Roe Stops Yankees 1-0 to Even World Series
Preacher Roe coaxed a 1-0 win over Vic Raschi in the second game, tying the World Series at a game apiece. The scene shifts to Ebbets Field for Game 3 as Rex Barney Ralph Branca Don Newcombe and Burt Shotton's staff aim to subdue the Yankees in a likely six or seven game set.
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Probable starting lineups for World Series Game Three
Associated Press reports probable Yankee and Dodger lineups for the third World Series game in New York. Key players include Rizzuto Reese DiMaggio and Campanella with Branca Branca pitching and game time set for 1 00 p m EST.
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Roe's pitching fuels Dodgers rally in pennant push
In a tense series, Roe's bruising performance and a 1-0 win rekindle Brooklyn's pennant bid. Newcombe, Branca, and Byrne face the Yankees in Ebbets Field as Roe and Reynolds duel for bragging rights in the hot stove era. Jackie Robinson contributes a run in the 2nd inning.
Rumors swirl on World Series managers and Sox pilot
World Series chatter centers on Terry Moore possibly taking Reds helm and Buffalo’s Paul Richards tipped for White Sox manager. Cincinnati GM Warren Giles denies firm decision while noting limited scoring by the Yankees as Roe works with a sore finger and Lindell endures nail damage. Stan Almond knocks Yonkers in Vancouver, Canada.
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Dodgers and Yankees Trade Small Wins in World Series
In New York, the Dodgers struggle to steal bases as the Yankees swipe two in two games. Pee Wee Reese and Phil Rizzuto notch stolen bases, while Billy Johnson adds another. Preacher Roe’s 1-0 shutout marks the Yanks’ sixth whitewash in 84 Fall Classic games. Hodges drives in the lone Dodger run amid two double plays and Roe’s early struggles.
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Even-Steven Series Brooklyn Edge New York in Low-Scoring FR
Brooklyn Nets handsomely beat New York Americans 7 to 1 as Roe wins over Raschi. Rizzuto, Robinson, and Hermanski key for Brooklyn with multiple hits and RBIs while Raschi yields six hits and six runs through eight innings. Attendance 70,053.
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Probable pitchers named for third World Series game
The Yankees face the Dodgers at Ebbets Field with Tommy Byrne to start for New York. For Brooklyn Rex Barney or Ralph Branca will pitch, Barney 9-8 in 1948, Branca 13-5, both righthanders with prior World Series experience. Branca won in 1947 and pitched in other key games. Barney also appeared in 1947.
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Bow and arrow deer regulations set for Holly River park hunt
Charleston officials announced bow and arrow deer hunt rules for Holly River State Park October 17 to 29. The Conservation Commission limits bows to 35 pound pulls for women and 45 pounds for men, requires sharpened steel broadheads at least seven eighths inch wide, prohibits barbed arrows, and sets a bag limit of one deer per hunter except spike bucks. Permits are available at the park office and bows and arrows will be checked before issue. Cabins may be rented while the park restaurant will be closed.
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Brooks Braves Deny Rumors of Robinson Sale
New York dispatch reports Brooklyn and Boston officials denying a Washington Times Herald claim that Jackie Robinson would be sold to the Braves for 250000 and two players. Brooklyn and Boston insist no sale occurred or was discussed. Branch Rickey and Lou Perini unavailable for comment after World Series.
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Fights Last Night in New York and Rumford results
In New York Andy Depaul defeated Tommy Englehardt over eight rounds at Sunnyside Garden. In Rumford Bob Stecher stopped Dick Villeneuve in Berlin, New Hampshire, after 158 pounds.
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Roe Dominates Yanks in Dodgers 1-0 Win
Preacher Roe, Dodgers lefty, baffled New York with his curve and occasional fastball to pitch Brooklyn past the Yankees 1-0. The 31-year-old Ark-born pitcher, hailed by Yankee star Phil Rizzuto, survived a painful fourth inning after a line drive fractured his fingernail, continuing his late season leadership for Brooklyn.
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