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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1950
Page
13
Dick Sisler's dramatic infield homer lifts the Phillies to the National League pennant, stunning Dodgers in a 4 1 victory as father George Sisler watches in the stands. The elder scout recalls predicting Dick would be the weakest of three baseball sons as the family saga unfolds.
Monday Morning Sports notes George Sisler and Dick Sisler as the Dodgers avoid disaster after a tenth inning struggle that echoes last year’s Phillies near-miss. Branch Rickey’s stock sale is hinted as a motivator for the Brooklyns while Jim Konstasty is set to handle heavy hitting foes in the World Series context. Football and other college results are touched, with Clemson and Missouri’s blowout noted and Notre Dame and Army playoff talk framed by season drop-offs and coach remarks.
Cleveland ends the season in fourth as Al Rosen leads the AL with 37 homers in his rookie year and Bob Lemon collects 23 victories. Larry Doby hits .326, Early Wynn goes 18 8, and Detroit falls 7 5 while Cleveland cups 92nd win in final game with Murray triple and Conyers first major league homer. Little World Series notes show Baltimore 8 8 Columbus 1.
Yankees favored 5-2 in the series as power and pitching bolster New York ahead of Philadelphia. Phils rely on Robin Roberts and Konstanty to counter and extend the series with Eddie Sawyer’s strategy.
Philadelphia wins the National League pennant after Robins Roberts pitches a 20th win and social hero Dick Sisler delivers a 10th inning homer to beat Brooklyn. The Phillies face the New York Yankees in the World Series as Eddie Sawyer weighs his opener against Allie Reynolds.
Philadelphia crowds erupt after the Phillies defeat the Brooklyn Dodgers 4-1 to claim the National League pennant. Police estimate 15,000 at North Philadelphia station and 5,000 nearby as fans celebrate Sawyers and the Whiz Kids. Large crowds flood streets and celebrate into the night.
National Football League results show the New York Giants defeating Cleveland 6 to 4, Green Bay beating Chicago 31 to 21, Pittsburgh besting Washington 26 to 7, and Los Angeles over San Francisco 35 to 14.
Last rites were held today for Lynn W. St. John, athletic director at Ohio State University for 35 years until 1947. St. John, 73, died Saturday. Pallbearers included Kenneth L. Wilson, Western Conference commissioner, Richards C. Larkins, Ohio State athletic director, Larry N. Snyder, track coach, Michael Peppe, swim coach, and Floyd S. Stahl, basketball coach.
McKinley and Lincoln renew their intracity battle at Fawcett Stadium in a game that shapes the halfway point of the 1950 campaign. Lehman visits Euclid while South hosts Madison and Timken faces Salem at home. Sam Parks adds two TDs in McKinley win boosting city scoring lead. Harold Carroll extends season total with three TDs for Alliance.
Buffy Silverstein undefeated in heavyweight wrestling will trade holds with Ali Pasha in a 30 minute one fall bout to open a three match card at Navarre Road Sports Arena Tuesday night. Johnny Demchuk meets Jackie Nichols, Beverly Lehner vs Joan Holland in women’s bout. Both duels are hour limit or two of three falls.
Iowa's football program announces 31 lettermen and 9 starters returning from the 1949 squad, signaling depth and leadership as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
Bob Sigler a 38 year old postal worker regained the Edgewood club championship defeating Gilbert DeVarman 4 and 3 in the 36 hole final over the weekend. He had previously held the Edgewood crown in 1947 and 1948 and was district Public Links titlist in 1942. Paul Malone was eliminated early. Finals also completed in four other flights with Ted McCoy 3 and 2 over Chuck Meiser, Joe Whelan 3 and 1 over Lauren Best, Sam Bagnoli 2 and 1 over Pete Donat, and Al Capuano one up over Dr. Robert Bircher.
Eleven members of the Cleveland Browns join the team as newcomers this season highlighting a fresh roster move.
A brief note outlines two types of golf cleats for shoes removable spikes and standard drive in spikes. It discusses compatibility with various golf shoe models and notes typical installation methods and replacement guidance.
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