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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1952
Page
10
Carl Erskine starred as the Dodgers defeated the Yankees 6-5 in 11 innings. Branch Rickey's handling of Erskine and a prior free agent status is noted with a no hitter earlier that season. The piece highlights Erskine's marriage aided by Rickey and Dressen's faith in him.
In the fifth inning to defeat the New York Yankees 6-2 and take a 2-1 lead in the World Series. Five years ago lefty Joe Page pitched five scoreless innings in relief as the Yankees won the seventh game 5-2 to claim the world championship. Ten years ago Maxie Sha piro defeated Bob Montgomery by an upset decision after three knockdowns in Philadelphia.
Dodgers skipper Chuck Dressen told Carl Erskine he was not being pulled from the game, reminding him of his fifth wedding anniversary and urging him to keep pitching. Erskine credited Dressen with sticking with him as the Dodgers faced a tight World Series moment.
In Havana, Cuba Kid Gavilan outboxed Billy Graham in a 15 round title defense to claim the welterweight championship. Gavilan controlled most rounds with smart pressure and accurate countering, leaving Graham unable to land a decisive punch despite a late surge.
Cleveland meets New York in a key NFL matchup with both clubs unbeaten after two games. Giants beat Dallas 24 6 and Philadelphia 31 7, while the Browns rallied past Pittsburgh 21 20 after trailing 20 7. Palmer Jagade and Gibron injury updates spill into Sunday prep.
Baseball commissioner Ford Frick forgot his ticket at the gate for Sunday’s World Series between the Yankees and the Dodgers. He entered the park and watched the game from his usual box, with the gatekeeper suggesting many have succeeded, though details of entry remain unexplained.
Ohio State hosts Wisconsin in a key Big Ten clash as 23 games this week include eight on home soil. Buckeyes show a 17-12-2 record in interstate play, trailing 583-439 in points. Wisconsin’s 21-14 win over Ohio State and Illinois’ 46-20 pasting by Wisconsin set the tone for a weekend of fumbles and standout individual performances across Ohio colleges.
Lebanon Ohio reports a total handle of $1 002 477 and attendance of 41 674 across 19 night fall harness races. Ohio owned pacer Babetta clocked the season’s fastest mile at closing night two minutes 07 15 seconds, owned by Wilbur Zirkle of Sidney and driven by Robert Seabrook of Urbana.
Rochester Red Wings win the Little World Series in Rochester after sweeping the final three games to overcome the three games to one deficit. The series concluded with a 6-4 win Saturday night as players earned a $46,641 pool, with Red Wings shares at $1,212 each and Blues at $730 per man.
Columbus reports Beulah Park 25 day meeting ended Saturday with about 55 percent higher attendance and 35 percent more mutual play compared to last fall’s 24 day session.
Wisconsin appears headed for the Big Ten title after a 20 6 victory over Illinois at Madison. Ohio State looms as the likely challenger, with Purdue a distant upset possibility since they do not play this year. Minnesota Iowa Northwestern Indiana remain unlikely threats as Wisconsin holds favor to finish atop the conference.
Middleweight boxer Jimmy Bud Taylor died from brain injuries after his 13th professional bout in New Orleans. The 21-year-old Miami Negro was treated at Charity Hospital after a sixth round knockout against Charley Joseph. Coroner to classify death after investigation.
The Chicago Cardinals defeated the Bears 21 10 while San Francisco beat Dallas 37 14 and Green Bay topped Washington 35 20. In high school action Bellaire St Johns edged Lima St Rose 12 25 with Dennison St Marys 25 a draw.
Pacific Coast programs upend Big Ten foes with Stanford edging Michigan 14 7 and California routing Minnesota 49 13 to extend coast dominance. Wisconsin tops Illinois 20 4 as Purdue stays hot with a 21 14 upset of Ohio State. Notre Dame shells Texas 14 3.
Duke Snider Carl Furillo and Andy Pafko powered a 6 5 Dodgers win as Erskine starred in right field and made 19 straight outs after Mize’s homer. Brooklyn eyes clinching the World Series in six at Ebbets Field with Dressen turning to Billy Lees.
Hoosier Hotshot Brooklyn faces New York in a 6 to 5 defeat as Erskine earns the win and Sain the loss. Snider belts a homer for Brooklyn, while Mize and Berra contribute for the visitors. Attendance listed at 70,536.
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