Indians Clinch World Series Title With Fourth Victory
The Cleveland Indians beat the Boston Braves 4-2 in game six to win the 1948 World Series. Bearden finished strong, Lemon saved the win, and Boudreau starred with timely hits in a tense finale. Off the field, Michigan faces Northwestern in a Big Nine clash that could crown the champion.
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Ted “Williams
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Aioe DiMageio
New York Yankees
Sian Musial
St. Louis Cardinals
Birdie Tebbets
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Harry Brecheen
St. Louis Gandinals
Fights Last Night Across Cities Include Fixes and Wins
In Philadelphia Slimmy Bivins defeated Johnny Flynn in Cleveland. Rusty Payne stopped Curtis Bhenpard in Baltimore while Tony Janko knocked out Ruby Keser in New York, with outcomes listed for Pittsburgh and Brooklyn bouts.
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Slimmy Bivins
Cleveland
Johnny Flynn
Rochester
Pittsburgh
Rusty Payne
Curtis Bhenpard
Baltimore
Brooklyn
Tony Janko
Younastown
Ruby Keser
New York
Indians Edge Braves To Cop Series Crown
Gene Bearden pitched the clincher as the Cleveland Indians defeated the Boston Braves 4–3 to win the World Series, the first for Cleveland since 1920. Bearden relieved and sealed the victory after a late Braves rally, with Tommie Holmes batting in the final out. Larry Doby led the champions with a .318 average, while Earl Torgeson led the Braves with a .389 mark. The series drew a record crowd of 86,288 in Cleveland.
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Bob Elliott
Eddie Robinson
Turner Upset In Pair Leads Bowling Standings
In the Men's A Bowling League Turner's slip to Sterling Milk against two games narrows his lead to three games. Moose Club won two from Hammond's, Al's Clothes Shop took two from Corry Dinar, and Waterhouse swept three from Personal Finance. Sterling Mille posted 876, 859 and 852. Turner's tallies were 820, 851 and 918 with Phil Sample and Dick Bachomer contributing strong games for their teams.
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Corry Diner
Vern Group
Bald Gurls
Martin and Lawson Lead In Practice Rifle Shoot
Corry Rod and Gun Club held weekly practice with Charles Martin and Frank Lawson tying for top honors scoring 239. Others included E. Davis 244 Van Winkle 92 percent Nelson 208 McCoy 208 Hall 214 Patterson 238 Harriman 233 Knapp 234. Northwestern Pennsylvania Rifle League starts January with Class A and B divisions. officers Stanbro president Arb Knapp Wee president Feiss secretary treasurer.
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Boudreau Retained as Indians Manager After World Title
Boston report says Lou Boudreau keeps Cleveland Indians job after winning the World Series, despite a mid season slump that briefly shook ownership confidence. Bill Veeck, president, reversed his stance as the team secured the AL crown and playoff turnaround under Boudreau.
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Harvey
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Gilt
Boxing Results Report From Washington Newark and Baltimore
Fights last night feature Leo Le Brun beating Johnny Cooper in Washington with an 8 victory. J Charley Williams earned a decision over Jimmy Creen in Trenton while Len Matricciani defeated Johnny Shkor in Baltimore for the win.
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Johnny Cooper
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Charley “Williams
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Baltimore
Len Matricciani
Batlimore
Johnny Shkor
Boston
North Carolina Named Top Grid Team In Nation
North Carolina led the national college football rankings in the AP poll, earning first place with 62 points and votes from nine voters. Notre Dame Michigan and Penn State also placed among the top ten, while Missouri and Notre Dame received notable mentions in the full ballot released by the Associated Press.
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Players To Receive Record Purses In World Series
The 1930 World Series produced the largest purses in history and set four new player earnings marks. Cleveland led receipts at $540,215.09 with each winner earning a substantial share while the official distribution awaits the commissioner's confirmation. Boston veteran Bob Elliott set a field record with 25 chances in six games.
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Lin
Iti
Lyme
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Penn State Penns Penn Bouts Sellout at Franklin Field
University of Pennsylvania announces all tickets for the Penn State football clash at Franklin Field on November 7 are sold out. The meeting between the defending East champions and the 7 League titleholder is expected to draw more than 75 000 fans.
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Brav es share World Series receipts with Braves players
Report claims Braves owners consider sharing World Series receipts with players including Rickert and Doby. Commissioner Albert Huet notes talks focus on individual shares, with proposed amounts around four dollars per share and a final payout near six thousand seven hundred seventy-two dollars. The piece cites game details and lingering questions over how winnings are distributed.
Phillies add right hander Russ Mayer from Cubs
Philadelphia Phillies bolster pitching by purchasing right hander Russ Mayer from the Chicago Cubs. Mayer, a young pitcher, joins a youthful staff led by Robin Roberts and other prospects as the team rebuilds its rotation.
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Jouko Thompson
Low Boesch
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