Bearden Shines As Indians Clinch League Crown
Bearden, hailed as the greatest manager in the world, led the Indians to a league crown with four base hits and three runs in a standout performance. Three slick double plays, sharp defense, and a dominant southpaw pitcher backed by perfect infield support, despite the Sox scoring in the first inning on a Johnny Pesky double and a Vern Stephens line drive.
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Harris Out As Yankee Manager After Conference
New York Yankees announce contract not renewed for 1949 with Stanley Bucky Harris out as manager. Dan Topping, George Weiss, and Harris held a meeting to confirm mutual parting and a nonplayer successor will be chosen later, ending Harris's 1946 World Series era.
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Port Arthur Again No 1 In Dallas News State Poll
Port Arthur Yellow Jackets top the Dallas News statewide high school football poll with 217 points after a 61-0 win over Dallas Sunset. Amarillo Sandies and San Antonio Brackenridge Eagles follow. Odessa holds fourth with 134 points. Baytown appears in the lower top 10 with 11 points. Abilene rises to fifth after a 13-0 upset of Wichita Falls.
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Indians Clinch Pennant as Bearden Closes Win
The Cleveland Indians beat the Boston Red Sox 8 to 3 in the first payoff game, with Lou Boudreau hitting a first inning homer and key hits from Keltner and Doby. Bearden’s relief shut down Boston while Bob Lemon and Bob Feller were discussed as Series starters.
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Irish First Steers 16th In Initial AP Poll
Notre Dame tops the first Associated Press poll of the season with a slim ten point lead over North Carolina in a 153-strong writers’ ballot. North Carolina trails in second as the campaign opens.
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Sooner Strength Inspires Texas Showdown Preview
OMA University football in 1948 stands as strong as postwar teams, with Bud Wilkinson’s Sooners boasting seasoned starters and star backs like Jack Mitchell, Burris, Pains, and Royal. Texas fans recall a 1939 OU win drought yet expect a tougher clash in Dallas as Oklahoma seeks to end Texas dominance and resume conference contention.
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Four Longhorns On Sidelines As OU Drills Open
Texas faces Oklahoma with four key players sidelined by injuries and illness. Dick Harris Tom Landry Ed Kelley and Ben Procter are injuries concerns as Blair Cherry prepares to face the Sooners. Bubba Shands shines with 132 rushing yards and a 76 yard TD run.
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Bearden Knuckle Ball Spurs Indians Win at Fenway
Lou Boudreau called a team meeting after the Indians beat the Red Sox 8 to 3 in the first AL pennant playoff. Gene Bearden, left handed pitcher, survived a day’s rest to star, posing for photos with a torn sweatshirt while teammates celebrated around him.
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Indian Pennant Took 28 Years
Cleveland Indians ownership led by Bill Weech and partners including Bob Hope won their second American League pennant in a little over two years after taking charge on June 22 1946. The club rose from near misses under Alva Bradley and the Vitt rebellion era to join stars like Bob Feller and Lou Bourdeau with minor league links, moving from League Park to new venues as attendance records climbed.
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Indians Bullpen Delivers in Easy Playoff Win at Fenway
Boston fans laughed as 13 Cleveland Indians trotted from the bullpen at Fenway Park. Rookie Gene Bearden outpitched the Red Sox in the American League playoff game while Sad Sam Zadak called the day easy for the bullpen, noting they had been there often but happy with the win.
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Razorbacks Prep For Baylor Game
University of Arkansas players held a heavy practice in Fayetteville as coach John Barnhill prepared the squad for a Southwest Conference clash with Baylor next Saturday. Tackle Jim Reichert, who suffered a facial injury against TCU, is expected to handle place kicking but may see limited action elsewhere.
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Scott Tops SWC Offensive Show
Lindy Berry of Texas Christian sets the pace in the SWC offense. Clyde Scott of Arkansas leads in rushing with 340 yards on 38 carries. Berry has 268 yards on 63 attempts. Paul Campbell of Texas tops the passers with 13 completions.
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