Yanks Favored Over Flock With DiMag Page On Call
The Yankees and Dodgers head for a World Series clash after tense pennant races. DiMaggio, Henrich, Berra and Page loom as key figures while Ed Lopat and Preacher Price duel for the opener in Los Angeles. Dodgers lean on Don Newcombe as starting anticipation builds.
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Three Scribes Pick Top A.L. Pennant Contenders
In a preseason AP poll of 129 writers, New York Yarnkears and Brooklyn Deisers are named as likely league pennant winners. Notable forecasters include Harrid C. Burr of the Brooklyn Eagle, Mike Lee of the Long Island Press, and EA Friel of the Newark News.
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Associated Presa
Yankees Are Old World Series Hands
A retrospective on the New York Yankees World Series history from 1921 to 1947, listing key players, managers, and pivotal moments. It traces titles under Miller Huggins and later eras, notable series against the Giants, Cardinals, Dodgers, and Cubs, and highlights lasting figures like DiMaggio, Gehrig, and Rizzuto.
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Yank Flock Hit Marks Compared
World Series coverage compares batting averages for Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Yankees during the 1940 season. Rivalry and performance metrics highlighted as the series begins in New York.
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Cohoes Monday Nighters Pin Winners Dominant
Jack Mara leads Cohoes Monday Nighters with 244 and 214 scores to win area pin honors. Other strong marks include Cy Wagar 208 and Frank Cerroni 241. Multiple players across Sportsters and Brownie Tavern sections post high series, with Pauline Hanson leading women’s scores.
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Polio Victim 9 to Throw First Ball in World Series
Bruce Howard, a nine year old polio victim from New York, will throw the honorary first ball at the World Series opener at Canker Stadium. He represents thousands aided by the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis in an emergency drive. Mom favors the Dodgers and Dad the Yankees.
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National Foundation of Infantile
Van Buren Sets NFL Yardage Mark In Eagles Skins Thriller
A chaotic recap highlights Steve Van Buren and Tom Fears as they build a record setting night for the Eagles and Redskins. The article references ground gains, rushing totals, and a key scoring sequence amid a crowded photo finish and spirited crowd at the stadium.
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Montreal Wins In Little Series
The report describes a local playoff win by Montreal in a short series. It highlights key players and a decisive game redrawing the standings. The piece notes the victory margin and the team's progress toward the next round.
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Beans Reardon to Quit After World Series Ends
Beans Reardon announced retirement from umpiring after the World Series, planning to move to California to run a beer distributing business he had been building. A veteran of 24 NL seasons, he will finish his fifth World Series assignment and was known for calm, steady officiating despite player tensions.
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Vliet Grid Teams To Meet For City Title
Local grid teams prepare for the city title clash as Merchants and Garnets face off in upcoming games. Merchants travel to Granville for the headlining match while local rivals and schedule details remain under discussion as the event approaches.
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Sadowski Signed By NBA Warriors
The article fragment notes Sadowski signing with the NBA Warriors. Other garbled text mentions names like Bieta and Watesnss, with unclear affiliations. No coherent dates or outcomes are present.
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NBA Warriors
Warlzwal tale from a besieged area on a Saturday
A fragmentary report describes a wartime event on a Saturday in a besieged area. The text mentions authorities and local conditions but lacks clear details of participants or outcomes.
Kuhel Fired as Washington Manager After 1942 Season
Joe Kuhel was dismissed as Washington baseball manager after a 1942 season in which the club finished seventh. Clark Griffith announced Kuhel would not be retained and noted the team would pursue change after a year of trial. Kuhel had led the Nationals since October and was en route to Kansas City when the decision was reported.
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Pirates Release Sewell and Walker After Varied Careers
The Fittsburg Pirates conditional release veteran pitcher Rip Sewell and outfielder Dixie Walker. Sewell, 1, oldest Pirate by years and service since 1938, tallied a 143 87 record and six wins this year. Walker, Dodgers alumnus since 1944, batted over .300 in recent seasons and carried a lifetime mark around . The club cited pinch hitting roles and a lack of fit as reasons for the release.
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