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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1955
Page
7
The Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 2-0 to win the World Series and secure their first title. Mocked for decades, the Dodgers finally clinched as Motion Potres and Don Padgett starred, with key plays off Yankee starter Tommy Byrne.
A detailed box score shows Brooklyn edging New York 2 to 0 with strong pitching by Podres and key hits from Campanella and Hodges. Hodges, Snider, and Campanella lead a tight showdown. Byrne takes the loss as Turley and Grim relief.
Jackie Robinson, nearing 37, says he wants to play one more year for the Brooklyn Dodgers to chase a longer major league career and help the team defend their title. He noted he would play if the club wants him, but not for nothing, amid celebration after the Dodgers’ World Series win.
Corry Area High School prep for the halfway point of the 1955 season as the Beavers host Grove City in an independent game Friday at 9 p.m. Coach Lou Hanna drills defense and offense after a 2-2 start and prior losses to Brookfield and Mercer County.
West Point adds Mike Zeigler to bolster the Cadets as they prepare for Saturday's game with Michigan. Zeigler returns after a disciplinary pause, freeing 51 cadets from action following a royal mercy request coordinated by Lt Gen Blackshear Bryan. The Navy department invited Prince Albert to the U.S. for a mercy gesture amid eastern college football’s top programs.
New York Casey Stengel plans to manage the New York Yankees in 1956 after health issues cut the 1955 season short. Reports say he may return despite illness and previous talks about retirement. He told reporters after the World Series game that he aims for a seventh pennant.
Brooklyn pitcher Johnny Podres stifled the New York Yankees last night as he led the Dodgers to their first World Series title. Podres held the Yankees scoreless through seven innings in game three and allowed only eight hits in a crafty eight hitter performance. The lefty told reporters he never doubted beating New York and trusted his control to outpitch the powerful Yankee lineup.
92 year old Connie Mack former owner and manager of the Philadelphia Athletics has fractured hip from a fall and is hospitalized at Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia. His condition is listed as still satisfactory five days after the accident.
Boxing card recap lists Sammy Walker from Holyoke defeating Harvey Suahwood of Brooklyn in a recent bout. The Springfield stop notes another matchup ending with a knockout or decision, with results pending official scoring.
In a pivotal sixth inning moment the Dodgers shifted the field and Sandy Amoros, a left handed outfielder, made a running catch to rob Yogi Berra of a hit. The play followed a bunt and a walk that loaded the bases and set up a decisive sequence. Bob Grim covered first as Gilliam was swapped in and the Dodgers doubled Gil Hodges off first on McDougald’s grounder.
Stan Baumartner, 60, longtime Philadelphia sportswriter for the Philadelphia Tribune, died at his home. A Houston native and former multi-sport star at the University of Chicago, he pitched for the Phillies in 1916 17 and 21 22 and later for the Athletics in 1924 before coaching at the University of Delaware. Baumartner joined The Inquirer staff in 1927.
Prem Flanagan will replace Andrade in a 10 round nationally televised lightweight bout from San Jose. Chavez, with 52 8 3 record, seeks revenge after four years ago beating Flanagan. last August Chavez was KOed by Andrade in six. ABG TV carries the program starting at 10 p.m. EDT.
Harold Loomis posted a 233 to pace last night's bowling league with Merkle 215 Willett 208 Greeley 225 Martin 201 and Berry 216 among men. Lois Huth led the women with 190 and Weeks 176 while Jimmy Martin outpointed Pedro 10 in Toledo Phoenix fight.
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