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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1950
Page
8
Overall grim weekend for the Big Ten with Indiana knocked off by an underdog, Minnesota routed by Washington, and Northwestern traveling east to face Navy. Other results show Ohio State losing to Pitt while Wisconsin and Michigan State posted uneven scores. Missouri and Texas A&M posted wins, and multiple regional colleges scattered across notable games with several high school showings noted.
Philadelphia cements its first championship in 35 years by clinching the National League flag and facing the New York Yankees in the World Series. Robin Roberts shines in relief of Brooklyn, while Don Newcombe battles him. Sisler's homer seals the win as 35,074 fans erupt at Ebbets Field.
New York Giants topple the Cleveland Browns 6 to 0 as Cleveland endures the first shutout in three thousand six hundred sixty minutes of league play. Packers beat Bears 21 to 21 in a high scoring game while Rams thrash 49ers 33 to 14 and Steelers upset Washington 26 to 7 in a day of upsets.
The year’s statistics highlight leaders across leagues with players such as Musial and Kiner in home runs, Spahn and Lemon in strikeouts, and Rizzuto and Hits leaders noted. The piece also mentions pitching leaders Ford and Raschi, plus a concluding line on pyrethrum cultivation and labor in the U.S.
The report describes a Wichita Mares victory over Haskell Indians with multiple early scores, kickoffs, and a standout running effort. Details mention player substitutions, injuries to key backs, and limited appearances from Peters and Skene as the game progresses with notable kick returns and a late push by Haskell.
Stan Musial of the St Louis Red Birds captured the National League batting crown for the fourth time. He finished the season with a .360 average, beating Jackie Robinson of Brooklyn by 18 points, making him the first to exceed three batting titles in league history. Hall of Famers Honus Wagner and Rogers Hornsby are noted among past leaders.
Michigan State eyes a big test Saturday as it hosts a prominent midwest rival in a key conference clash. The Spartans, highlighted by a recent upset in college football, aim to sharpen for a decisive stretch while other regional teams also threaten strong showings this weekend.
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