1946 World Series: Rudy York Scores as Bobby Doerr and Garagiola Watch
The page from the 1947 Sporting News Baseball Ball Guide details an excerpt from a game involving the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals, most likely from the World Series context given the mention of players like Rudy York and Bobby Doerr. In the seventh inning, the Cardinals, represented by players such as Pollet and H. Wagner, failed to score, with notable defensive plays from the Red Sox. The inning featured no hits and errors for St. Louis. The eighth inning saw the Red Sox's Pesky and DiMaggio contribute offensively, with DiMaggio’s efforts highlighted by a single. The game reflects a tense back-and-forth, with scoring opportunities from both teams but limited successful results. The known players, including York and Garagiola, indicate high stakes typical of the era.