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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1947

Page

5

Dodgers Lose Grip in World Series Finale

The Yankees won a dramatic seventh game as Lefty Joe Page silenced the Dodgers with five innings of superb relief. Joe DiMaggio and Tommy Henrich stood out, while Bobby Brown supplied three pinch hits including two doubles. The piece notes record attendance and hints at a Braves deal, ending with a tease about a 1937 intra-city rematch.

New York Yankees Yanks Dodgers Joe Page Page Bill Devens Frank Shea Bevens Bill Ed Miksis Bruce Edwards Flell Spt Shea Hugh Casey Bucky Harrig Casey Brooks Tommy Henrich Tommy Edwards Tom DiMaggio DiMag Henrich Clipper Bobby Brown Bobby Aingle Hiatory Reese J. Robinson Walker Hermanski Johnson Stirnweiss Berra Furitlo

Dina's Best Flavor-Cut Pouch Promises Smoother Smoke

DILL flavor of that choice Burley leaf forms a pliable pocket pouch, described as a honey for smoking. The ad extols Flavor-Cut Dina's Best as a tastier, smoother option for tobacco enthusiasts.

Dina

Yanks Win Series as Page Shuts Dodgers 5-2

New York defeated Brooklyn 5-2 in a decisive game to clinch the series. Joe Page starred in relief, limiting the Dodgers to popups and soft grounders after Bevens pitched until he strained his arm. Rizzuto fueled the attack with three hits, including a key two-base hit in the fourth, while Johnson and Henrich provided clutch support with timely hits and three-base efforts.

Bevens Gene Hermanski John Jorgensen Burst Burt Shotton Edwards MD Miksla Yanks Hal Grove Dodger Rizzuto Gregg Chase Gregg Billy Johnson Brown Beveng Leff Johnson Hank Behrman George Stirnweiss Tommy Henrich Joe Page Brooklyns Dodgers Pape Iret Shotton Joe Hatten Clark Hugh Casey Aaron Robinson Behrman Caney Page Yankees Shea Harria Dodgera Harris Johnny Schulte Schulte Allie Reynolds Stanky Reese Ssseree Robinson Walker RF S&s O Hermaneki LF Miklis LF Edwards C Furillo CF Jorgenben Lavagetto Gregg PF O Behrman P ODO Hatten P Barney P Odo Hodges Cabey FP Barnay Stirnweisa Henricgh LF BERRA OO Clark DI Maggio GF McQuinn A. Robinson CC Bhea P Jorgensen Menrich A. Robinson Hermanski Jotinaon Biolen McGuinn Brooklyn New York Greger Stirnwetrsnson Walker Auenweins di Margio Gregeo MaQuinn Hayena Reeno J. Robinson Bahrman Pageo Hatten Henrich Hodgee Green Runa Bohrman Hatten O Runell Harney O Runn Casey Pitohor

Brooklyn Nets Rally Past New York In Frantic Duel

In an 8-5 Brooklyn victory over New York, key hits from Stirnweis, Jorgensen, and Rizzuto spearheaded a two-team slugfest. Bevens and Page delivered strong relief pitching as both sides exchanged leads, with Behrman taking part in a pivotal midgame sequence. Attendance neared 72 thousand as the game stretched into late innings.

Series Facts and Figures From World Series at Yankees Stadium

Series venue notes list Lombardi Behrman Tear ney Edwards Reynolds and Berra for New York and Newsom Rasehi Drews Chandler Vage Lollis Boren for Brooklyn across six games at Yankee Stadium and Ebbets Field. Attendance net receipts and shares totaled weekend seven game figures. Eagles drill tonight. Bridgeport Eagles football practice at Beechwood Park at 6 30.

Yankees Stadium New York Brooklyn Lombardi Ebbets Field Giseereerevees Liz Wrooklyn Revents Borra Taylor Grege Behrman Casey Edwards Yankes Stadium Vranesa Hetten Cases Nivel Woovareas Reynolds Drews Lace Newsom Ragebl Wensloff Loeller A.drobinson Yankes Greeg Webreay Watten Barney Badwards Shea Devens Tage A. Robinson ZEIO Bach Teague Yee Tae Jeanne Kos Mingers Eagles Bridgeport Hagles Beechwood Park Associated Press Eaotea Teeee Yankee Biediun Eve Zoe Aranca Card Thy Shen Berra

Dodgers Yankees Play by Play Series Game

Detailed play by play from a Dodgers Yankees series game with hits, walks, double plays, and substitutions through the eighth inning. Key events include Hermanski tripling Edwards scoring, Jorgensen getting a grounder double, and Johnson tripling with Rizzuto scoring. Multiple pitching changes and defensive shifts noted as the game progresses.

Dodgers Walker McQuinn Hermanski Edwards Wurillo Shea Bevens Jorgensen Gregg Rizzuto Furillo Jorrensen Stanky

MacPhail toRetire As Yanks President

YANKEE STADIUM New York Oct 6 AP Larry MacPhail tears streaming down his face announced retirement immediately as president of the world champion New York Yankees after the final out of the World Series with the Dodgers. He praised Bucky Harris and George Weiss while noting he built the club that lost. Dan Topping hinted as successor with Frick and Chandler offering congratulations as the clubhouse buzzed with emotion and humor and the dressing room radio echoed the farewell.

Larry MacPhail New York Yankees Brooklyn Dodgers Joe Page Joe DiMaggio Yankee Yankee Stadium Page AP Wirophoto Ted Smits New York Yankees MacPhail Topping Bucky Harris Washington Senators George Weiss Dodgers Ford Frick A. B. Chandler Harris Chandler Frick Halla Harvis Bevens Johnny Schulte Allie Reynolds Reynolds

Yankees Softball Loop Awards Dinner Next Monday

Yankee Division teams of the City Softball league will hold their annual awards dinner next Monday night in Club Cinderella. A championship trophy will be presented to Fried's Luggage team and individual awards to members of the title squad. A second‑place prize goes to Lamb's White Way restaurant team.

City Softball League Cinderella Fried Lamb White Way Restaurant

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