Mack Given Two Weeks to Raise Cash to Buy A's
Roy Mack seeks $750000 cash in two weeks to gain control of the Philadelphia Athletics. He has written assurance he will consider outside offers to sell to a buyer, with plans from Arnold Johnson and Thomas Richardson each offering $3.375 million to cover the stadium and franchise. The move aims to settle debts over $1 million and may keep or move the club. a December league meeting in Chicago is planned to discuss options.
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Fireman 62 First In Line For World Series Tickets
A 62 year old Auburn New York fireman, Charles Kierst, stood first in line at 9 m m today to buy bleacher tickets for the World Series games between the New York Giants and the Cleveland Indians. He slept on a cardboard carton for 18 hours after arriving Monday morning. Kierst, grandfather of 14, has long waited for Series access and showed clippings claiming he was first at the Polo Grounds in 1921 and Yankee Stadium in 1951 and 1953.
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Weather forecast hints at mostly mild, showers tonight
The United States Weather Bureau at 5 am predicted mostly fair and mild weather today with a high near 80, later turning cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. For Thursday, a mostly cloudy, mild day with showers and storms is forecast, and any rainouts could shift the series by one day.
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Willie Mays Emerges As Baseball Immortal In 1950s Spotlight
New York reports focus on Willie Mays as a rising star now seen by millions, with Cuba and the United States watching. The piece details his 1951 World Series rookie struggles, Army service, and later dominance leading the National League with a .345 average and 41 homers. It highlights his final 1955 performance against Robin Roberts, showcasing his triple, double, and single to seal a batting crown talk.
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Indians Favored In Opener Of World Series
New York Giants face Cleveland Indians at the Polo Grounds with Sal Maglie opposing Bob Lemon. Indians favored to win after a 111-win season. two stars Rosen and Doby nursing minor injuries. Pitching plans feature Antonelli and Gomez as potential third-game choices.
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Boston
Foes Confident in Giants World Series Clash
New York Giants manager Leo Durocher brushes off 18-10 odds favoring the Indians as the two teams meet at the Polo Grounds. Durocher plans alternating starts with Sal Maglie and Johnny Antonelli, denying predictions while signaling no single starter is saved for a seven game series.
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World Series Notes Build Up To Giants Indians Clash
Feller quips a low run series with one new ulcer per game as the Indians and Giants prepare for the World Series. Rosen and Doby nurse minor injuries, hotels overflow in New York, Lopez teases Casey Stengel, and players joke about matchups and sun glare on the field.
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