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Sox Favored Over Dodgers in Game 6 of Series

Posted on October 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 8, 1959: The Dodgers lead the page in the final edition, with the death of Mario Lanza and President Eisenhower taking action in a weeklong strike at ports on the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico.

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Black Sox Win Game 6 of World Series

Posted on October 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 8, 1919: The Black Sox win the sixth game of the World Series. July 19, 1921: The prosecution begins its case in the 1919 Black Sox World Series. The prosecution says Eddie Cicotte met former White Sox pitcher Bill … Continue reading →

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Orioles Shut Out Angels in Playoffs

Posted on October 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 7, 1979: Pope John Paul II tours the U.S. So much for the playoffs. The Angels' first taste of postseason ended bitterly thanks to Scott McGregor, who pitched a shutout and sent the Orioles into the World Series. Baltimore … Continue reading →

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Sox Beat Dodgers, 1-0

Posted on October 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 7, 1959: Hold off on that victory parade. The White Sox extended the World Series to at least Game 6 by edging the Dodgers, 1-0, before yet another record crowd in the Coliseum. Sandy Koufax gave up the game’s … Continue reading →

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Cincinnati Beats Black Sox in Game 5

Posted on October 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 7, 1919: Edmund Waller “Ted” Gale on Game 5 of the Black Sox World Series. Oct. 7, 1919: Cincinnati beats the Black Sox 5-0. "Chicago's interest in its White Sox of 1919 practically ended today when they went down … Continue reading →

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Koufax vs. Shaw

Posted on October 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 6, 1959: Sports editor Sid Ziff says the Dodgers outclass the Chisox.

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Angels Beat Orioles, 4-3

Posted on October 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 6, 1979: Hey, Keith! Sister Sledge! Another first for the Angels. They won their first playoff game in franchise history, a 4-3 ninth-inning nail biter at Anaheim Stadium. The big play was made by Baltimore's Al Bumbry. He dropped … Continue reading →

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Sox Face Sudden Death Against Dodgers

Posted on October 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 6, 1959. Two Rembrandts, a Rubens and a Renoir are among stolen paintings recovered by Canadian authorities. The Dodgers were one win away from a World Championship, their 5-4 victory over the White Sox in front of another record … Continue reading →

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Black Sox Game Rained Out

Posted on October 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 6, 1919: Rain in Chicago stops the fifth game of the Black Sox World Series. Los Angeles baseball fans set an attendance record of 21,000 for a double-header between the Angels and the Tigers. I believe this was the … Continue reading →

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Dodgers Lead Sox

Posted on October 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 5, 1959: The Dodgers are leading the Chicago White Sox at press time.

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Angels Lose to Orioles, 9-8

Posted on October 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Angels limped back to Orange County down 2-0 in the American League playoffs after a 9-8 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. The Angels came back from a 9-1 deficit and had the bases loaded, but Brian Downing hit a … Continue reading →

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Dodgers Pull Ahead of White Sox

Posted on October 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Dodgers pulled ahead in the 1959 World Series with a 3-1 victory over the White Sox played in front of a record 92,294. Carl Furillo's pinch-hit single in the seventh inning made the difference, with Larry Sherry again registering … Continue reading →

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Black Sox Lose Game 4

Posted on October 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 5, 1919: Edmund Waller “Ted” Gale on Game 4 of the World Series. The Black Sox lose Game 4 of the World Series, 2-0. Sept. 30, 1920: The grand jury investigation of the Black Sox prompts an inquiry in … Continue reading →

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Orioles Beat Angels in First Playoff Game

Posted on October 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Angels played the first postseason game in their history, so why stop after nine innings? John Lowenstein hit a three-run pinch-hit home run to give the Baltimore Orioles Game 1 of the American League playoffs, 6-3. Lowenstein's opposite field … Continue reading →

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Black Sox Win Game 3

Posted on October 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 4, 1919: Cartoonist Edmund Waller “Ted” Gale on Game 3. Sept. 29, 1920: "It ain't true, is it, Joe?" "Yes, kid,  I'm afraid it is." The boys opened a path for the ballplayer and stood in silence until he … Continue reading →

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Dodgers Return to L.A.

Posted on October 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 3, 1959: A big, enthusiastic crowd at the airport welcomes the Dodgers.

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L.A. Welcomes Dodgers

Posted on October 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 3, 1959: The Dodgers return to Los Angeles for Game 3. "I've lived for this day," says Dickie Kerr, who pitched two winning games for the White Sox in the 1919 Black Sox World Series. "If they can win … Continue reading →

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Black Sox Lose Game 2 of the World Series

Posted on October 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 3, 1919: The Black Sox lose Game 2 of the World Series. Almost criminal wild pitching by Lefty Williams and highway robbery that was ultra-sensational by the Reds beat Chicago's White Sox today in the second game of the … Continue reading →

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Dodgers Win Game 2, 4-3

Posted on October 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 2, 1959: The Dodgers win Game 2, tying the series.

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Dodgers Lose Game 1

Posted on October 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 2, 1959: A carnival mood prevailed throughout the night and early morning as the ticket line — which stretched around the Coliseum — waited patiently for the windows to open. But the holiday spirit changed to dismay and then … Continue reading →

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