Dodgers Rally To Tie World Series In Fourth Game
The Dodgers and Yankees split a day game as Brooklyn pulled even at two games apiece. Alston’s club, after two early wins, faced Don Larsen and a tied series with Sal Maglie starting for Brooklyn.
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1956
Page
12
The Dodgers and Yankees split a day game as Brooklyn pulled even at two games apiece. Alston’s club, after two early wins, faced Don Larsen and a tied series with Sal Maglie starting for Brooklyn.
Tom Sturdivant, Oklahoma City right-hander, pitched the Yankees to a 2-2 series tie against the Dodgers at Yankee Stadium. He reportedly earns 8000 this year, with a potential 650 winner’s share if New York wins the series. He struggled earlier in 1954 but earned a late-season chance that boosted his value and helped the Yankees clinch the pennant.
Sturdivant, once an infielder, rose with the Yankees to become a pitcher with a modest minor league batting record and a noteworthy service era. His early promise and late bloom reflect a long path from high school hurler to MLB hopeful.
Casey Stengel has guided the Yankees to 25 World Series victories as the duel with the Dodgers unfolds. Enos Slaughter at 40 leads the old guard with a .467 average, while Jackie Robinson at 37 hits .387. Pee Wee Reese and Roy Campanella bolster the Yankees Dodger clash with top marks. pitching and hitting trends shape the tight series.
The longtime coach tied Northwestern and Wisconsin to Big Ten titles, led Richmond to notable gains, and mentored at Northwestern Wisconsin and Carroll College. He retired from coaching in 1942 after a career marked by strong teams and championship contention.
Podgy Rob Rosburg of San Francisco rallied from behind to win the San Diego Open in El Cajon California on Sunday. He posted a final score of 7048 47 and secured the $14,000 purse in the tournament.
The Dodgers and Brooklyn lineup showcase strong play as Billy Martin praises aggressive baserunning and attempts to steal home. Pee Wee Reese remarks Martin’s intent to force quick, decisive action, while Campanella and Shenk weigh in on the dugout dynamics and Martins’ long term aims.
New York edged Brooklyn 6 to 2 behind Tom Sturdivant for a second straight win in the World Series. Mantle homered for the Yankees, while Snider connected for the Dodgers but Brooklyn left runners on base in seven of nine innings.
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