Second Place Hopess? Phillies in World Series Spotlight
The article recalls the Phillies battling the Yankees in the World Series, noting missed scoring chances in game two and one, with Mike Goliat failing to drive in runners while Hamner and Sisler also impact, and sidelight on Red Rolfe and Branch Rickey reactions after the Phillies’ near misses.
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Bobby Brown
Eddie Sawyer
Dick Sisler
Richie Ashburn
Sisler
Joe DiMaggio
Joe
Hamner
Detroit
Red Rolfe
Branch Rickey
Philadelphia
Maryland
Series
St. Louis Browns
Bill Veeck
DiMaggios 10th inning blast sinks Phillies in Game 2
In New York, Joe DiMaggio delivered a game changing homer as the Yankees defeated the Phillies 2 to 1 in 10 innings to go up 2 0 in the World Series at Yankee Stadium. Lopat is favored to start Game 3 as Philadelphia faces elimination with limited pitching options and a 70,000 crowd watching.
State Colleges Salem Bowl 30-0 score from Georgetown
West Virginia faces George Washington in first meeting since 1940 while Potomac State visits Newport News Apprentice School in Friday night action for state college football. Salem College suffers a 30-0 loss at Georgetown Kentucky, its first defeat in three starts as Georgetown scores on rushing plays inside the 10 yard line.
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Associated Press
West Virginia University
George Washington
Potomac State
Newsport
West Virginia
Marshall
Western Kentucky
Morris Harvey
Concord
Bluefield
Salem College
Georgetown
Lexington
Salem
Wesleyan basketball schedule announces 1950-51 season
The 25 game schedule for West Virginia Wesleyan’s 1950-51 team includes Concord and Shepherd for the first time in years. The season opens December 2 at West Virginia, with most games in the State College Conference except the opener.
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Associated Press
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Shepherd
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West Virginia University
State College Conference
West Virginia
Morris Harvey
West Virginia Tech
Alderson-Broaddus
Davis and Elkins
West Liberty
Bethany
Fairmont
Salem
Beckley
Tech
Potomac
Glenville
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Charlestown Deer Permit Shortage Narrow to 800 Left
West Virginia officials reported fewer than 800 antlerless deer permits remain for the October 26 to 28 season and the November 24 hunting period. The limited licenses highlight constrained harvest opportunities for local hunters.
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Associated Press
Charleston
West Virginia
Marshall Punter Leads Nation
New York Bud Fisher of Iowa Teachers College has jumped into an early lead in small college rushing with 445 yards in three games. Eddie Hyduke of Pepperdine trails with 405 yards on passes, while Joe Rabb of Louisiana Tech has 381 yards combining air and ground. Ken Wheeler Marshall leads punters with six boots at 50.5 yards as Miami of Ohio dominates team figures with top totals in offense and passing.
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New York
Bud Fisher
Iowa Teachers College
Eddie Hyduke
Pepperdine
Joe Rabb
Louisiana Tech
Bill
Cross
West Texas State
National Collegiate Athletic Bureau
Zeke’ Martin
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Jack Harper
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Jack Bighead
Martin
Wendell Swann
Ken Wheeler
Marshall
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Redskins
Beckley College to Face Phi Delts in Opening Touch Game
Beckley College forms a six man touch football team and travels to Athens West Virginia to meet the Phi Delts of Concord College. The opener is scheduled for Friday afternoon at three on the Concord College athletic field.
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DiMaggio Home Run Stuns World Series Crowd in 10th
Philadelphia notes show Robin Roberts arguing the pitch was belt high fastball while Joe DiMaggio recalls a low inside slider. The Yankees win 2 to 1 in 10 innings as Stengel praises the Phillies and downplays expectations of sweeping in four games.
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New York Yankees
Philadelphia Phillies
Robin Roberts
Phillie
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Roberts
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Phillies
Casey Stengel
Phils
Phillies and Yankees clash end with rough bounce miscue
Eddie Sawyer summed up the two game series noting four strong pitching performances, two for each side. He said the Phillies scored their lone run on a bad hop over Gerry Coleman's head at second base and quipped they’d need four walks to score, hoping to improve at Yankee Stadium.
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Gran Hamner
Andy Seminick
Hamner
Phils
Eddie Sawyer
Gerry Coleman
Yankee Stadium
World Series Financial Figures Second Game
Attendance 32660 receipts 171153.36 Commissioner's sons 36671.50 Players share 87263 Club and league share 658188.74 For two games attendance 63406 receipts 331283.64 Players share 168829 Clubs and leagues 63304
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Fige Its Results Feature Heavyweights and Box Score Notes
Brooklyn bout results show Don Williams 147 Worcester and Mike Koballa 148 Pittsburgh drawing. Portland bout has Bob Stecher 162 Portland outpointing Mike Gillo 155 New Haven. Fall River bout features Jimmy Taylor 157 New York outpointing Charlie Anglee 159 Pawtucket. Also note Cleveland Browns tackle Forrest Grigg at 280 pounds as team’s heaviest player.
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Associated Press
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Eastern Parkway Arena
Don Williams
Worcester
Mass
Mike Koballa
Pittsburgh
Drew
Portland
Bob Stecher
Mike Gillo
New Haven
Conn
Fall River
Jimmy Taylor
New York
Charlie Anglee
Pawtucket
R. 1
Forrest Grigg
Cleveland Browns
Homecoming for GMS Scheduled On October 14
Greenbrier Military School alumni plan a full Homecoming on October 14 in Lewisburg with a Friday golf tournament at the Greenbrier course. Jack Peck, ’47, directs events, four WVU team cadets from last spring attend, a dress parade, buffet lunch before football against Culver, and an Alumni Banquet at 6:30 p.m. hosted by Miss Willie Moore. Homer Holt, former WV Governor, will address alumni.
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Jack Peck
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Culver Military Academy
Willie Moore
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J. M. Moore
Homer A. Holt
Hinton High to Start $100,000 Gym Next Week
Summers County School Superintendent J. L. Perry announced work on Hinton High School’s one story gymnasium costing $100,000 will begin next Monday.
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Associated Press
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Summers County
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World Series Notes Hint at Shifting Baseball Power
New York reports Yankee Stadium lines for fans were sparse as the World Series moves unfold. Phillies pitcher Robin Roberts earns praise from Bill Dickey and Dizzy Dean while Yankee coach Robins notes. Umpire Jocko Conlan shows grit after a foul ball scare as talk swirls about the era’s pitching and the so called rabbit ball.
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Robin Roberts
Phillie
Dizzy Dean
Techmen Face Glenville Pioneers In Mt Hope Showdown
The Techmen, defending state champions, host Glenville Pioneers at Mt Hope Saturday. Game time is 8 p.m. Royer warns his team to avoid cocky attitudes as Glenville, strong passer, is dangerous. Tech favored after recent wins over Taylor and Slippery Rock, 33-0 and 20-0, with a 0-0 tie vs Shepherd.
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Richwood Junior High routs Summersville 41 to 0 in football
George sprinted for touchdowns of 60 44 28 27 and 35 yards as Richwood Junior High defeated Summersville 41 0. Scoring summary shows George Mourey Truman and Goe heen credited with points. In a separate note, Jackie Robinson won the 1949 National League batting title, playing 156 games with 121 hits.
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