Giants Are Strictly a Durocher Product
Fred Delano argues the 1950 Giants reflect Leo Durocher’s shift to a more calculated, aggressive leadership. Changes included position moves for Monte Irvin, Bobby Thomson, Willie Mays, and Whitey Lockman, plus bold game decisions like starting Rosio and stealing Irvin home. The piece notes the team’s rise from a poor start to pennant contention and personalizes Durocher as a driven, gamble-loving manager.
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Giants set payoff mark in World Series split
The New York Giants voted to split the World Series players pool into 31 shares, yielding 87 594.71 for a win or 5 192 for a loss. If the team loses to the Yankees per share would be 4 359.65. The pool totaled 560 562.37, the largest ever. The Yankees share distribution and other details followed, with stands and club allocations noted.
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DiMag Ties Ruth Series Standard
New York October 9. Joe DiMaggio and Babe Ruth are the only men to play in 10 World Series. DiMaggio will tie Frankie Frisch's record of 50 World Series games, with at least one more possible. He plans to surpass Ruth’s career World Series home run record of 15 with his eighth of the series.
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World Series Facts and Figures From New York Baseball
By Associated Press. Reports from New York as the New York (NL) team defeats rival team with key hits by Grimes and Lopat. Describes third game at Polo Grounds and pitching notes, with final itemized totals and a summary of costs and attendance figures.
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Denver May Appeal Suit Over Disability Award
University of Denver and London Guaranteeing Accident Co. may appeal a Colorado Administrative Commission decision awarding disability pay to former football player Ernest E Nemeth. Referee David Howard rated the injury as partial disability and set a 15 day appeal window. Nemeth, 24, of South Chicago, suffered a career spanning an athletic injury while with the team.
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Michigan State Leads AP Poll With Narrow Margin Over California
Michigan State remains the top college football team in the AP poll, holding a slim lead over California as Tennessee follows in third. Oklahoma slips after a Texas A&M setback, while last year’s No. 1 drops to 11th amid vote shifts and shifting opinions on recent games.
Three Pros Battle In Kansas City Open Playoff
In Kansas City the playoff pits Cary Middlecoff Dave Douglas and Doug Ford for the $15,000 Kansas City Open top cash. Middlecoff Douglas and Ford finished 278 for 72 holes while rain shortened the event.
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Grid Room Hits K State in Big Seven Play
Kansas State College tied Nebraska 6 6 on Saturday signaling a shift toward defense under Coach Meek. He emphasizes rugged defense over 55 50 style scores and plans a conference test at Iowa State after practicing timing and defensive scrimmages.
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Taylor Primes Cougars for Trojan Clash
Corvallis Oregon October 9 Coach Kip Taylor aims to sharpen Oregon State running attack before this week’s clash with Southern California in Los Angeles. Beavers previously defeated Idaho last weekend by a wide margin and face Washington next.
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Bears Top College Football Poll. Texas A&M Surges
California remains No. 1 in the United Press board of coaches rankings for a second straight week after a 55-14 win over Minnesota. Texas A&M jumps from 10th to fifth after defeating 1950 champion Oklahoma 14-7. Georgia Tech Maryland and Baylor enter the top 10, while Ohio Princeton and Notre Dame also receive top-10 consideration.
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Narleski May Sit One Out For Bruins
UCLA tailback Ted Narleski suffered a fractured toe from the Santa Clara game and may miss the Stanford contest in Palo Alto. X rays confirmed the injury. Don Moomaw is also a doubtful starter due to chest muscle strain and other ailments. Coach Red Sanders plans intensive tackling drills after reviewing the victory film.
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Confab Due on iLaurel Strike
Picket lines surround Laurel race track entrances as AFL Local 24818 Mutuel Ticket Agents negotiate with track management after talks broke off. Laurel race course plans to open tomorrow for a one-day fall meet despite the dispute. Repair crews from Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. refused to cross the lines.
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Terry Won’t Concede Present Giants Best
New York Oct. 9 AP Memphis Bill Terry, a Giants great, says Leo Durocher’s 1951 club shows power and defense but he would lean toward the 1926- era squad in a hypothetical match. He cites Ott Moore and himself as only big hitters then, compares pitching staffs, and praises Monte Irvin while noting Willie Mays needs experience. He recalls 1936 and 1937 World Series losses to the Yankees and credits today’s Giants with greater hitting punch.
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Chivalry Alive as Dodger Fan Races For Ballpark Seats
At the Polo Grounds a Brooklyn Dodgers fan, Mrs. Carrie Koschnick, 60, rushes to be first in line for the Giants Yankees fifth game. Because of her age she goes home for nights and another holds her place by mutual agreement. She returns with bags of sandwiches for others waiting. Koschnick believes the Giants will win the series.
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All Star Hockey Teams Vie Tonight in Toronto
In Maple Leaf Gardens tonight the NHL All-Star game matches the league's top players in a curtain raiser for the 1951 52 season. The star teams were selected last season by sportswriters and sportscasters in a league conducted drawing.
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Troy's Frame of Mind Big Problem
USC coach Jess Hill warns against overconfidence after a 20 12 win over Washington. He says the Trojans must stay focused for Saturday's game with Oregon State to maintain the proper frame of mind.
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Jury to Probe IBC Activities
New York October 9 A federal grand jury began scrutiny of the International Boxing Club promoter of major American boxing events since the decline of the Twentieth Century Sporting Club. Jim Norris IBC president said he faced questions but believes the organization operates within state and federal laws, amid a broad nationwide antitrust inquiry led by Attorney General Howard McGrath.
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Huskies Heal for Duck Contest
Seattle Oct 9 The University of Washington Huskies recover from a setback with a practice focused on adjustments before facing Oregon. Coach Howie Odell indicated halfback Dick Sprague may return while quarterback Sam Mitchell nurses a torn ligament in his foot. Don Heinrich is back but not likely to play Saturday.
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DiMaggio Lifts Yankees In Fifth Series Game At Polo Grounds
Joe DiMaggio returns to form with a two run homer and a single off Sal Maglie as New York splits the series with the Giants at two games apiece. Allie Reynolds dominates with seven strikeouts in a 6 2 Yankee win. Al Dark belts three doubles for the Giants in a squandered scoring chance. Willie Mays hits into a third double play as Reynolds closes strong.
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Waldorf Sees Tough Game With Beavers
BERKELEY Oct 9 Center Dan Mitchell returns to Cal after missing the 55 14 rout of Minnesota. Lynn Waldorf warns California will face a tough road game against Washington State Cougars in the northern tilt with Mitchell rejoining the squad.
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Waldorf Praises Mais as All-America Prospect
San Francisco dispatch reports coach Lynn Waldorf touts Billy Mais of Long Beach as a leading 20 year old quarterback with standout fundamentals. Waldorf cites Mais’s ball handling, passing, play sense, and precise spotting while noting the support of California’s line.
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