassen forecasts Notre Dame over Purdue and a slate of games with Michigan State, UCLA, Texas, California, and others, noting mixed outlooks and home favorites.
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Father Son Boat Racers Win 27 Trophies in Two Years
In Rockford Illinois Cappy Trotter aged 16 and his father Ernest have amassed 27 trophies from amateur boat races over the last two years. Cappy steers the craft while Ernest maintains the boat.
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