World Series hopes tilt as Cards face Dodgers in crucial three game set
Dodgers must sweep a three game series with the Cardinals to reach the World Series. Past October showings favor St Louis, who beat the Yankees in 1942 and 1945 and have won six of nine series tied. National League teams have won three of the last eight titles, with the Cards a strong contender against either Yankees or Red Sox. Also notes WVU and Pitt football history contrasts.
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Pep swamped by offers after Compo kayo
Featherweight champion Willie Pep drew a large crowd and big money after stopping Eddie Compo in seven rounds at Municipal Stadium Waterbury. Promoters including Weill offered multiple Madison Square Garden bouts and a possible title defense at St. Louis. Pep, 21, remained undefeated in 142-2-1 with this win, while Compo suffered his first knockout in the 61st fight.
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Beckley Mustangs Face S. Charleston Thursday
Pennsylvania football outlook centers on the Big Four Penn Penn State Villanova and Pitt with Pitt boasting a veteran backfield and Razzle Dazzle potential while Penn State Penn and Villanova hinge on standout backs and strong lines.
Kingston Shady Eagle Alumni Games Set Thursday
Four scholastic football games open week three with Mt. Hope Mustangs vs South Charleston Black Eagles at Mus tang Field Mt. Hope 8 p.m. South Charleston aims for a second win after a 31-0 opener. Kingston Mountaineers host Shady under Beaver tights at 6 p.m. Shady beat Marsh Fork and Mark Fwain 7-0. Kingston lost to Gatley Bridge 6-31 and beat Meadow Bridge 6-0. Beckley Junior Bird Eagles meet WWHS alumni in a 2 p.m. game at focal stadium. Simmons Negro High travels to Huntington to face Bernie Lemonick Douglass guard Don Torre and end Lou Roberts. Bob Deuber returns at tailback with Ray Dooney anchoring the offense.
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Fights Last Night in Various Cities Reported
Associated Press roundup lists boxing results from Cincinnati Jackson ville Seattle Portland Albuquerque and Los Angeles. Winners include Bud Smith Dan Ruggerio John L Davis Lloyd Marshall Babe Neff Ortiz and Irish Bob Murphy with knockouts stoppages and a decision across multiple venues and weights.
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Flagpole Sitter Sticks with Tribe Amid Pennant Collapse
Charley Lupic, a Cleveland druggist, has perched atop a flagpole for 114 days vowing not to come down until the Indians win the pennant or temperatures drop to 46 degrees. With the team mathematically eliminated, he remains defiant, stating he remains with the Indians despite detractors. He pledged to descend on Det 2 when the Indians resume play.
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Riegel Favored In Western Amateur Golf
Defending champion Robert Skee Riegel opened as the favorite as match play began in the 47th Western Amateur at Belleair? Bell? le rive Country Club. Wagner won medal with 145, 31-year-old John Wagner from Wilmette, Illinois, led qualifiers. Riegel posted 2-under 33 on front nine after 36 in the first round. Miller shot 76 to finish at 147, earning runner-up medal honors.
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City League softball managers meet at Berkley offices
City League softball team managers are reminded of a 7 p.m. meeting at the Berkley Newspapers offices to discuss the circuit annual banquet venue. The reminder emphasizes timely attendance and planning details.
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DiMaggio Sidelined By Severe Illness In New York
Joe DiMaggio, star outfielder for the New York Yankees, is confined to his hotel room with a severe attack of illness. The slugger has not played since last Saturday after a cold and fever followed New York's 4 loss to Detroit. A club spokesman announced the setback.
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Four Way Battle Set for Women’s National Open Golf
Washington hosts the fourth annual Women’s National Open at Landover Maryland’s 6892 yard par-75 layout. Defending champion Babe Didrikson Zaharias leads a star field including Dot Kielty Marlene Bauer and Dot Germain Porter as favorites. Former champions Betty Jameson and Patty Serg return to defend the title in the 12 hole format with $7500 prize money under the new Ladies' PGA sponsorship.
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White Sox manager on demand in 1940s style buzz
SW SPORTS reports on media influence and coaching fashion in football picks. Penn coach George Munger to bench in regular suit. North Carolina features flashy Goo Goo Gantt. Chicago Hornets and New York Bulldogs pursue new deals amid losses. Texas and North Carolina uniforms spark reactions.
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