World Series excitement grips New York as Dodgers face Yankees
Excitement runs high across New York City for game one of the World Series between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Yankees. Charley Ruffing starts for the Yankees while Brooklyn considers Curt Davis or Whitlow Wyatt on the mound. Probable batting orders feature Reiser, DiMaggio, Owen, and Rizzuto, with weather predicting showers and clouds.
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Fights Last Night in Jersey City and White Plains
In Jersey City Ken Overlin outpointed Wild Bill McDowell in a 10 round match. In White Plains Clarence King defeated Leo Dulmaine in an eight round decision. The results list boxing actions with city and states and fighter origins.
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Yankees Favored To Win World Series In Five Games
The take a chance department picks the New York Yankees to win the World Series in five games. It notes the Dodgers appear stronger in some spots but the Yankees excel in hitting fielding and pitching. Ted Williams seems neutral on the Dodgers. Also mentions Johnny Grigas of Holy Cross impressing Sugar Bowl committee for an unbeaten season bid.
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Contributors Corner Proposes Fair World Series Game Split
Le W. Dodd of Conrad Iowa argues it would be fair for the Braves and Phillies to play one game each in the world series, reflecting their big role in aiding the Dodgers’ pennant drive.
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Miss State Faces Alabama After Ragged Opener
STATE COLLEGE Miss Oct 1 Allyn McKeen seeks an emery wheel for polishing a football team before Mississippi State Maroons meet Alabama Saturday. He notes last Saturday’s 6 0 defeat of Florida showed flaws and praises sophomores and reserve strength led by Brandy Black 45 yard punt return for the only score. The 1940 squad lost 16 lettermen. tough schedule includes Florida Alabama LSU Auburn and Duquesne with several open dates and added newcomers.
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Fight scene at headquarters after battle spawns chatter
Report from fight headquarters notes ongoing debate among midwest visitors about football while Ray Arcel explains what happened to Nova. Louis and Arcel clash over whether Nova should have fought. Pat Comiskey touted for a return after tough lessons. Joe Lottis potential army service could fund a large tax bill. Dr. Walston Crocker Brown credited with inventing the dynamic punch used by Louis.
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Harrison Shows Broader Upside Back From Coast
Returning from the coast, Harrison, the Washington center, is even better than expected, displaying improved touch and efficiency in practice and signaling a bigger role next season.
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Cubs face White Sox in city series opener with Lyons expected
Chicago in October battle as the Cubs, after 11 years without a city title, start the latest intra city clash against the White Sox. Ted Lyons, a veteran who defeated the Cubs twice in the 1940 series, is anticipated to start.
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Speculation On College Football Games This Week
New York previews a full slate of Saturday games with bets and guesses on outcomes. It highlights Duke versus Tennessee, Texas versus LSU, Stanford versus USC, Fordham versus SMU, and a standout Cornell versus Syracuse matchup. Cornell faces major losses but coach Carl Smnavely may have prepared for the exodus.
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Southwestern Tennis Tourney Starts Tomorrow
The 29th annual Southwestern tournament in Albuquerque opens tomorrow with over 100 players including Bobby Falkenburg 15 of Los Angeles and Walter Driver of El Paso. Defending champion George Ball, doubles title holder Falkenburg, and teams from Texas Mines, Arizona University and Redlands join local entrants as finals set for Saturday across 16 divisions.
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Fans Seek Buy Series Tickets for World Series Opener
In New York on October 1, about 6,000 fans braved dawn rain outside Yankee Stadium as the World Series doors opened for the Dodgers and Yankees. Police estimated the crowd stretched from the gates well before daybreak, with weather adding to the damp scene.
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Rainiers Reach Coast League Final After Doubleheader Win
Seattle clinched the seven game preliminary series in the Coast League Shaughnessy playoff by sweeping Sacramento 2 0 in both games of a doubleheader after trailing two games to three. The Rainiers advanced to the finals against Sacramento following the victory over Hollywood in Seattle.
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