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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1956
Page
10
Jackie Robinson, at 37, hints at playing another season after becoming the first Black player to break baseball’s barrier. He says his legs and reflexes remain sound, eyes sharp, and he feels fit to help the Dodgers win a pennant, downplaying age and emphasizing intangibles. He notes wife Rachel’s support and his wish to manage later if possible.
Sports writer Jimmy Burns recalls Ted Williams prompting critics while in the Florida Keys as Marines called him to service. Williams paid a dinner bill for reporters and photographers who told of his stubborn stance. The Yankees cap bonus system draws fire from GM George Weiss, while Red Sox curb seats to quell heckling. Williams also cashed checks for fishing tours, including GE sponsored trips.
Brooklyn Dodgers force a decisive Game Seven in the World Series after a 10th inning 1-0 win over the New York Yankees. Jackie Robinson delivered the game winning hit off Enos Slaughter as Don Newcombe and Bob Turley both shone, Labine pitching long and Turley matching a career high in strikeouts. The series now stands at three victories each with Casey Stengel choosing Ford earlier and the Yankees left to regroup for the final tilt at Ebbetts Field.
In a pitching dominated game, Clem Labine and Bob Yurley hold off the Yankees in a 1-0 Dodgers win at Ebbets Field. Don Larsen’s near no hitter and Sal Maglie’s five hitter underscore a shift from slugging to pitching in the 1956 World Series. Dodgers manager Walter Alston praises Sabine’s bullpen role as Labine secures the victory.
The report lists f n fighters with weights and cities including Le Pes of Sacramento Parelli of Oakland Gargas of San Francisco and Sullivan of San Rafael. It notes Joe Rowan outpointing Pat Roberts in Philadelphia and provides postfight comments from Yogi Berra and Roy Campanella praising Turley polarizing performance and control as the key factor behind the outcome.
Baseball game between New York A and Brooklyn N ended 0 0 after ten innings. Starter Turley pitched well for Brooklyn, Labine earned the win, and key RBIs came from Robinson Berra Collins Labine Reese. Attendance listed as 33,224 with net receipts of $221,792.
Pitching tips from Herb Score explain using the same grip for all pitches while tightening slightly for curves. He stresses palm alignment, consistent mechanics, rhythm, and lots of throwing to build arm strength, noting his youth practice on Long Island helped his left arm.
Series facts and standings from the Associated Press with win loss records and attendance figures. Includes financial figures such as office shares and totals for clubs and leagues, with figures for the New York and Brooklyn teams and notes on a seventh game at Ebbets.
Bob Turley, once discouraged with the Yankees, says a 10 1 loss to the Brooklyn Dodgers in game six revived his belief in his abilities. The 26 year old right hander reflects on past success with Baltimore traded for him before 1959 and credits the setback with restoring his confidence as he heads into next season.
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