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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1950
Page
13
The article fragment mentions sports editor Dirk Keely working on a print piece for the Morning Star. It notes editing activities and generic production details without clear event dates or teams. No identifiable games or outcomes are present in the readable text.
Philadelphia Oct 5 Robin Roberts must beat the New York Yankees today or the Phillies face an uphill battle in the World Series. Experts view him as the club’s best hope to even the series with Allie Reynolds and a strong Yankee bullpen, after Eddie Sawyer’s risky relief in the opener and Raschi’s shutout performance.
New York wins 3 0 in first game at Shibe Park as Konstanty Moser and Nickel flourish for Phillies. Berra and Mantle pace the Yankees with strong pitching by New York starters. Attendance runs 40,746 with total receipts near 100000 and splits showing shares to clubs leagues and players. Weather cool and fair with a high near 63.
Tatum of Maryt, a 212 pound end from Mount Lebanon Pa, showed a strong game for Maryt at Georgia, gaining yards and key receptions. Augsburger, a senior in his fourth season, contributed 14 yards on a drive and displayed speed and blocking though the team focused on his blocking and overall performance.
Theyll Fire Em Today Allie Reynolds and Robin Roberts will face off in the World Series game at Philadelphia s Shibe Park Reynolds a right hander won six and lost twelve for the Yankees while Roberts a right hander won twenty and lost eleven for the Phillies
New York A defeats Philadelphia N 9 to 3 behind Raschi pitching and key RBI by Coleman. Brown and Raschi contributed hits and runs, Konstanty allowed four runs in eight innings before Meyer allowed one. Attendance listed at 30 746 with official aboard Conlan McGowan Berry and Baclick noted.
Notre Dame's Bob Williams earns praise for rapid reading of defenses and accurate passing as he leads the Irish in key drives. Quote from analysts notes his standout play, with 46 yard kickoff return and a pivotal first down set in last week's scoring sequence against Michigan State. Williams has thrown 22 touchdowns this season and surpassed prior Notre Dame single season marks, cementing his status among top quarterbacks in the program.
The St James Jays beat Randolph-Macon 13 to 12 in a tense game. A late drive and a 45 yard return set up the Saints in the final period with key plays including a 45 yard run and a crucial interception. Randolph-Macon made a late push but could not overcome the visitors.
Philadelphia notes recount Tommy Henrich’s late heroics in 1949 and the Dodgers ahead in the World Series. A fan’s long trek secured first bleacher seats at Shibe Park as Philadelphia suffers a fifth straight loss. Cy Rappaport and local fans cling to hope amid a tense opener and lineup buoyed by Sawyer’s squad.
Philadelphia October 5 The World Series scene opened with pitching duels as Raschi bested Konstanty. Yankees and Phillies eyed the prize with added cash at stake, teams subdued after the tense pennant races. Ball Mayers noted Series winnings could reach about 855,500 for the champion, with much less for the runner-up, fueling the dressing room tension.
A garbled reminiscence recalls past World Series moments with Yankees versus Dodgers, Tigers versus Cubs, and early era stars like Tommy Henrich. It mentions a ninth inning homer, a one run game, and teams gaining leads in historic clashes across decades.
Philadelphia Oct 5 Vic Raschi a 1-0 winner in the opening World Series pitched a two hit shutout before thieves looted his hotel room. Two suitcases containing 140 series tickets jewelry and a diamond studded watch were taken. A youth later turned in one suitcase with some items missing. Detective Lieut May reported the incident.
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