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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1947
Page
43
In a slam bang game the Dodgers upset the Yankees 8-6 to even the series. Reynolds struggled as the Yankees offense surged with Berra, Lindell, and Robinson keying the attack. Branca and Bragan contributed on the mound and at the plate as Brooklyn capitalized on late-inning chances to balance the set.
In Baltimore the 49ers staged a fourth quarter surge scoring two quick touchdowns to close from behind and level the game at 28 28 against the Baltimore Colts before 29556 fans in an All-America Football Conference meeting.
Inning by inning box scores show Harned Mone and teammates contributing for Brooklyn with Bettoon and Robinson among key players. Stolen bases noted for several players, with multiple sacrifice plays and defensive movements across all four to six games. Attendance figures list 805 in the first game through 74, OG in another.
Brooklyn (NL) defeats New York (AL) 7 to 6 with late rally aided by bases on balls and a wild pitch. Raschi earns win while Pace takes the loss as Branca closes out the game with solid relief. umpires Pinelli Gortz and Boyer preside over a 74,008 paid attendance.
Joe Sotilea of Natick Mass won the New England midget racing title at Thompson Speedway in a 20 mile 40 lap race clocking 14 41 52. John Black Natick Mass finished second and Babe Stein Newport Rhode Island placed third as about 4000 spectators watched.
Cosmopolitan League games loom tonight at Main Alleys with six matchups including Club Rio versus Paci's Market and Gaby's Del against M V restaurant. League standings highlight Single Sam's leading in high total and individual scores. high averages and top players are listed with unclear spellings and partial names.
The University of San Arhnessco fielded its strongest football team yet and defeated Duquesne University 14 to 0 in San Francisco drawing about 10 000 fans.
Western Jackson opened its football season with a 14 to 0 victory over the Danbury Hatters in Danbury. After a scoreless first quarter, Whitey Wright connected with Tony Rashan for a second-period score. The final touchdown came on a Rashan plunge from the one yard line in the fourth. Marty Zaaravee added both extra points.
The Newfield Victory bowling league will enter its second week tonight and announces a deadline for signing new bowlers.
The Rosebuds beat the Senior City league All Stars 7 to 3 in a benefit game for Joe Liubas of the St. John's Cathedrals yesterday at Seaside Park. J Curley and Hildick had two hits apiece for the Rosebuds while Riley and Milvid contributed two hits for the losers.
The Fairfield Trojans beat the Bridgeport Ramblers 18 to 0 at Gould Manor field. Kavalich Petrassy and O'Shea starred for the victors.
The Hollow Maples beat the Yarrow Eagles juniors 13 to 6 yesterday at Went Field. John Malocca starred for the Eagles.
A fragmented play by play recalls Dodgers and Yankees actions across multiple innings with fielding errors and hits. Key moments include Stanks and Robinson producing or advancing on errors, Reynolds leaving, and Stirnweiss and Lindell contributing for the Yankees while Jorgensen and Edwards anchor Dodgers defense.
At Yankee Stadium on October 5, Al Gionfriddo made a sensational running catch off Joe DiMaggio with two on and two out in the sixth, preserving an 8-5 Dodgers lead. The play, described as the greatest catch by ex-Giants manager Bill Terry, set the stage for Cookie Lavagetto’s double that sealed a 3-1 Dodgers victory and tied the World Series at 2-2. Dodgers manager Barney Shotton praised the outfield for the night’s defense as Ralph Branca and Vic Lombardi prepared for Game Five. Jackie Robinson noted the pressure now shifts to the Yankees.
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