Yankees Clinch World Series With 13 5 Victory Over Giants
The New York Yankees trounced the Giants 13-5 in game six at the Polo Grounds to win the world series in six games. Joe DiMaggio and Lou Gehrig led the offense, with Mel Ott homering for the Giants as the Yanks surged with a decisive nine-run ninth inning. The gate totaled about 1.204 million from 302,924 fans, matching the era’s high attendance for this Subway Series.
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Yanks Gain Big World Series Payday After Final Game
The Yankees earned 6436.69 per player and the Giants 4656.40 as the World Series ended. Umpires collected 2500 each for the series while Freddy Fitzsimmons saw a tough assignment and a warm sendoff. Mel Ott revived his performance with a new bat powering a first inning two run hit.
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Yankees Open With Frustrated Hitter and Belfry Call
The opening inning saw Frankie Crosetti break his bat on Fitz knuckler. Gehrig protested a called ball on a half swing as Umpire Geisel stood firm. Dick Bartell swung at a half pitch. Gomez issued four balls and McCarthy readied Johnny Murphy in the bullpen.
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Ruth Offers Interest In Managerial Work Amid Dodgers Talk
Babe Ruth told reporters during the game he was open to a major league manager job. Rumors tied him as a potential successor to Casey Stengel with the Dodgers. The game featured a weak top of the order followed by a strong bottom half producing a homer, a triple, and four singles. Gomez, famed for superstition, removed pebbles from the mound between pitches.
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Pitcher Slick Castleman Dominates Early Inning
Castleman opened strong with a hit allowed until Rolfe broke the string in the seventh. He retired eight straight Yankee batters and struck out the side in the sixth, showcasing sharp command.
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Calls Western Loop Meeting To Consider Reorganization Here
SIOUX CITY AP Dr A J McLaughlin president of the Western league announced a meeting in Cedar Rapids on Sunday to reorganize the circuit The plan aims to form an eight club league for the 1937 season with six former clubs and five prospective members represented including Madison Wis Peoria Ill Decatur Ill Moline Ill and Omaha Neb whose franchise moved to Rock Island Ill after a park fire Sioux City Des Moines Cedar Rapids Davenport Rock Island and Waterloo will send delegates to the meeting
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Max Baer Knocks Out Tim Charles in Fourth Round
Former heavyweight champion Max Baer defeated Tim Charles of St. Louis with a knockout in the fourth round in Evansville Indiana. Charles was dropped eight times in the four rounds of the bout.
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Kentucky and Georgia Tech In Dixieland Feature
In Atlanta a clash of two fast Southern powers, Kentucky and Georgia Tech, headlines a weekend slate. The piece previews backfields, teams like Alabama against both schools, and a broader view of conference battles across the South with expected winners and key matchups.
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Solem reshapes Hawkeyes for homecoming clash with Illinois
Iowa City notes say Coach Ossie Solem trims lineup to two veterans from Northwestern game as new combinations form behind quarterback Grange and halfback Wagler. Bush Lamb shines at fullback with aggressive runs, while injuries sideline Matte son and Rawson briefly. Aiming to ready the squad for the October 17 homecoming against Illinois.
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Lightning Kills High School Grid Player in Practice Tragedy
In Canton Ohio lightning struck Lehman high school football practice killing co captain Don Correll 18 and injuring 11 others including two coaches. Coach Jimmy Robinson suffered possible paralysis while several players and staff were hospitalized for burns and shock.
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Joe Louis May Attend Iowa Homecoming to Watch Simmons
Joe Louis, famed heavyweight contender, may attend the University of Iowa homecoming on October 17 to see Oze Simmons, Hawkeye football star, showcase his ability against Illinois. Simmons' fraternity brothers said Louis' manager John Roxborough wired to arrange dates to permit the trip.
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World Series attendance and shares figures released
Official attendance for the sixth game of the World Series totals 38 427 with revenue shares breaking down into commissioners 169 213 league 71 915 and players 71 915. Complete six games report 302 924 in attendance and 1 204 399 in total shares with 180 659 for commissioners 424 737 for players 299 501 for leagues. Players share only for the first four games.
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Yankees Dominate Giants In Six Game World Series Win
In a six game series dubbed the massacre at the Polo Grounds the Yankees outplayed the Giants in hitting pitching and fielding. Lou Gehrig led a powerful Yankee offense while Gus Mancuso and Jake Powell shined in defense and offense. The Yankees held the NL to 21 earned runs while Hubbell and Giant pitchers allowed 39. The Mets? No, the Yankees showed a dominant all around performance sealing a championship with strong infield play and clutch hitting.
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