Lefty power edge for Yankees in pivotal World Series clash
The Pirates boast depth and a strong pitching trio led by Vern Law and Bob Friend while the Yankees rely on power from Mantle Berra and Maris. New York’s superior experience with 14 players in World Series play contrasts with Pittsburgh’s four rookies. Front-line Yankee hitters and a patchwork relief corps shape the series outlook at Forbes Field.
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Nebraska Freshman Grid Squad Draws 40 Home Staters
Lincoln reports show 40 of 63 Nebraska freshmen on the 1968 squad are home state players with 23 from out of state. Weightiest players include Ed Mitchell of Texas and Robert Brown of Ohio. Notables list David City, Lincoln, Fremont, Norfolk, Englewood, Yutan, Cozad, Alliance, and Cozad names among others.
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Cyclones Rate Nod In Husker Tilt Saturday
Nebraska faces Iowa State in Lincoln with Dave Hoppman leading the Cyclones. Hoppman has piled up strong rushing and passing yardage while Cyclone fullback Tom Watkins adds ground gain. Nebraska counters with Bill Thornton and a focus on stopping the single wing attack as both teams share concerns over injuries and form.
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Army
Archie Cobb
World Series Sidelights Hit Parade Across Parks
Mickey Mantle trails Babe Ruth by four in World Series homers with eleven. In 1927 Pittsburgh had no homers in two Forbes Field games. 1923 Yankee Stadium hosted games one and three as Casey Stengel hit late homers to win. Forbes Field opened 1908 with 30,338 watching the Cubs defeat the Pirates 3-2. Gene Moore, the lone lefty to homer twice over Forbes Field’s left field fence.
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Nebraska Punter Cobb Emerges As Bright Spot For Huskers
Sophomore Archie Cobb of Mobile Alabama averages 41.7 yards on 14 punts against Texas and Minnesota and drilled seven punts for a 45.3 average vs Minnesota. Dennis Claridge, Robbinale Minnesota, is cleared to be eligible after late registration. Iowa State rivalry notes and a speed record for electric locomotives close the piece.
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Pittsburgh Civic Arena to feature largest retractable dome
The Pittsburgh Civic Arena will cost 20 million dollars and boast the world’s largest retractable dome. The movable roof spans 415 feet in diameter.
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