World Series Notes From New York and Brooklyn Campouts
Philadelphia manager Mayo Genith calls World Series a pitching contest and praises Clem Nabine as Dodgers likely key. Yankee first game tomorrow with Jackie Robinson noted as toughest batter faced. Dodger Carl Furillo sidelined by a cold amid prior injuries. Brooklyn Red Cross urges calm from fans after long protective measures.
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Clem Nabine
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Yanks
Jackie Robinson
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New Safe All-in-One Capsule Promise Slimming
A sensational sales pitch touts a new capsule that allegedly removes pounds and inches of fat quickly and safely without dieting exercise or hunger. It claims you automatically eat less and avoids drugs and starvation dieting.
Figuring the Series By BEN CLAN
New York figures World Series fate as the Yankees face possible sweep while Dodgers aim to rebound. Jackie Robinson shifts positions for a fifth Series, Hank Bauer seeks better luck, and Casey Stengel carries a storied World Series batting record as the Yankees hold a 71-35 series edge. Dodgers lag in seven Series they qualified for with a 13-29 mark.
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New York
Yankees
Yanks
Hank Bauer
Dodgers
Owners Ponder Four New Demands From Players
New York report says major league owners consider four player demands drawn up by representatives and their attorney. The proposals include limiting bonus players to two per team, direct talks with winter leagues, counting armed forces service for pension credit, and requiring owner consultation with player reps on World Series and All-Star radio and TV deals.
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J. Norman Lewis
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Wyant and Bosley named to first string All-Southern Conf for two years
Morgantown West Virginia University quarterback Freddy Wyant and tackle Bruce Bosley have been named to the first string All Southern Conference football team for the past two years. Both will be shooting for the honor again this year.
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West Virginia University
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Stengel Won't Name Starters Till Game Time
Yankees edge Dodgers as 13 10 favorites to win the World Series. First game at Yankee Stadium tomorrow at 1 pm with Whitey Ford slated to start and uncertainty over infield and outfield until 12:59. Mantle’s leg may sideline him if rain postpones the opener.
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Whitey Ford
Tommy Byrne
Mickey Mantle
Mantle
Probable World Series Lineup For Yankee Stadium Opener
The probable starting lineups for Wednesday's World Series at Yankee Stadium feature Yanks without Mantle possibly starting. For Brooklyn the lineup lists Gilliam Reese Snider Campanella Furillo Hodges Robinson Zimmer Newcombe Bauer McDougald Noren Berra Collins Cerv Martin Rizzuto Ford as the Mets?
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Yankee Stadium
Mickey Mantle
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Baseball Talk On Yankee and Dodger Lineups Before World Series
The piece outlines expected Yankee positions with Noren moving to center and Cerv or Howard stepping in at left, Rizzuto or Coleman at short, Berra catching, Collins at first, and Bauer in right as Mantle remains in place. It also notes Dodgers manager Alston’s measured approach, Furillo dealing with a cold, Campanella Hodges Robinson and others in the lineup, plus anticipated pitching rotations for the Series.
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Bob Cerv
Elston Howard
Mantle
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Phil Rizzuto
Gerry Coleman
Yogi Berra
Joe Collins
Billy Martin
Gil McDougald
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Walt Alston
Carl Furillo
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Roy Campanella
Gil Hodges
Don Zimmer
Pee Wee Reese
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Duke Snider
Billy Lees
Carl Erskine
Johnny Podres
Karl Spooner
Byrne
Stengel
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the Brooks
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Don Larsen
New York and Halifax Boxers Vie in Narrow Decisions
Aweep Nf New York-Neal Rivers outpointed Hobby Dawson 153 to 135 percent in New York. Halifax fighter Richard Kid defeated Basil Marie 140 to 140 percent in Halifax, Philadelphia. The bouts showcased tight scoring and close finishes.
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Neal Rivers
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Hobby Dawson
Halifax
Richard Kid) Howard
Basil Marie
Philadelphia
Ford Wins Rich Sponsors Golf at Charles River Country Club
Doug Ford, 33, the national PGA titleholder, won the $43,000 Sponsors Tournament at Charles River CC by one stroke with a final round 69 to finish 12 under par 276. Art Wall Jr. finished second at 277, Cary Middlecoff tied for third at 278, and other top finishers included Fred Haas, Claremont Calif., Leo Biagetti, Jackie Burke, Fred Hawkins, and Gene Littler.
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Mass
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Charles River Country Club
New Haven
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Yonkers
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Art Wall Jr
Pocono Manor
Cary Middlecoff
Memphis
Wall
Middlecoff
Fred
Rough Channel Fails Chadwick's 3rd Try
Florence Chadwick of San Diego California failed in her third attempt to swim the English Channel this year. The 35 year old swimmer was stopped before midnight and lifted into an escort boat at 4 am as winds freshened. She had covered about 7 miles from the English coast when the attempt ended.
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Rochester Wins Final Playoff Game in Little World Series
Rochester defeats Minneapolis 8 to 4 to take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series. The game secures Rochester’s edge as the series moves toward a deciding matchup.
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Minneapolis
Slice trouble for the average golfer in Davenport column
In Davenport Iowa JACK FLECK notes that 90 to 95 percent of average golfers slice the ball. He explains the common swing flaw where the club travels outside in, creating a rightward spin. With practice, a straight line back and improved arc can reduce or eliminate the slice.
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Davenport
Iowa
Fay Crocker Faces Golf or Ranch Life Choice
Fay Crocker of Montevideo Uruguay now U S Open champion recalls her father’s question back home about staying as a rancher or returning to the United States to play golf. She has won major events and earned substantial prize money while planning a golf focused career.
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Kas
Fay Crocker
Montevideo
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Frederick C. Crocker
Fay
United States
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Detroit
William Carson
Whitestone
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Time zone rule notes and DST adjustment policy
All time uses Central Standard Time. Add one hour for Eastern, subtract one for Ai Mountain, and two hours for Pacific. In DST regions, add one hour to the above. Copyright 1954 Blacker the Fish Better the Day for Fishing.
Better Fishing Fly Rod Is Fun for Beginners
The article explains fly fishing as an approachable sport, tracing its history to Izaak Walton and detailing beginner gear, line, and leader setups. It guides starting with a short pole, basic tackle under $10, and simple casting practice to land panfish in about 30 minutes.
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WVU Sets Scoring Record With 291 Points in 1953
Morgantown reports West Virginia University posted a school single season scoring record of 291 points in 1953, an average of 32.2 points per game for the season.
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West Virginia University
Morgantown team leads league in rushing offense and defense
Morgantown West Virginia University, Southern Conference champions for the past two years, headed the league in rushing offense and rushing defense last season, highlighting a dominant ground game and stout stop unit.
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West Virginia University
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