Yankees Dodgers Share 1949 Major League Honors
In 1949 the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers split major awards as both teams headed to the World Series. Casey Stengel is likely Manager of the Year, Phil Rizzuto tops AL hitters with a .276 average, and Jackie Robinson wins NL MVP after a .342 batting mark and 36 stolen bases. Don Newcombe shines as rookie and Dodgers ace with a 17–8 record despite a late season start.
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Oscar Fraley
New York
New York Yankees
Brooklyn Dodgers
Casey Stengel
Yankees
Phil Rizzuto
Yankee
Jackie Robinson
Brooklyn
Don Newcombe
Stengel
Boston
Rizzuto
Ted Williams
George Kell
Robinson V Robinson
Stan Musial
Enos Slaughter
Ralph Kiner
Robinson
Newcombe
Dodgers
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Giants
Phillies
Cubs
Home Run King Ralph Kiner Heads to California Duck Hunt
Pittsburgh star Ralph Kiner, who led the National League with 54 homers and tallied 168 RBIs, leaves for California after a season end, saying duck hunting requires steady focus like baseball. He travels with Vic Lombardi. a new car goes to his mother in Alhambra.
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Pittsburgh
Ralph Kiner
Pittsburgh Pirate
Buc
California
Kiner
West Coast
Vic Lombardi
Alhambra
Cincinnati
Lewis Impressed With Ezzy Charles
John Henry Lewis watched Ezzard Charles train for his October 14 title defense against Pat Valentino. Lewis said he felt sorry for Valentino after seeing Charles work, including rounds on the light bag, with partners, and a ten minute session on the big bag. Valentino did roadwork and planned three rounds of sparring today with Billy Smith, John Donnelley, and Bob Dunlap.
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San Francisco
U.P
John Henry Lewis
Ezzard Charles
Pat Valentino
Valentino
Charles
Andy Walker
al Smith
Billy Smith
John Donnelley
Bob Dunlap
Schwartz Praises Michigan Team After 27-7 Victory
San Francisco October 4 UP Coach Marchie Schwartz of Stanford called Michigan's 27 to 7 win over his Indians one of the three or four great teams in the country. He praised Michigan's depth and noted Dick Kempthorn as one of the era's top linebackers. He attributed the loss to early fumbles but lauded the Wolverines' sportsmanship and rugged blocking.
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San Francisco
Marchie Schwartz
Stanford
Michigan
Schwartz
Notre Dame
Minnesota
North Carolina
Wolverines
Dick Kempthorn
Bennie Oosterbaan
Sammy Baugh Still Has Passing Touch
Sammy Baugh connected on three touchdown passes to lift the Washington Redskins to a 27-14 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The game drew 28,844 fans as Baugh’s accuracy and deep throws and two long TD catches by Hugh Taylor highlighted the affair.
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Pittsburgh
Sammy Baugh
Washington
Hugh Taylor
Safford
Panthers
Safford Sharks
Sharks
Panther
Bill Ramirez
Reynaldo Lucero
Ramirez
Ruben Duarte
Roskruge Blue Beetles
Mansfeld Blue Beetles
Ramon Arechederra
Joe Bernal
Joe Villegas
Bernal
Mansfeld Firebugs
Catalina
Iroquois
Redskins
Firebugs
Herman Willie
Thunderbird
Safford Thunderbirds
Manny Bermudez
Mansfeld Yellowjackets
Bermudez
Raul Rodriguez
Harlo Nasywetewa
Henry Rincon
Duke Dunaway
Mansfeld Pirates
Mansfeld Hawks
Dunbar Whippets
Safford Daredevils
Art Huff
Leland Brown
Milton Taylor
Weldon Chappel
Taylor
New York City College of New York Football Freshmen
Nineteen of the City College of New York football squad are newcomers. Sixteen of the 35 players did not play high school football, with several New York City high schools not fielding teams. The roster hails from five boroughs including 19 from the Bronx, seven from Brooklyn, four from Manhattan, and five from Queens.
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New York
City College of New York
New York City
City
Borough
Bronx
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Queens
Elks meet 20-30 club in AA city softball title clash
Tonight at Santa Rita park the Elks face the 20-30 club at 7 p.m. in the class AA city softball championship. Greenwald Druggists play VFW 549 at 8:30 p.m. at the same park. At Tucson Sports Center on West Congress street three professional wrestling bouts begin at 8:30 p.m.
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Elks
Santa Rita Park
Greenwald Druggists
VFW
Tucson
West Congress Street
Amphi Plans Defense as Cardinal Pass Threat Looms
Amphi Panthers prepare to defend against Glendale as quarterback Jay Phillips leads a potent passing attack. After a 35-0 loss to North Phoenix, coach Mark McCain stresses improved pass defense and a strong finish with seven games remaining.
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Glendale
Cardinals
Panthers
Mark McCain
Phoenix Union
McCain
Redbirds
Old Pueblo
Ths Stadium
Jay Phillips
Amphi
Howard Beazley
North Phoenix
Nats Seek New Manager for 1950 Season
Washington Senators owner Clark Griffith announced the club released manager Joe Kuhel after a 47 game behind the Yankees finish in 1949. Griffith indicated plans to consider candidates with several men in mind but had not spoken to anyone yet. Kuhel, a 17 year big league veteran, led the club since 1948 after joining the Senators in 1930.
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Washington
Washington Senators
Clark Griffith
Joe Kuhel
Griffith
Senators
Yankees
Kuhel
Joe
Kansas City
Chicago White Sox
Shelvadors Lead B Loop With 7 6 Win at Oury Park
The Crosley Shelvadors edged the Junior Elks 7-6 as Louis Duran pitched a four hitter. Tom Burns limited the Shelvadors to five. Blewmaneers beat Shamrock Dairy 6-3 behind Mike Morales. Frank Cajas and Dave Villasenor homered. Carl Abeline homered for the losers. Sino-American Juniors topped Vets Hospital 9-0. Tonight features Rail way Carmen vs Telephone Numbers at 6:30, Tucson Glass vs Oury Flashes at 8, and Ericson Grocers vs Jaycees at 9:30.
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Elks
Oury Park
Louis Duran
Tom Burns
Shelvadors
Blewmaneers
Shamrock Dairy
Mike Morales
Frank Cajas
Dave Villasenor
Carl Abeline
Vets Hospital
Railway Carmen
Tucson Glass
Oury
Ericson Grocers
Jaycees
Leahy Criticizes Officials After Movie Viewing Before Notre Dame Game
Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy vented anger after game officials watched a pregame film of last year’s Irish Huskies game in Seattle. Officials then called 135 yards in penalties on Notre Dame as Washington coach Howie Odell’s squad faced the Irish. Leahy said the four officials will not officiate another Notre Dame game, while Washington and Notre Dame prepared for their clash.
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South Bend
Ind
Frank Leahy
Notre Dame
Washington
Seattle Caturaay
University of Washington
Seattle
Huskies
Leahy
W. H. Frazier
Thomas D. Wilson
William Cogbus
Elwood Starbuck
Howie Odell
Frazier
Ex Football Star Pete Peterson Faces Illinois Bad Boy Hayes
Former Wisconsin football star Pete Swede Peterson clashes with Illinois bad boy Ches ter Hayes in the feature bout at Tucson Sports Center tonight. A semimain and a preliminary match complete the card with the opening bell at 8 30 p m.
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Pete
Peterson
Wisconsin
Chester Hayes
Illinois
Bad Boy
Tucson Sports Center
Badgers Plan 2 Scrimmages
The Tucson Badgers held light drills and a short scrimmage as prep for two upcoming scrimmages. Coach Jason Greer notes the win over Bisbee boosts confidence despite a tough game ahead at North Phoenix Friday night. Injuries sidelined A. V. Humphrys and Lou Raizk. Roy Drachman fractured a thumb.
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Tucson Badgers
Jason Greer
Tucson
Bisbee
North Phoenix
Amphi
Badgers
Pumas
Mesa
Glendale
A. V. Humphrys
Lou Raizk
Roy Drachman
Fraternity Swimmers Lead Red-Blue Fall Meet
Phi Gamma Delta scored 10 points on the first day of fall swimming finals at the University of Arizona intramural meet as Phi Gamma Delta led Delta Chi nine to one. Phi Kappa Psi tallied five points with SAE Sigma Chi and Kappa Sigma tied at three.
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Phi Gamma Delta
University of Arizona
Delta Chi
Phi Kappa Psi
SAE
Sigma Chi
Kappa Sigma
Bill Dinkmeyer
John Fox
Phi Gams
Jim Simley
John Martling
Bill Wolfe
Dick Baker
Rick Jennings
Howard Seaman
Stu Reagan
Phil Monier
Oer Chi
Tom Menning
Wildcats prep for Hardin-Simmons after Tempe clash
Wildcat assistant Carl Mulleneaux says Tempe Devils have improved and Hardin-Simmons is 10 percent better than last year. He notes HSU beat Tempe 34-13 but emphasizes a closer contest. Arizona’s Bob Winslow reports players are ready for practice and refines passing and defense ahead of the Border Conference showdown.
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Carl Mulleneaux
University of Arizona
Hardin-Simmons University
Arizona State
Tempe
Wildcats
HSU
Hardin-Simmons
Mulleneaux
Sun Devils
Arizona
Utah
Bob Winslow
Utes
Rugged School Games Carded By United Press
In Arizona prep football the class A and B races see Phoenix area teams favored with North Phoenix and Tempe among top contenders. Knighted St. Mary's faces Mesa, Yuma loses to rugged Knights 33 to 12, Mesa defeats Bowie 33 to 7, and a full slate of class A and B showdowns includes Glendale versus Amphitheater and Tempe at Miami.
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Phoenix
North Phoenix
Mesa
Tempe
Chandler
Safford
Winslow
Tucson
St. Mary's
Knights
Rugged Mesa
Yuma
Rugged Knights
Bowie
el Paso
Glendale
Phoenix Union
San Diego
Phoenix Tech
Nogales
Holtville
Flagstaff
Prescott
Cathedral of el Paso
LA Pays $30,000 For New Pitcher
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4. Southpaw pitcher Fred Baczewski has been purchased by the Los Angeles Angels for $30,000, the highest price in the club’s history, announced by club President Don Stewart. The 23 year old won seven and lost four for Shreveport in the Texas League this season and recorded four and one in post season play-offs.
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Oct
Fred Baczewski
Los Angeles Angels
Don Stewart
Shreveport
World Series opener on tap as Dodgers face Yankees
Don Newcombe or Preacher Roe likely start for Brooklyn against New York in the first of a best-of-seven series. Fireman Joe Page figures to appear for the Yankees, while DiMaggio and Berra play through illness and injury concerns.Tickets and TV radio coverage details accompany notes on team health and lineups.
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New York
Don Newcombe
Allie Reynolds
Burt Shotton
Brooks
Dodgers
Yankee Stadium
Casey Stengel
Yanks
Shander
Preacher Roe
Roe
Newcombe
Joe Page
Reynolds
Boston Red Sox
Page
Tommy Byrne
Stengel
Tommy
Ed Lopat
Philadelphia A
Yankees
Joe DiMaggio
Yogi Berra
Tommy Henrich
Carl Furillo
Peewee Reese
Playoff Softball Opener Kicks Off Tonight at Santa Rita Park
Greenwald Druggists and the 20-30 club head to Santa Rita Park for the Class AA city tournament opener at 7 p.m. with single elimination. Class A games follow tomorrow at 7 p.m. with Hall Insulators versus Steinfeld Shamrocks and Play-Mor Arcade Raiders versus Baptist Warriors.
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Greenwald
Santa Rita Park
Hall
Steinfeld Shamrocks
Arcade Raiders
Baptist Warriors
Felix Carreon
Greenwalds
Ben Hare
Sammy Leno
Elks
Roy Laos
Haro
VFW
Joe Rowles
Boxing results from multiple cities show wins and stoppages
In Manchester Ronnie Clayton outpointed Manuel Ortiz in a nontitle bout. Dale Hall stopped Bill McClure in Los Angeles. Paddy De Marco outpointed Jackie Webern in Pawtucket. Guillermo Gimenez stopped Joey Carbido in Youngstown.
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United Press
Manchester
Eng
Ronnie Clayton
England
Manuel Ortiz
el Centro
Calif
Chicago
Dale Hall
Los Angeles
Bill McClure
Providence
Paddy de Marco
New York
Jackie Webern
Pawtucket
Holyoke
Mass
Guillermo Gimenez
Buenos Aires
Joey Carbido
Youngstown
Stars Padres In Play Off Finals
Hollywood faces San Diego in the Governor's Cup playoff finals opener following the Padres 18 to 2 demolition of Oakland to clinch the series. Allie Clark went 4 for 4 with a 2 run homer and 4 RBIs, Orestes Minoso 5 for 6 with 3 RBIs, Harvey Storey 4 RBIs on three hits, and Charlie Gassaway charged with the early runs as Hollywood eliminated Sacramento in the preceding semifinal.
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Associated Press
Hollywood
San Diego
Padres
Oakland
Charlie Gassaway
Acorn
Allie Clark
Orestes Minoso
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Tempe Devils
BY Jack Hand
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Berra
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Billy Johnson
Cliff Mapes
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