The Series: TV drives World Series to prime time shift
The article notes networks pushed for night broadcasts, ending Cubs’ day games era. It cites 1971 Game Four as first night World Series, drawing 56 million viewers and prompting NBC to expand nighttime play. CBS and NBC executives debate who led the change.
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P.K. Wrigley
Wrigley
Chicago Cubs
Wrigley Field
NBC
Bowie Kuhn
Kuhn
Carl Lindemann
CBS Sports
Lindemann
World Series TV slate on KCRG TV Channel 9
The World Series will air on KCRG TV Channel 9 with a schedule. Game 1 October 9 at 7 p.m. features the A L champion hosting. Game 2 October 10 at 7 p.m. also hosts. Game 3 October 12 at 7 p.m. features the N L champion hosting. Game 4 October 13 at 11 30 a.m. if needed features the N L champ hosting. Game 5 October 14 at 3 p.m. features the N L champ hosting. Game 6 October 16 at 7 p.m. features the A L champion hosting. Game 7 October 17 at 7 p.m. features the A L champ hosting.
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Kcrg-Tv
A.L. Champ
N.L. Champ
Mosley Leads Iowa Rushing as Family Spotlight Shines
Iowa running back Dennis Mosley, the Big Ten rushing and scoring leader, says his younger brother William, a Raven High School sophomore, is the best athlete in the family. Dennis, 22, aims for 1,000 yards with seven games left and cites his improving offense and blocking schemes as keys to his success.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Dennis Mosley
Mosley
William
Raven High School
Youngstown
Ohio
Dennis
Ed Podolak
Iowa State
Cyclone
Donnie Duncan
Autry Still Hopes Angels Win Club's Crown
Gene Autry, 72, president of the Angels, heads back to California urging belief in eventual success as Baltimore leads 2-0 in the AL championship. He notes Angels are a serious business and he has invested $13 million in talent since purchasing the franchise in 1961.
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Baltimore
California
Gene Autry
The
Angels
Autry
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Will Rogers
Oklahoma
Orioles
Washington, D.C
Los Angeles
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Kenny
Louis
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Wilburn Hollis
Levi Mitchell
Hayden Fry
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ISU
Gazette
Aegis
Washington
Michigan
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