Podres Opposes Shaw in Second World Series Game
In Chicago, Dodgers select Johnny Podres to duel White Sox ace Bob Shaw in game two of the 56th World Series. Dodgers aim to rebound after a 11-0 opener as White Sox, led by Early Wynn and Gerry Staley, hold a 1-0 series lead and favored to clinch.
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Dodgers Sell Out Coliseum for Three World Series Games
Los Angeles crowds fill the Coliseum as the Dodgers announce a three game World Series series here. Attendance figures show record turnout for a single game and a total paid attendance near 6,288 for the Boston Braves Cleveland game on October 20, 1948.
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Veterans return to Monday’s fourth game on schedule
The players cited age stiffness and wind chill for the hold up while gout was noted. It marks the first Series win for both Wynn and Lopez who had previously lost with Cleveland when the Giants swept the 1954 Series in four straight.
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Havana Kings Take 2-1 Lead In Junior Series Thrillers
Havana Sugar Kings beat Minneapolis 3-2 in 10 innings to move 2-1 ahead. Tony Gonzalez reached on a hit, Billy Mathews moved him to second, and Dan Morejon was hit by a pitch before Shearer delivered the game winning single. Minneapolis tied it earlier on a Fred Rabbing single and Mo Sadowski double. Sastre zewski homered for Minneapolis in the sixth. Ted Wieand to pitch for Havana tonight.
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Exhibition Basketball Scores From Philadelphia to Boston
The Associated Press reports exhibition NBA games with Philadelphia defeating St Tamle and Boston scoring seven in a Minneapolis contest. The results show early season form across multiple venues and teams.
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White Sox tie up World Series with Kluszewski surge
The White Sox push Kluszewski into the spotlight as a pivotal factor in the World Series opener. His power and a Dodgers star turn set a high pace, while Lollar, Moon, and Snider contributed notable moments. Chicago’s players received mixed calls from the crowd as the game unfolds.
Origin of skiing traced to Finn Ugrian word Suski
UPI reports that the term skiing derives from a Finn Ugrian word Suski meaning snow-glide shoe. The origin is believed to date back about 45 centuries.
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Small Oklahoma team faces light-weight starters this season
Norman Oklahoma reports Oklahoma will face another small football opponent this season. Eight starters weigh under 200 pounds, highlighting a lean lineup for the team.
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Official Box Score First game of 1950s World Series
The official box score for the first game shows Fox and Kluszewski with RBIs, 2B hits by Fox and Smith, a Kluszewski homer, and pitching details for Labine Koufax Klippstein and Staley. LOB totals cite Los Angeles and Chicago as 3 each. Tonight’s college football slate lists State Furnam at Chattancore and other matches.
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Landis Struggles To Shape Up In World Series Rush
White Sox center fielder Jim Landis, once overlooked, battles conditioning after missing five games. He started slowly in the 11-0 World Series win over the Dodgers but delivered a leadoff single in the third and contributed to a one-sided opening game as Ted Kluszewski powered the offense with two homers and five RBIs.
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World Series Facts and Attendance Figures
AP provides attendance figures and receipts for the World Series with team shares listed. Cities named include Chicago and Los Angeles with games scheduled in early October and possible seventh game if needed. Players and officials mentioned include Koufas Kippateln Wynn Staley Lollar and Craig, with home crowds noted for Chicago.
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