First Modern World Series Ends With Boston Victory
In 1903 the Boston Americans beat the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first modern World Series. The series used a best of nine format with Boston winning five games to three.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1963
Page
8
In 1903 the Boston Americans beat the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first modern World Series. The series used a best of nine format with Boston winning five games to three.
The Demons prepare for a Friday home game at Case Field against Davis County marking Dad's Night. Coach Harold Stevens and Jim Rossen praise Wednesday's scrimmage as the best of the season as Denny Black is out. Probable starters include Latta, Kauffman, Mulcahy, Horak, Marsh, Britain, Haifley or Everett, Dougall, Lowe, Letts, Ballard, McClure, Vosika, Beranek, Brown, McGraw, and Davis. Davis County aims to rebound behind Shumaker Lyons Fox, Spurgeon, Porter, Wilson.
Washington's ninth grade football team visits Mid-Prairie for a 7 p.m. game at Case Field. Coach Wally Horn's Demon frosh are unbeaten this season and aim to close the campaign with another victory.
Arnold Palmer, healthy yet tired, pursues the Canada Cup individual championship as 66 golfers from 33 nations begin the 11th annual IGA championship. Paired with Jack Nicklaus for the United States, Palmer seeks the one major title missing from his collection alongside the PGA.
Hy Vee six, Fareway fifteen, Reis fifteen, Payne TV four, Freshwaters thirteen, Zieglowsky twelve, Wilson one. Team series led by Freshwaters 2533 and Wilson 2499. team game Freshwaters 890. Individual top series Cloyce Zieglowsky 600 and G J Bollman 5883 with game bests Zieglowsky 244 and Bollman 222.
Yogi Berra will be officially designated as the Yankees new manager at a noon press conference. The 38 year old former player rose from ridicule to leadership with a planned $50,000 annual salary. He will outline plans to revive the team after four straight post season losses to the Dodgers and reveal he rejected other managerial offers.
Scores list for a women’s bowling event shows Team series River Products 2336 and Marges 2274, team game River Products 831 and VFW 828, with top individuals Pansy McGill 545 and Maxine Steele 517. Sign averages led by Pansy McGill 164 and Faye Henry 161 among others.
Moothart led with a three game series of 2582 for team I H Sales while Moose 2596 and Home Town 2435 posted top scores. Burlingame claimed high games and series with 224 and 607 as Moothart 943 led team Moothart in the event.
New York UPI reports pole planters with brackets and light fixtures offer space saving decor ideas. Metal and hardwood finish options allow vertical floor to ceiling arrangements in clay pots to fit limited spaces.
Wednesday results show KC with 2160 plus 192, Mobil 2306, Geb 2850, Farm Service 2015 plus 93, Farm Bureau 2371 plus 18, Northrup King 2110, Sellers 2479, Sportshop 2162 plus 72. Team series: Farm Bureau 2371 and Sellers 2479 with game high 94 for Sellers. Individual leaders include John Hough 585 series and 257 game, Leonard Llewellyn 546. Bob Lutes posted 220 game.
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