Billy the Kid Southworth and the 1940s World Series roots
Oscar Fraley recalls Billy the Kid Southworth, now aged and grieving, watching his son Billy Jr who died in 1945 as the Braves won a pennant. The piece contrasts the 1944 World Series triumph with the 1948 aching memory, noting the father’s enduring devotion and the pall of loss over Flushing Bay.
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Oscar Fraley
United Press
York
Billy the Kid
Southworth
Billy, Jr
Buck
Billy
Air Force
Cardinals
St. Louis Browns
Kid Billy
Germany
New York
LaGuardia Field
Flushing Bay
St. Louis
Braves
Boston Braves
Flushing Meadows
1948
Major League Line Scores First Game National League
United Press reports Philadelphia and New York split the first game with ten to one on the score, heavy hitting and pitching noted by Simmons Keecher and Lopata. The second game ended early due to darkness after six innings with Philadelphia leading 6 to 3. Cincinnati defeated Chicago 8 to 2 in a rain-disrupted affair. Spahn Voiselle and Palica were among the pitchers in the late-night action.
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United Press
Philadelphia
New York
Possed
Simmons
Keecher
Lopata
Webb
Trinkie
Thompson
Seminfeck
Kennedy
Westrum
Cincinnati
Chicago
Vender Meer
Lamanno
McCall
McCullough
Elyria Beats Lorain 4-1 In Lake Erie League Tennis
Elyria High School Pioneers beat Lorain 4-1 on Lorain’s Lakeview courts in a Lake Erie League match. Morris, Walker, and Lisoike won singles. GehL Evenchik won doubles as Elyria improved to two wins and one defeat.
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Lorain
Lake Erie
Lakeview
Pioneers
Lakewood
Elyria
Morris
Sturrock
Byron Morris, Jr
George Ligotke
Bill Walker
Elyrians
Alex Sturrock
Ray Gehl
Bernie Evenchik
Meyers
Parker
Jim Smith
Don Ignasik
John Kurek
John Jasper
Bob Tkach
George Lisoike
Don Moorhead
Ray Geh
Young and Zasats
Don Igamasik
New London Cats Aim to Break 12-Game Grid Losing Streak
New London High Wildcats travel to Loudonville on Friday as coach Bob Brownson hunts a path to end a 12 game skid. Since 1946 the team has only one prior win, a 15-6 upset of Willard on November 8 1946, with losses this season to Mansfield Madison 25-6 and Sandusky St. Marys 20-13. Loudonville stands undefeated early this season with a 12-6 win over Fredericktown and a 38-13 victory over Utica.
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New London Cats
New London
New London High Wildcats
Londonville
Bob Brownson
London
Willard
Wellington
Mansfield Madison
Sandusky St. Mary's
Loudonville
Fredericktown
Walloping
Utica
Ace Pitchers Feller And Lemon Ready For Last Phase Of Pennant Race
The Cleveland Indians plan a final push for the American League title led by stars Bob Feller against the White Sox and Bob Lemon versus Detroit after a rest day. Two games up, manager and pitchers align for decisive stretch run toward pennant.
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Feller
Lemon
Carl Lundquist
United Press
York
Cleveland Indians
Bobby Feller
White Sox
Bob Lemon
Detroit
Indians Clinch Hopes Rise After 11-0 Romp Over White Sox
Gene Bearden tossed a four hitter as Cleveland crushed Chicago 11-0 to keep pace in the pennant race. Dale Mitchell and Allie Clark homered, Bearden struck out few, and the Indians piled up 13 hits. Boston and New York also lost, widening the battle for the league title.
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Feller
Bearden
Cleveland
Tribe
Chicago
Dale Mitchell
Allie Clark
Sox
Bill Wight
Gene Bearden
Robinson
Heean c
Judson
Gieveland
Mitchell
Keltner
Ron
Lark
Boudreau
Mitchell Clark
Gordon
Wight Judson
Gillespie
Wight
Fpearden
Wicht
Tos
Summers Berry Crewe
McKinley
Pioneers To Face Shaker Heights In Key Grid Clash
Elyria Pioneers seek win as Phil Hahn recovers from a knee injury and Cabas shuffles a few positions. Shaker Heights counter with five 1947 lettermen and a strong passing game led by Santa Maria and Kolb. Other Erie teams schedule Friday night games with Lakewood at home and Lorain at Steubenville. Kickoff at 8 o'clock. gates open 6:30 at Ely Stadium.
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Phil Hahn
Elyria
Shaker Heights
Cabas
Sandusky
Don Thompson
Dave Kelly
Ristas
Rudy Davis
Elvira
Don McGinley
Andy Arvay
Ken Greber
Cocaptain
Jim Lear
George O'Dell
Bob Messaros
Howie
Hahn
Tony Cureillo
Bob Breitenstein
Pioneers
Red Raiders
Hal Abel
Todd Kolb
Dick Danka
Ben DiGiovanni
Ron Shulman
Ron Allison
Joe Matovich
van Seashores
Santa Maria
Kolb
Erie
Lake Erie
Lakewood
Cleveland Heights
Big Nine Team News From Michigan Oregon Clash In Doubt
Reports say Gene Derricotte will not play for Michigan against Oregon due to a pulled leg muscle from the Michigan State game. Northwestern will field the same linemen against Purdue that stopped UCLA. Indiana prepares for Iowa with a heavy practice as Illinois and Wisconsin gear up for a reshuffled week. Iowa drills focus on defense for Indiana. Wisconsin praises three freshmen in scrimmage. Minnesota’s Billy Bye returns to practice despite leg concerns. Purdue pep talks precede Saturday’s visit to Northwestern in the first conference tilt.
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Mich
Gene Derricotte
University of Michigan
University of Oregon
Derricotte
Wolverine
Michigan
Lafayette
Ind
Stu Holcomb
Purdue Boilermakers
Purdue
Northwestern
Don Black Improving Slowly After Brain Hemorrhage
Cleveland Indians pitcher Don Black has a slight case of pneumonia a week after suffering a brain hemorrhage on September 13. Dr Edward Castle said Black is slowly improving and his condition has not changed much in recent days. An operation may be possible eventually but not currently.
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Don Black
Edward Castle
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Castle
Shaker Heights Football Acknowledges Erie League History
The Shaker Heights Red Raiders logged their Erie League record from 1938 to 1947, tallying wins against Lakewood, Elyria, Cleveland Heights and Shaw, with multiple ties. Five coaches served, led by Bob Breitenstein since 1946, and 1946 yielded two Erie wins plus a runner up tie for second place.
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Cleveland Heights
Shaker Heights
Lake Erie
Raiders
Lakewood
Shaker
Erie
Shaw
Lorain
Raider
Art Francis
Willard Pederson
Jack Rafeld
Norm Schoen
Bob Breitenstein
Breitenstein
Red Raiders
A's May Duplicate 1944 Stunt Ousting Yankees From Race
Philadelphia Athletics threaten a repeat of their 1944 upset by beating the New York Yankees 5 2 behind Carl Scheib. Connie Mack calls it a death knell for the Yanks pennant bid while Bucky Harris warns the Yankees are not out yet. In Boston Joe McCarthy urges Ellis Kinder to save the Red Sox season after a 4 2 loss to the Senators as Rae Scarborough shines.
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Yanks
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Joe McCarthy
Ellis Kinder
Senators
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Walt Masterson
Washington
Lou Brissie
Philadelphia
Frank Papish
Brissie
White Sox
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Gene Bearden
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Lemon
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St Louis
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Gratz
Connie Mack
Yankee
Bucky Harris
Boston Red Sox
McCarthy
Washington Senators
Kinder
St. Louis Browns
Rae Scarborough
Verdova Injured List Hits Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State coach Wes Fesler faced an injury crisis as right halfback Alex Verdova of Lakewood underwent groin trouble evaluation. Verdova has battled groin issues all fall, worsened since the Missouri game. Backup Mike Cannavino suffered a bruised thigh and a fever, delaying practice as coach canceled scrimmage to prep for Southern California.
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Columbus
Wes Fesler
Ohio State
Alex Verdova
Lakewood
Fesler
Missouri
Cannavino
Mike
Verdova
Bucks
Southern California
Baseball Standings and Results In Early American League
The AMERICAN LEAGUE table shows Cleveland leading with 627? Boston 338, New York 613, Philadelphia 66, Detroit 463. Yesterday Cleveland beat Chicago 11-0 and Washington defeated Boston 4-2. St. Louis edged Detroit 2-? New York beat Philadelphia 5-2. Today Chicago hosts Cleveland, New York visits Philadelphia, Washington plays Boston, St Louis at Detroit. Tomorrow New York at Philadelphia and St Louis at Detroit are scheduled alongside Washington at Boston.
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New York
Boston
Chicago
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Detroit
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Paplah
Feller
G. W. L. Pet
B. Toston Ae Ccessees
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Cincinnati
Chiis Uzo
Raffensberger
Hacker
Lombard
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