Giants Win Game Two as Doby, Rhodes Deliver clutch hit
In a tense 3-1 win the Giants survive a late Indians rally to even the World Series. Willie Mays drawn a walk, Dusty Rhodes homered and Antonelli steadied the Indians long enough for a victory that puts Cleveland into a 2-0 hole heading to game three in New York. The crowd of 49,009 watched rain delays ease as Wynn struggled in the later innings and the Giants bullpen shut down Cleveland’s threats.
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Cleveland
Mike Garcia
Ruben Gomes
Rhodes
Leo Durocher
Monte Irvin
Wynn
Giants
Willie Mays
Hank Thompson
Durocher
Dusty
Eatsville
Ala
Doby
Mays
Thompson
Dave Williams
Wes Westrum
Antonelli
Secord
Avila
Westrum
Smith
Johnny
al Rosen
Vic Wertz
Wally Westlake
Dave
New York Yankees
Indians
Irvin
Yankee Stadium
Harlem River
Yankees
John McCall
Jim Hearn
Wilhelm
McCall
Don Mossi
Box Score from 1954 World Series Game One
AAP box score shows Cleveland A and New York N, Doby, Mays, Rhodes, Wynn dominate. Rhodes pinch hits and rhodes counts, manager Al Lopez weighs Rosen benching, Durocher eyes Rhodes in Game Three. Receipts and attendance noted. game time two hours fifty minutes.
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New York
Cleveland
Abrhore Smith
Avila
Doby
Rosen
Regalado
Wertz
Westlake
Strickland
Philley
Dente
Hegan
Wynn
Petescees
Lockman
Dark
Mueller
Mays
Thompson
Irvin
Rhodes
Williams
Westrum
Antonelli
RBI
Smith
Hogan
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Mossi
Rer— Antonelli
W—Antonelli
L— Wynn
Charlie Berry
Plante
Jocko Conlan
John Stevens
al Barlick
Lon Warneke
Larry Napp
Rapuano and M Namara Win Third Flight Honors
George Rapuano and Tom Mel Namara annexed the Third Flight championship of the annual member guest golf tournament at Mill River Country Club yesterday by defeating George Steigier and Dr William G Williams one up in 23 holes. The teams were even at the end of 18 holes last Sunday before darkness halted play. Dr Arthur Sekerak defeated Joe Buckley one up to capture second flight honors in the senior division of the club championship tourney.
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George Rapuano
Tom Mel Namara
Mill River Country Club
George Steigier
William G. Williams
Arthur Sekerak
Joe Buckley
Connecticut officials exam set for Oct 4 at Wilbur Cross
The Connecticut association of football officials will hold its annual examination for new candidates at Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven on October 4 at 7:80 p.m. Secretary James E. Coogan announced that applications are being handled. The test covers game rules and officiating techniques.
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New Haven
Connecticut Association of Football Officials
Wilbur Cross High School
James E. Coogan
Stock Car Season Ends at Cendelite Stadium
Bridgeport Sportsman's Club president Carl Bruretto announced the United Stock Car Racing association closed its season at Cendelite Stadium. The final stock car show featured a 20 lap team race to highlight the program.
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Carl Bruretto
Bridgeport Sportsman's Club
Unitead Stock Car Racing Association
Cendelite Stadium
German American Club Faces Poughkeepsie in Westchester clash
The German American soccer club meets Poughkeepsie AC in a Westchester County league game Sunday at 3 p.m. at Glorieta Manor Field. The Germans seek a third straight win with key players Bill Mogarth and Jimmy Smith leading the attack.
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Poughkeepsie AC
Glorieta
Manor Field
Unclear team roster names listed for a sports page
A fragment lists Buck, Lindmark, Schock, Gransfors and Erickson with additional teammates Menderson, Pedersen, a Ostman, Peters and sulli- indicating a partial roster.
Police Protect World Champ Cohen At Orly Return
Robed Cohen, holder of the world light heavyweight title, required police protection at Orly airport upon arrival from Blam as fans surged to greet him, authorities said, with security tight to prevent disturbances.
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Paris
Robert Cohen
Feans
Orly
Weather, Indians Are Only Threats In World Series Game 2
Capsule report from New York on World Series game 2 notes rain and heat with humidity, fog and drizzle delaying play. Indians avoided a fall while Dusty Rhodes hit a game winning homer the day before, fueling fan chatter for the Polo Grounds.
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New York
Indians
Giants
Dusty Rhodes
Polo Grounds
Associa
IEDF
Ae Grounds
Vic Wertz Fouls Off Three Pitches To End Tie Bid
Vic Wertz, the right fielder once noted as hard to retire, battled in a 3 and 2 count with tying runs aboard and fouled off three hard pitches from Johnny Antonelli before finally grounding out for the final out of the inning.
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Vic Wertz
Vic
Johnny Antonelli
Durocher Calls Special Meeting on Wertz In World Series
Giants manager Leo Durocher convened a special meeting before the second game to plot how to pitch to Wertz after he went four for four in the opener and was robbed of a fifth hit by Willie Mays. The plan seemed to be avoid giving him anything good. Wertz praised the concern, noting no one had paid attention to him in a long time.
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Lopez
Rhodes
Giant
Durocher
Giants
Leo Durocher
Wertz
Willie Mays
Vic
Wes Wenstrum
Westrum
Leo
Vic Wertz
Antonelles
Werts
Johnny
Wally Westlake
Cleveland
Antonelli's speed helps Giants in fifth inning lead
Antonelli showed speed on a crucial fifth inning play racing to beat George Strickland to first on a slow grounder to Bobby Avila. Hank Thompson scored from third to put the Giants up 2-1, avoiding a possible double play and a 1-1 tie. A slower Antonelli could have changed the game.
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Antonelli
Johnny
George Strickland
Bobby Avila
Hank Thompson
Gianta
Dusty Rhodes Homers Lift Series in Clear Shot
The article describes Rhodes hitting his second homer of the series. A previous shot by Smith’s described a Chinese theme in the narration, noting a high fly that cleared the short right wall near the foul line. Dusty’s homer sailed high over a Fordham Boston College sign and struck the football press box under the stands.
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Smith
Rhodes
Homer
Dusty
Fordham
Boston College
Giants Now Favored In World Series Game Three
Reno bookmakers moved the New York Giants to 12-8 favorites after their second straight win over Cleveland. The Indians were 2-1 underdogs, while Cleveland held an 8-5 edge to beat the Giants in tomorrow’s third game.
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Reno
Nev
New York Giants
Cleveland
Indians
Giants
Gomes to Start for Lippy Today Giants Eye Elimination Game
New York Giants manager Leo Durocher announced Ruben Gomes will start against the Cleveland Indians in Cleveland tomorrow with Dusty Rhodes remaining in contention for left field. Johnny Antonelli impressed in relief as Durocher praised his pitching and Rhodes' run production.
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New York
Leo Durocher
New York Giants
Ruben Gomes
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland
Monte Irvin
Dusty Rhodes
Durocher
Johnny Antonelli
Leo
Rhodes
Casino Cellini Teams Clash For Sunday Title
The Senior Recreation softball final pits Little Casino led by Eddy Malik against Cellini’s restaurant at 2:30 PM on diamond No. 4 in Seaside Park. Little Casino won the American Division, Cellini’s the National, with stars Ronnie French Babe Longo Richie Krom Tony Jardin Jon Vitkovsky Lucky DiMenna Patsy Mone. Players to report by 1:30 PM for a pregame meeting.
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Senior Recreation
Little Casino
Cellini
Diamond No
Seaside Park
Little Casino Combine
Eddy Malik
Laurels
Cellins
Ronnie French
Babe Longo
Richie Krom
Tony Jardin
Jon Vitkovsky
Lucky DiMenna
Patsy Mone
City Wide Cage Clinic At Middle Street Club
Porky Vieira, the second teaching basketball scorer in the nation, and Tommy Byrnes, former Professional ace, join a list of Personalities at the Middle Street Boys' Club city-wide court clinic Tuesday at 7 p.m. Coaches include Tuffy Maroon, Jim Hanrahan, Herb Glines, George Bleacca, Bob Sterup, Ray Needham and Perry Pilotti, with referees Bernie Jascogna Morris Mason and Jack O'Connell among attendees. The event is open to all, and free basketball pamphlets will be distributed.
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Porky Vieira
Tommy Byrnes
Middle Street
Tuffy Maroon
Jim Hanrahan
Herb Glines
George Bleacca
Bob Sterup
Ray Needham
Perry Pilotti
Bernie Jascogna
Morris Mason
Jack O'Connell
Coed Pin Loop Starts In Sterling Bowling League
The Cold Adult Bowling league of Sterling House begins Monday at 7 pm at Stratford alleys with four openings. Interested bowlers should leave their names at the Sterling office.
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Sterling House
Stratford
Sterling
Lopez Plans Lineup Shifts for World Series Game Three
Cleveland manager Al Lopez plans changes for game three at Lakefront Stadium. Dava Philley to right field, Al Rosen likely benched due to a leg injury. Lopez aims to spark offense after two losses as the Indians adjust pitchers and fielding to counter the Giants.
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Indians
Yankees
al Lopez
Cleveland
Rosen
Hutchinson Quits as Tiger Pilot in Detroit
Fred Hutchinson resigned today as Detroit Tigers manager amid speculation he would join Baltimore Orioles. The six man board offered a one year contract, Hutchinson declined, and rumors tied him to coaching with Baltimore. Frank O Dou l eyed as possible replacement. Hutchinson 35 youngest MLB manager, cited personal reasons.
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Jim Smallegan
Detroit
Fred Hutchinson
Detroit Tigers
Baltimore Orioles
Hutchinson
Tiger
Walter C
Spike) Briggs
Tigers
Frank
Lefty) O'Doul
San Diego
Igh
Briggs
O'Doul
San Francisco
Orioles
Paul Richards
New York
Clarence Miles
Miles
Richards
Polo Grounds
Cleveland
Flordia
Hutch
Polley Briggs
Grid squads tangle in Paradise club game at Milford
The Paradise club football team meets Milford Indians on Sunday at 2 30 p m on Washington Street field in Milford. Joe Wallonta coaches the Paradise squad.
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Paradise
Milford Indians
Washington Street
Milford
Joe Wallonta
Durocher Set to Return as Giants Manager Next Year
New York Giants owner Horace Stoneham announced that Leo Durocher will be back as manager next season, dismissing rumors of his departure. Durocher has a two-year contract with one year remaining and denied reports he might quit baseball for television.
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New York
Leo Durocher
New York Giants
Horace Stoneham
Durocher
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