1949 World Series Recap: Yankees Triumph Over Dodgers in Vintage Article
The page from the 1950 "Who's Who in the Major Leagues" details the 1949 World Series, featuring the New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Dodgers. The series began on October 5, 1949, with the Yankees winning the first game 1-0, thanks to a strong performance from pitchers Allie Reynolds and Johnny Sain. In the second game, the Yankees triumphed again, with a score of 2-0, as Preacher Roe and Vic Raschi squared off in a notable pitching duel. Game three on October 7 saw the Dodgers fall to the Yankees 10-8, with Ralph Branca as the starting pitcher. The fourth game, marked by exhaustion, was a narrow win for the Dodgers, who claimed a 7-4 victory on October 8. The series concluded on October 9, with the Yankees securing the championship, winning the final game 4-3. Notable players included Bobby Brown, Roy Campanella, and numerous other baseball figures of the time.