Whiz Kids fall to Yankees in four World Series games
Lawton Carver reflects on the 1950 World Series as the Philadelphia Phizz Kids lose four straight to the New York Yankees. He credits Casey Stengel’s managing for the Yankees’ second consecutive championship, noting Phillies pitching failed mainly in the final game.
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New York Yankees
Eddie Sawyer
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Yankees
Gene Woodling
Yanks
Casey Stengel
Joe Page
Page
Joe DiMaggio
Tommy Henrich
Bob Porterfield
Johnny Mize
Kansas City
Stengel
Yankee
International News Service
Attendance decline prompts baseball owners to act
Grantland Rice notes sagging attendance through September from 2,000 in Brooklyn to 1,100 1,900 in many parks as pennant races near end. TV's rise and a too long season blamed. warns owners must shift to protect sport or face widespread losses. cites university broadcasts cutting spectators and asks if sports will move to television entirely.
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Giants
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Stark Teams Hit Season's Halfway Mark
Stark County football fans face a busy stretch as the 1950 campaign passes its midway point. Friday and Saturday matchups feature Lehman vs East Liverpool, McKinley vs Waite, Timken vs New Philadelphia, Central Catholic vs Wooster, Lincoln vs Youngstown South, and South vs Western Reserve Academy, with Massillon hosting Alliance and trips to Carrollton and Jackson by Minerva Louisville and North Canton. McKinley aims to extend a four game unbeaten string, Lehman and Timken debut in their conferences, while Lincoln and South meet undefeated foes. City scoring leaders Sam Parks of McKinley and Bill Brill of South stake strong claims, with Harold Carroll top Alliance in county standings and John Mooth narrowing Louisville’s gap.
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Candy) Carroll
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icIriry
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Dietrich
Krisher
Miller
Stefan
P.m. Fawcett
This Week's Grid Games Across Ohio and Nearby States
Multiple college and high school football and basketball matchups listed across Ohio and surrounding states. Notable games include Ohio Northern at Wilmington, Lincoln at Youngstown South, Denison at Wooster, Mount Union vs Baldwin Wallace, and several conference tilts in the Eastern Ohio and Tri County leagues. Local venues include Fawcett Stadium and Timken at New Philadelphia, with regional showdowns in Bloomington Indiana and Cleveland area venues.
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Hill Prince Heads West to Pursue $300,000 Jackpot
Hill Prince the 1948 Horse of the Year will travel to California after winning the Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park, with trainer Casey Hayes targeting the Hollywood Gold Cup at Hollywood Park on December 9 and two more $100,000 races next year, aiming to double earnings if healthy.
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McKinley Crash Tickets On Sale At Toledo High
Reserved seats for the McKinley crash event at Toledo Waite Friday night go on sale at McKinley High School ticket office. Chuck Wright, assistant to the physical welfare director, announced this morning.
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Walker Cooper Six-for Six Streak in 1949
Walker Cooper of the Cincinnati Reds became the last major league batter to collect six hits in six consecutive at bats. He achieved the feat in 1949.
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Cincinnati
Hustle Defined Yankees New Power Source In 1950 Title Run
The 1950 World Series champions relied on relentless hustle more than raw power. The Yankees overcame injuries to DiMaggio and Henrich, trusted role players like Woodling Brown and Coleman, and welcomed rookie Eddie Ford from Binghamton who won key late-season games. Stengel’s farm system payoff helped clinch two pennants and a world title.
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Yanks May Pocket Record Take for Curtailed Workout
The New York Yankees will share about 6,800 dollars each for a four day workout tied to the World Series, a potential all time record. Commissioner Chandler will set the official split later. If the Phillies also share 30 parts, they would receive about 4,500 dollars each.
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Barons Fall To Mohawks After Big Rally
In Cincinnati on October 9, the Mohawks routed the Cleveland Barons 5-3 in an American Hockey League opener. After trailing 3-0, Cincinnati sparked a five goal surge in the final period led by Jackie Gordon and Gerry Plamann to seal the win as Cleveland capitulated with an undefended net in the last seconds.
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Southern Powers Too Tough Boston Will Not Play Em
Boston College abandons southern opponents after consecutive blowout losses by Oklahoma and Mississippi. Athletic director John Curley says the school cannot beat those teams, and coach Denny Myers notes the need for deeper talent. The Ole Miss defeat grows BC’s casualty list.
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Cubs Penant Winners Remain with Club in 1945
Only two members from Chicago Cubs 1945 pennant squad stay with the club Phil Cavarretta and Andy Pafko.
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Phil
Detroit Red Wings rout All Stars shocks hockey world
Detroit dominated the exhibition against the NHL all-stars winning 7 to 1. Coach Lynn Patrick watched as the Wings became the first club to defeat hockey’s dream team, prompting questions about who can beat them.
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