Skeeter Webb Safe at Third in World Series Play, Umpire Observes Action
The content of the 1946 Official Baseball sports publication article discusses key moments from a World Series game featuring the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago Cubs. It highlights several plays and player actions throughout the innings. In the third inning, Jim (Skeeter) Webb, the Tigers' shortstop, slides safely into third base after a throw from Stan Hack, the Cubs’ third baseman. The play occurs in front of umpire Jocko Conlan. Following this, the article details specific actions: in the fourth inning, Tigers' Cullenbine and York both contribute to the action but are retired, while Cubs' Johnson is struck out. In the fifth inning, various player movements are recorded, including a double play and successive outs.