Yankees and Dodgers Ready for World Series Start
New York opens the 1947 World Series at Yankee Stadium against Brooklyn after a dramatic pennant finish. Preacher Roe faces Ed Lopat in the opener with Joe Page guiding the Dodgers late. DiMaggio battles lingering illness as the Yankees and Dodgers stake their claim as the season’s last two teams.
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Boston Still Proud of Red Sox Despite Loss of Series Berth
Boston fans remain proud after the Red Sox fail to win the pennant and miss the World Series berth. Thousands greet the team at the station, placards proclaim loyalty, and managers and players express warmth despite the defeat. Critics note the dramatic race and celebrate the team’s spirited season.
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Coaltown Tops Gold Cup Field
Coaltown leads a 14 horse nominations for the $50,000 added Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park as Calumet's pair Coaltown and Ponder prepare for the two mile race. Stymie Assault My Request Wynford Flying Misses Adile Doubtless 2nd Quarter Pole Rosebeam Blanked Skyscraper also nominated as contenders.
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Dodgers and Yankees Batting Averages for 1949 World Series
Unofficial season batting averages for the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Yankees are listed for 1949, detailing key players and team totals ahead of the World Series kicking off on Wednesday.
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Royal Blood Triumphs in Princeton Handicap at Garden State Park
Royal Blood from Maine Chance Farm captured a five length victory on opening day at Garden State Park in Camden New Jersey in the Princeton Handicap worth ten thousand dollars.
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Kuhel Fired as Senators Manager After 1949 Season
Washington announces Joe Kuhel is dismissed as manager after the Senators finish 47 games behind the Yankees. Clark Griffith says the team needs a new direction and has not named a successor. Kuhel, 43, managed since 1947 after a noted playing career with Washington.
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Pflugerville High aims for second straight win at Kyle
Pflugerville high school six man team travels to Kyle after a 28 21 victory over Buda last Friday in Pflugerville. Kyle hosts the contest as Pflugerville seeks back to back wins and to extend momentum this season.
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Cardinals Return Ticket Orders After St. Louis Collapse
St. Louis Cardinals begin refunding World Series ticket money after four straight losses late in the season. Owner Fred Saigh praises the club and manager Eddie Dyer for a tremendous season while noting fan disappointment in missing the NL championship. Local columnists discuss the late fade.
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Pioneer Polio Drive Nets Most in State
Austin baseball fans led Texas in a polio fundraiser with the Pioneers collecting 1532.68 in caps amid season’s end drive. Dallas raised 1067.68 and San Antonio 619.50 as every Texas team joined the effort, per a Sporting News report.
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Indians Buy Pitcher from Cleveland
The Cleveland Indians have purchased Oklahoma City right handed pitcher George Zaverink from the Oklahoma City Indians. The move was announced on Monday, October 3.
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