Yankees Win War Time World Series With Poor Fielding
The wartime World Series between the Yankees and Cardinals drew big crowds and raised funds for war charities but was marred by poor defense and few standout plays. Joe Gordon set a new series fielding record, Bill Johnson led hitters, and Joe McCarthy earned his seventh title in nine trips, while Cardinals misfired on base running and fielding.
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New York
New York Yankees
St. Loui Cardinals
Red Birds
Cardinals
Joe Gordon
Frank Crosetti
Bill Johnson
Bill Dickey
Marius Russo
Lou Klein
Joe McCarthy
Yankees
Inspection Wins 30 to 0 in Arsenal League clash
The Inspection team defeated the Planning Room entry 30 to 0 in a touch football league game. Key plays included two early touchdowns, a third period TD pass from Di Giovanni to Anderson, and a fourth quarter 25 yard interception return by Hiram Caimes.
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Harry Anderson
Art Giovanni
di Giovanni
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Bob Prins
Perod
Hiram
Tee” Caimes
Troy High
Bull Barnow
Army
Apprentice Boys
Dodgers Cubs Talk Over 1944 Manager Job For Bill Terry
Behind the World Series scenes William Bill Terry eyed a 1944 managerial role with the Dodgers or Cubs. Talks with Cubs GM Jim Gallagher and Brooklyn bank official George McLaughlin indicate strong interest and a potential $30 000 salary, while Branch Rickey shows no rush to hire Terry.
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Cubs
Bill Terry
Giants
Bill
Bull
Brooklyn
Chicago
New York
Phil Wrigley
Phil
Manhattan
Jim Gallagher
Jimmy Wilson
Jimmy
Terry
Jon
Navy Drill Preparations for Penn State Tilt at Annapolis
Navy drills focused on blocking and tackling as the Midshipmen ready to host Penn State. Coach Captain John E. Whelchel said two star middle backs will miss time after injuries in the tough Duke game in Baltimore. Bob Jenkins strained his back and Jim Pettit bruised his leg, but the rest of the squad remained in fair shape following the 14-13 victory over Duke.
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Pettit
Ed Barrow Hospitalized During World Series
Edward Grant Barrow, 75, president of the New York Yankees, has been a patient at New Rochelle Hospital since Friday. Officials yesterday reported his condition improving after a period of arthritis heart ailment and fatigue, with Barrow briefly kept from games and broadcasts but later allowed to hear radio accounts. He sent congratulations to Manager Joe McCarthy after the Yankees clinched the pennant.
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Yesteryear
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Lou Gehrig
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Phil Rizzuto
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Miller Huggins
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Giants
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Trojan La Salle Grid Clash Friday at La Salle Field
Troy High meets La Salle Institute Friday under the lights at La Salle field while Lansingburg High faces Catholic High Saturday at the same venue. Troy has one win in three, over Lansingburg, after losses to Mechanicville and Nott Terrace as Ed Picken drills improved defense and offense. Catholic High aims to rebound after a 26-6 opener loss to C. B. A with Bil Carley focusing on running and passing during pregame sessions.
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Ed Picken
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Chuck Kittsie
North Enders
Bethlehem
Cathedral
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Industrial A A bowling notes show wide league action
Behr Manning edges Adirondack Steel 3 0 in Class A led by Russ 204 222 591. Hudson Valley Coke Byer 600 Flynn 586. Ford Co I 585 Dupuis 235 203 585. Industrial B Adirondack Steel tops Diamond Ock 533. Mt Ida Allen 204 531. Cloverleaf Dairy tops Ford G I O 519. Brownie Figures heavy scoring with Kirkner 266 358 and many high games across leagues.
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Butch” Kirkner
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Twister” Glynn
Buck” Griffin
Pretty-Boy O'Allaird
Pinochle” Bellarg
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R P I Meets Coast Guard In Home Game Saturday
RPI footballers seek a second win this season as they host United States Coast Guard Academy at 87 Field on Saturday afternoon. The Engineers opened 7 6 over Worcester Tech then fell 26 0 to Rochester and aim to avenge last year’s 33 0 defeat at New London.
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Claus Whips Pete Galiano in Hudson Club Card
Buffalo welterweight Bobby Claus won a unanimous decision over Pete Galiano of Baltimore in an eight round feature bout on the Hudson Young Club program last night. Preliminary bouts saw Joe Miller KO Bucky Welsh in the first round, Henry Brimm TKO Bobby Collins in the fourth, Johnny Montreal stop Chester Goodwin in the second, and Lou Germanto outpoint Horace Leftwich in four rounds.
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Johnny Montreal
Chester Goodwin
Lackawanna
Lou Germanto
Watertown
Horace Leftwich
Orange Bowl Gets ODT Nod for New Year's Classic
Miami officials announce conditional approval of the Orange Bowl by the Office of Defense Transportation. Tickets go on sale November 1 and will be limited to Dade County to localize the game. Do F Baldwin and R B Freeman lead the committee while Baldwin scouts prospective teams in the east.
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Office of Defense Transportation
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East
Bruin Coach to Play in NHL
Announcement that Dit Clapper a 37 year old defenseman would return to active duty for the coming NHL season was made as Boston Bruins manager Art Ross greeted 29 players including 20 amateurs for tryouts. Clapper enters his 17th year with the Bruins while Frank Bell is sidelined by a thumb injury.
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Art Ross
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Buzz) Bell
Davis Outpoints Engenza in New York Showdown
New York light welterweight Bummy Davis 148 outpointed Phil Enzenga 147 in eight rounds at Broadway Arena last night. Davis scored five knockdowns including a nine count in round one and dominated the bout in front of a local crowd.
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Bummy) Davis
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Yankees Triumph Sparks Winter Football Talk In 1943 World Series
A nostalgic column by Jack McGrath reflects on the 1943 World Series where the Yankees defeated the St Louis Cardinals in five games. It notes standout performances, a meeting with Archie Wasson age 87, and memories of past stars while touching on other baseball tidbits from minor leagues and regional leagues.
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Cardinals
Costa Kayoes Red Brown Costa Kayoes Red Brown
Tony Costa aged 128 from Woonsocket Rhode Island gained a technical knockout over Red Brown 132 percent of Detroit in the seventh round of a scheduled ten round feature boxing bout last night at the Bristol Arena.
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Bettors Back Cardinals Lose in World Series
St Louis bettors laid down a record sum backing the Cardinals as the World Series favored team, but the wagers turned costly. Betting Commissioner James J. Carroll reported that all the Cardinals money was local and the volume was unprecedented, with Yankees still favored in all but one game. He declined to reveal the total amount wagered.
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New York Yankees
Notre Dame Shows Strong Form In Michigan Battle
The author lauds Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy for a team that looks impressive against Michigan after early tests versus Georgia Tech and Pittsburgh. Army and Navy also impress, with Army’s smooth offense and blunting tests, prompting questions on how Notre Dame and service teams reflect broader strength.
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