Shea to Oppose Branca in Series Opener at Stadium
Yankees plan to counter Dodgers speed with Bevens and Shea as starter for opener at the Bronx Stadium tomorrow. Berra and Harris discuss Robinson steals and Dodgers batting style while weather forecasters predict scattered showers ending by afternoon.
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Larry Berra
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Jackie Robinson
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Berra
Robinson
Newark
Calvert Reserve Blended Whiskey from Calvert Distillers Corp
Calvert Distillers Corp of New York City introduces Calvert Reserve Blended Whiskey with 68 proof and 65 percent grain neutral spirits. The product targets New York City markets and brands Calvert Reserve as a milder whiskey option.
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Calvert Reserve
Calvert Distillers Corp
New York City
Western Jackson to host blackboard drill tonight
Western Jackson football team will conduct a 7 o'clock blackboard drill in the club rooms. The Westerns travel to Danbury Sunday to face Hat City opponents in the upcoming game.
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Western Jackson
Westerns
Danbury
Hat City
World Series first game lineup for 1947
Probable starting batting orders for the 1947 World Series opening game list Brooklyn Dodgers stars Ed Stanky Jack Robinson Pete Reiser Dixie Walker Gene Hermanski Bruce Edwards John Jorgensen Harold Reese Ralph Branca and Bill McGowan Larry Goetz Ralph Pinelli Ed Rommel George Magerkurth Jim Boyer as umpires. Starting time 1 30 p m EST.
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Brooklyn
Ed Stanky
Jack Robinson
Pete Reiser
Dixie Walker
Gene Hermanski
Bruce Edwards
John Jorgensen
Harold Reese
Ralph Branca
New York
George Stirnweiss
Tom Henrich
Larry Berra
Joe DiMaggio
George McQuinn
Bill Johnson
John Lindell
Phil Rizzuto
Frank Shea
Scesere
Branca
Lust
Shea
Bill McGowan
Larry Goetz
Ralph Pinelli
Ed Rommel
George Magerkurth
Jim Boyer
World Series to use six umpires for first time
New York notes that six umpires will work the World Series this year. Active alternates sit at first and third base to judge fair or foul balls and fan interference, replacing the previous standers. Commissioner Chandler led the conference announcing the change. Dodgers prepare for home opener with 203 additional box seats.
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New York
A. B. Chandler
Bucky Harris
Yankees
Ebbets Field
Yankees to Win World Series Over Dodgers in Six Games
Fred Vercini predicts the New York Yankees will defeat the Brooklyn Dodgers in the World Series, taking the title in six games. He notes Yankee power and a historic chance to bring the trophy back to the stadium, while acknowledging Dodgers’ grit. He also mentions Frank Shea starting for the Yanks in the opener and a potential long spring series if the rookie shines.
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Harry Taylor
Brooklyn
Gil Hodges
Dodgers
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Yankees
Yanks
Mickey Owen
Naugatuck Valley
Bucky Harris
Frank
Spec) Shea
Radius
Naugatuck High School
Night Football at Hedges Memorial Ends in Turmoil
Harding defeated Stratford 37 to 6 before 13 500 official attendees. A tomato struck Harding principal Frank McKee in the press box while fans exited, and police struggled to prevent a dangerous stampede.
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Harding
Stratford
Frank McKee
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Genarmes
John Vasil
Met League Action Promises Several Matches Tonight
MET LEAGUE ACTIVE Kunkel's leads the Metropolis Howling League facing Red-H-Tool in one of four matches at Main Alleys. Other fixtures include Isaaca vs Tom Thumb restaurant, Deningers vs Butcher Supply, and Motor Mart vs Cali's Cleaners. Highs noted for Kunkel's and Berducci in single and total scores.
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Butcher Supply
Motor Mart
Cali’s Cleaners
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Call’s Cleaners
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Newfield Mixed League Tonight Full Schedule
Five matches headline Newfield Mixed night with Pirates versus Yanks Cups versus Braves Carda versus Reds Phila versus Glanta Browns versus Tigers. Team standings show Tigers Poesowesenasacgea PIR etc. Cards raves Mealy th atags Mirates Browns Yank dv eeee one Glanta t oe Hiah single hat HO Wilson 118 Total Im t Wiha ata igh Total Team Cards S65 h Sinele Girl M Kop ehak 133 Bien Total Girl M Kop ehak 346
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Fans Wait All Night For Bleacher Seats
New York AP report describes 30 fans lining up at Yankee Stadium at 6 pm for bleacher seating at $1.10, starting ticket sales next morning for the World Series opener. Early birds Joseph Prine and Arthur Felsch given favored positions. ten patrolmen keep order as Brooklyn Dodger fans Betty Doust and daughter Jeanette join the queue after a subway dash.
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St. Louis
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Happy) Felsch
Betty Doust
Brooklyn
Jeanette
Dodger
Subway
Carnera Dusek Show Heads Knights Event Tonight
Primo Carnera and Georgie Becker headline a Knights of Columbus wrestling card in Bridgeport. Carnera meets Wally Dusek in the main event, a two out of three falls 45 minute semi final with Becker facing Jimmy Auster. Vic Holbrook appears in a separate bout with Tarzan Hewitt, while George Lenihan and Abie Coleman open the curtain at 8 30 p m with a New York City pairing.
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Georgie Becker
Knights of Columbus Hall
Carnera
Wally Dusek
Omaha
Becker
Jimmy Auster
Italy
Bridgeport
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Vic Holbrook
Ceasos
Tarzan Hewitt
Texas
George Lenihan
Abie Coleman
New York City
Yankees Favored In World Series Opener Odds
St Louis September 29 AP bettors favor New York Yankees at 3 to 5 to win opening World Series game with Frank Shea or Ralph Branca likely to start. Dodgers bets are $5 to win $7. Yankees odds to win the series set at 9 to 20.
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Ralph Branca
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Alley Cats Seek Games With Youth Players
The Alley Cats invite teams with players 14 years old or younger to arrange matches. Call 67 1051 to set up games.
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Buckingham All Stars Meet Vikings In Senior Touch Clash
The Middle Street Boys' Club senior touch football league plays tonight with Buckingham All Stars facing defending champions Vikings at 7. In the nightcap the All Stars, on two straight wins, meet the Scranton Minors.
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Vikings
All Stars
Scranton
Black Rock All Stars
Muldoon
Eagles
Groholy
Comets Football Preps Tonight at Sterling Park
Stratfora comets football squad will practice tonight at 6 o clock at Sterling park.
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Sterling Park
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