Dodgers Favored In 1949 World Series Preview
The piece weighs a bold pick for a seven game World Series between the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers. It compares positions, notes Dodger strengths in youth speed defense and base stealing, cites Yanks edges at first third and center, and forecasts pitching as the decisive factor with Don Newcombe and Ralph Branca among potential starters. It also mentions college clashes Michigan vs Army and Oklahoma vs Texas as notable notes.
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Yoel Berra
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Gl Hodges
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Cliff Mapes
Casey Stengel
Jackie Robinson
Pee Wea Reesa
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Gerry Coleman
Phil Rix Gate
Roy Campanella
Yost Bersux
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Dra Hurler
Shotteut
New York
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Besa Page
Aimoste
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Fights Last Night in Providence Spotlight DeMarco vs Weber
Paddy DeMarco from Brooklyn defeated Jackie Weber in Providence last night. DeMarco scored ten in a tilt described as a fierce exchange with both fighters showing grit and speed.
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Providence
Paddy DeMarco
Brooklyn
Jackie Weber
Fairlusker
Don Newcombe to hurl opener for Brooklyn in World Series
Don Newcombe and Allie Reynolds emerge as probable starters for the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Yankees in the World Series opener. Casey Stengel undecided. possible Dodgers rotation with Roe and Newcombe. Page and Lopat among potential Yankee options. lineup injuries and recovery affect decisions. Series tickets scarce. stadium capacity and radio television plans outlined.
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Associated Press
New York
Don Newcombe
Allie Reynolds
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Preacher Roe
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Newcombe
Joe Page
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Tommy Renrich
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Beaglers to Meet for Dog Trial Planning
Garry Rad and Gin Chibboagters host a meeting tomorrow night at 6 at the club home on East Washington Street. All interested are urged to attend as plans will be finalized for a dog trial set for October 16.
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Rossbacher Holds Lead in GLE Men’s A League
Rossbacher’s Insurance maintained a three game lead in the Men’s A League by blanking Moose 98, while Corry Hudson did the same to Zalaneck’s. Cobbett’s split with Hammond’s and Sterling Milk swept four points from Borstorft and Fifch. League standings show Rossbacher’s atop with solid scores by Hudson, Zalzneck, Jensen, and Devereaux.
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Frank Dorrance
Herd
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Lou Jensen
Clinch McLentt
Sterline Mit Vallied
WSPN
Steelers Bow To Redskins 27 14 in NFL clash
Washington Redskins beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 27 to 14 as Sammy Baugh connected on three touchdown passes to Washington receivers. Hugh Taylor shadowed by a strong Steelers defense struggled to contain Baugh as Washington pulled away in the second half. The game drew 38,800 fans and featured two Baugh scoring strikes in the air and several key runs by Potts.
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Tor Pittsburgh
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Goode
Potts
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Prine
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Shipkey
Nuzum
Montreal Wins 3-1 In Little World Series
Montreal defeats the Indianapolis Indians 3-1 in the third game of the Little World Series. The win ties the best of seven at two games to one, with the Royals set to host the remaining games in Tudlanapolls.
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Davis Sets Pace In Practice Rifle Shoot
The Cory Kodane Gun Club held its weekly practice shoot with Rueene Davis winning honors by firing an 840 score. Other shooters posted scores including AL Patterson 286, D Batte , Martin 22, B Patterson 200, W Hull 230, F Lawson 228, G Rhodes 215, Paterson 218, HL Fiat 215, Hydobisson 200. In Holyoke Guillermo Giminez 1294 defeated Joey Carbido 141 in Argentina context.
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Patterson
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F. Lawson
G Rhodes
Paterson
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Hydobisson
Corry Elevens Split Doubleheader With Oil City
Corry Elevens split a pair with Oil City in a Loveland doubleheader. The Oil City Juniors opened with a 1-0 win, while the Beaver Reservers rallied to win 1-0 in the nightcap as Weighty plays and forward passes fueled the Oil City offense through the third and fourth periods.
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Cunper Edges Titone In Tight Washington Bout
Jimmy Cunper of Washington defeats Charley Titone from Brooklyn in a close finish, 126 percent to 124 and a half, in a spirited fight that features Cunper gaining the edge late.
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Jimmy Cunper
Charley Titone
Brooklyn
Michigan Tops National Grid Team Poll in AP Listing
The Associated Press poll ranks Michigan as the nation’s top grid team for the 1948 season, with Notre Dame second and Oklahoma third. Minnesota and North Carolina round out the top five, followed by Army, Southern California, SMU, California, and Ohio State in the top ten. Several other schools receive mentions in the final voting, including Duke, Kentucky, Villanova, Cornell, and more.
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Villanova
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Te Stimford
Baylor
Navy
Ralph Kiner Plans Duck Hunting Trip After Baseball Feats
Pittsburgh Oct 4 Ralph Kiner known for 50 homers and 168 RBI over four seasons with the Pirates is planning a duck hunting trip. A local note says a new shotgun was bought and handed to him by a friend. he plans to pass it to his mother upon returning home.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Ralph Tier
Pitts
Chiel
California
Wintine
Kier
Nuts
Corry Man’s 30-Pound Muskellunge Hit at Chautauqua
Corry angler Charles Strumer landed a giant muskellunge at Chautauqua on Sunday, tipping the scales at 30 pounds and nearly 99 inches long. It was the second largest on record for the locality, surpassing a prior catch by Dick Bachetier. The fish bent Strumer’s gear and narrowly escaped before being brought aboard the boat.
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Hartfield
Dick Bachetier
100 Keg Clubs The sy soya Win maxes ms iim anNeArNes
In a rough tally the event notes strike scores with Lou Jensen leading by firing 4 222. Several players surpass 200 while Ed Barr, Clink, Mra AI, Bhi Sample, and Max Deverewus post notable but lower marks.
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