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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1956
Page
4
Herb Pennock came within one out of a perfect game in the 1927 World Series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, retiring the first 22 batters before a hit ended the bid. This followed Don Larsen’s later perfect game in the Yankees’ history.
The Brooklyn Dodgers, trailing 3 games to 2, turn to reliever Labine to keep World Series hopes alive at Ebbets Field after a 2-0 loss at Yankee Stadium. Casey Stengel requires Johnny Kucks for the Yankees while Walter Alston weighs his pitching options.
A extensive account recalls Don Larsen famed perfect game for the Yankees in the World Series and how teammates and managers hailed his skill. The article traces related Series feats by other pitchers, notes dramatic moments, and links Larsen’s performance to broader World Series lore.
Don Larsen of the New York Yankees pitched a perfect game against the Brooklyn Dodgers at Yankee Stadium. He needed 97 pitches and struck out seven, with flawless infield outs and sharp Yankee defense backing him. The historic performance ended Dodgers’ hopes as Mantle and Berra sparkled behind him.
The 27 year old Don Larsen pitched a perfect game in the World Series against Brooklyn, the first in Series history. Casey Stengel praised Larsen's all around ability while Dodgers star Duke Snider and Pee Wee Reese spoke on the action and tension of the moment.
Attendance 64 119 and net earnings 413 003 01 documented. Commissioner’s office collects 61 950 46. Clubs and leagues share 35 052 59. Five game totals show attendance 278 897 and net 1 737 633 69 with commissioner’s share 260 655 06. Player shares list 693 561 63 for first five games.
Joe Miceli, an outsider, defeats Danny Giovanelli in a ten round unanimous decision at St. Nicholas Arena. Betting odds swung from even money to 4-1 against Giovanelli as Miceli dominated with left hooks and jabs, with the judges awarding Miceli the win on all scorecards.
Jackie Robinson expressing relief at returning home as the Dodgers aim to extend a seven game World Series with a win at Ebbets Field after a Yankee Stadium swing. Don Larsen’s perfecto looms noted as a turning point in the series.
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