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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1947

Page

25

Yankees and Dodgers duel in wild seven game World Series

Between Ourselves from New York reports a marathon tense game at the Stadium with 21 Yankees and 17 Dodgers using record pitching depth. Highlighted by Al Gionfriddo’s 415 foot catch off Joe DiMaggio and Dan Bankhead’s timely run, the piece notes shifting decisions by scorers, tense fan reactions, and potential managerial strain as the series heads toward a possible tie or decisive finish.

Yankees Dodgers Yanks Hugh Casey Ralph Branca

Greco Ciarioin New Haven Tonight Boxing Showdown

Johnny Greco faces Tommy Ciarl in a ten round bout on the Arena weekly fight card in New Haven. Greco is favored after recent ring showings to settle a long New Haven Waterbury score with Ciarlo recalling his win over Julie Kogon last winter.

New Haven Johnny Greco Tommy Ciarl Greco Waterbury

Jackson Returns to Yale Blue After Concussion

Yale ace Lev Jackson planned to rejoin the Blue squad today after a Saturday night visit to New Haven hospital. He suffered a slight concussion the first time he played against Cornell and will resume practice following the injury.

Jackson NEW Haven Lev Jackson Yale Blue Squad Hia Cornel

Brilliant Nab by Young Ace Saves Dodgers in World Series

Dodgers pitcher Hugh Casey starred as his club, backed by nine others, halting the Yankees in a dramatic seventh game. The relief effort followed a tense rally, highlighted by a spectacular Glennfriddo catch, Casey’s late relief hold, and Lavagetto’s clutch two run double that broke Bevens’ no hit bid. The crowd of 74,065 marked a record for the series as Lindell left with a cracked rib and Berra and Flanagan joined the lineup for the finale.

New York Hugh Casey Bill Bevens Yankees Lavagetto Gionfriddo Casey Gregg Shotton Hal Gregg Rex Barney Flatbush Avenue Jose Brooklyn Little al Glonfriddo Pirates Kirby Higbe Pittsburgh Rickey Little G Eddie Miksis Glenfridde Brooks Joe DiMaggio Yankee Stadium Brooklyn Bull Pen Joe Hatten Vic Lombardi Ralph Branca Serias Harris Lke Cookie Lavagetto Yanks Johnny Lindell Lindell Larry Berra Dodgers Tommy Flinrich Aaron Robinson

Cosmopolitan Bowling League Tonight at Main Alleys

The Cosmopolitan bowling league is active tonight at the Main alleys with matches including Club Rio versus Paci's Market and Gaby's Del versus Y M V restaurant. League standings show high single scores by J Charney and high ind average by Johnston, with several teams listed for the event.

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Brooklyn and New York Play-By-Play Baseball Result

Brooklyn NL defeated New York AL 8 to 6 in a 3 19 inning game. Reese and Robinson led with RBIs, Branca earned the win while Page took the loss. Attendance 74,065.

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District Pin’ Loop Swings Into Action

Composite box score shows multiple game actions with Walks and doubles by various players, including Shea and Chander, across six contests. Notable events include walks in the third, hits in the sixth, and a later single by Raschi. Pitcher changes and fielding plays noted. attendance figures listed for each game.

Shea Chander Nd Singhal Galerane Hasebt Newsom Drews Will Raschi A. Robinson Wensloff

Series Facts and Figures From Brooklyn Yankee Games

The article lists multiple World Series games at Ebbetts Field Yankee Stadium and attendance figures. It names players such as Berra Newsom and Behrman, discusses revenues and shares for each game, and provides totals for the first six games and overall receipts and shares for clubs and commissioners. It notes attendance totals and financial breakdowns per game and per participant.

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MIT sailors win Coast Guard regatta on Thames

MIT sailors captured the sixth Coast Guard invitation quadrangular regatta on the Thames River with 108 points, Yale second with 97, Coast Guard Academy 80, and Harvard 59. In World Series action, Al Gionfriddo made a spectacular one handed catch near the stands in the outfield after Joe DiMaggio lined a 415 foot drive, a shot that might have cleared the fence.

I. T New London Coast Guard Thames River Yale Coast Guard Academy Harvard al Gionfriddo Brooklyn Yankees Joe DiMaggio Yankee Stadium Gionfriddo Grandstand International Soundphoto

Black Rocks blank Sylvan Eleven 10 to 0

Black Rocks defeated Sylvan A. C. 10 to 0 at Ellsworth Street Field. Buddy Casey stars with a standout run helping a second quarter yard drive that sealed the win after an early 3 to 0 lead from A Solisky field goal.

Black Rock Buddy Casey Sylvan A. C Ellsworth Street Rocks Solisky Casey

Football Results: Sunday and Saturday Scores Across Leagues

Football results from Sunday and Saturday show numerous college games across divisions with mixed outcomes. Notable results include San Francisco 4 Duquesne 0, Niagara 26 Hawaii 0, Mt. Norbert 26 St. Norbert 7, Youngstown 27 Geneva 7, Wesleyan 20 Glenville 6, Kalamazoo 26 Adrian 7, Emory and Henry 6, Navy 28 Stetson 0, Newberry 99 Lenior Raleigh 4, North Carolina State 4 Davidson 4, North Texas State 20 Florida 2, Southern Methodist 46 Missouri 7, Denver 20 Oklahoma 14 and Fresno State 1.

San Francisco Duqiesne Niagara Hinea Cnniging St. Vincent Eai Mt. Norbert St. Doxeph Cludthinay St. Androse New York Enio Es Brooklyn College Hlobart Samypsaon Alfred OO St. Laurence Youngstown Geneva Tay Davis and Wkinket Salen W.va Wesleyan Glenville Midwest Wittenberg Wilmington Cincinnati St. Bonaventure Kalamazoo Adrian Muskingum Li Weiderberg South Miss. College Univ of Mexico McSmoorray Centenary Carson Noewnnuyots Emory and Henry Kollia Rhehmond Catawhe Elghtelat Militnery George Washington Jucksxopville Navy Stetson Newberry Davidson North Texas State Florida Hampton Post Uhoboe Co Smnith Missouri Kbawadio Montane Denver Oklahoma Ageion Santa Clark Fresno State

Rockets Fall to Indies 7 3 in Park Tilt

Waterbury Indies defeated the Stratford Rockets 7 to 3 before 2,000 at Lowebank Park. Johnny Jones converted a blocked kick for a touchdown with a placement extra. George Finlayson kicked a 230 yard field goal for Stratford. injuries and hard hitting marked the game as both sides suffered rib and arm injuries amid a tight second half.

Stratford Rockets Waterbury Indies Lowebank Park Johnny Jone Nro Teorge Finlayson Stratford Andrews Oacket Rockets Anthony Spada Ross Bob McDermott Chet Perry Johnnie Polman Indis Paul Dantek Scatt Sov Santa Sedwick Santacci Tess

Rosebuds Beat All Star Nine In Benefit Game

The Rosebuds defeated the Senior City league All Stars 7 to 3 in a charity game for Joe Lukas of St. John's Cathedrals at Seaside Park yesterday. J Curley and Hildrick had two hits for the Rosebuds while Riley and Milvid added two for the losers.

Rosebuds Joe Lukas St. John’s Cathedrals Seaside Park J. Curley Hildrick Riley Milvid

Denver and SMU Win in Surprise Opener

In a surprise opener Denver defeated Oklahoma A and M 26 to 14. On Saturday Southern Methodist overcame Missouri 35 to 19.

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Newfields to Drill Tonight at Sokol Hall

Newfields basketball team will practice tonight at 5 o clock in Sokol hall Hanlett street.

Newfields Sokol Hall Hanlett Street

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