Giants in Seven Games World Series Pick
On the eve of the 1954 World Series the writer backs the New York Giants to defeat the Cleveland Indians in seven games. The Indians are favored on pitching. Durocher plans a rotation including Antonelli Maglie and Gomesan with Liddle ready if needed.
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Cleveland Hilidas
Indians
Giants
Leo Durocher
Dowin Ray Antonelli
Sal Maglie
Ruben Gomesan
Don Liddle
Hoyt Wilhelm
Marv Grissom
Cubs
New York Xanks
League study of Athletics plight signals no relief plan
American League owners meet to review the Philadelphia Athletics crisis with no immediate relief expected. President Will Harridge says no showdown, while Roy Micke outlines two options: sell to Arnold Johnson who aims to move the franchise to Kansas City, or league assistance to raise operating funds in Philadelphia.
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Leam
Philadelphia Athletics
Will Harridge
Roy Micke
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Arnold Johnson
Chicago
Kansas City
Philadelphia
Maglie and Lemon Hurlers Loft as Series Opens at Polo Grounds
The 1954 World Series opener at the Polo Grounds pits Sal Maglie for the Giants against Bob Lemon and the Indians. Weather is mild and 55,000 fans expected as Cleveland rides strong pitching and Whitey Ford style headlines. Key matchups include Lemon Wynn Garvin Feller and Maglie Antonelli with late relief options Wilhelm and Grissom cited. Giants’ defense edges Indians in infield, while Willie Mays and Larry Doby lead offenses with high RBIs.
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Joe Reichler
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Polo Grounds
Sal Marlie
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Leo Durocher
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al Lopes
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Early Wynn
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Bob Feller
Art Houtteman
Don Messi
Johnny Antonelli
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Mary Grissom
Whitey Lockman
Davey Williams
al Dark
Hank ‘Thompson
Vic Wertz
Bobby Avila
George Strickland
al Rosen
Willie Mays
Avila
Larry Doby
Mays
Jim Hogan
Wes Westrum
Atlanta 6 Houston 2 in Dixie Series playoff game
Atlanta beats Houston 6 to 2 in a Dixie Series best of seven game. The win narrows the series to 3 2 with Atlanta seizing momentum in the minor league playoff run.
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Atlanta
Houston
Merritt Appliance wins in VFW Men's B League
Merritt Appliance opened with a four game win over Bachofner in the VFW Men's B League last night as standings show Merritt Appliance at 10 4 and Lenton Mfg Costa Garige Penelee Bachofner's Soft Drinks Pauls Men's Wear Mickle Electric and Ww Model Dairy in pursuit.
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Colonial Terrace
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Corry Novelty
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Densen’s
Esso Hall
Hutchinson Demands Two Year Managerial Deal
New York sports editor Lyall Smith reports Fred Hutchinson, 35, is seeking a two year renewal to continue as Detroit Tigers manager. Hutchinson, in New York for the World Series, may join Seattle PCCL if he departs. Tigers board must approve the contract terms.
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Lyall Smith
Fred Hutchinson
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Bertgalsaringer
Sermitihigen
Oiler Reserves Rally To Defeat Corry Jayvees
Oil City Highs Jayv Yer football team beat the Corry High reserves 19 13 in a junior varsity clash. Oilers used two second half touchdowns from blocked punts one in the third period and another in the fourth. Corey s first TD came on a 50 yard interception return and Maloney added a 30 yard run for Corry. Wilson Bickle Hartle scored for Oil City with Ward adding the extra point.
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Ward
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Jackson
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Murray
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Watkins
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Grocery firm buys 90000 grid tickets for Villanova home game
Philadelphia Villanova University sold 90000 tickets to American Stores Co for the October 22 home game against Houston. A prior 85000 tickets were bought for Villanova vs Mississippi. The tickets were to be distributed free with purchases of at least $10.
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Villanova University
American Stores Co
Wildcats
Houston
Sim Food
Bowling results from last evening at 200 Club Ross Beinis
Ross Beinis posted games of 236 and 245 with a 650 series to lead the scores. Other notable performances include Harold Mitchell 293, Sonny Staples 227, Jim Loomis 201, Walt Loveland 214, Homer Loomis 231 and 610, Paul Clark 212, Leon Root 213, and Mary Parkins 210.
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Paul Stroup
Orville Bisbee
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Harold Mitchell
Bill Allen
John Ovsch
Hank Ros- Rowaslei
Paul Clark
Leon Root
Walt Loveland
Ralph Smith
Homer Loomis
Mary Parkins
Floyd Barber
Oy VanTassel
Bob
Notre Dame Tops AP Football Poll Dramas Unfold
Notre Dame rises to No. 1 in the Associated Press college football poll after a 21 0 season opener win under new coach in Texas. Oklahoma follows with Sooners and others in the top ten as Penn State Baylor and Michigan State also featured.
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Dressen Named Senators Pilot for Two-Year Term
Washington signs former Brooklyn and Cincinnati skipper to lead sixth club in new league. Dressen, 86, draws $40 000 annual pay and vows to field his own “peaches” at third base as he tackles the challenge with frank resolve. He criticizes Brooklyn for letting him go after two straight permits and believes Washington can build a strong nucleus for the future. In another note, Sandy Saddier stops Baby Ortiz in three rounds at 123 1 31 pounds in New York City.
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