Double Action in World Series-Mort Cooper, Cards’ pitcher, hits into double play, Vern Stephens, Browns’ shortstop to George McQuinn, first baseman, which retires the Cards in second inning of fifth World Series game at St. Louis yesterday. Emil Verban, Cardinal second baseman, was forced and Stephens’ throw got Cooper. George Kurowski, Cards’ third baseman, was on second when play started. The ball’s path is marked by solid line, and Stephens’ throw by broken line. Winning the game 2 to 0, the Cards took a 3-2 lead in the series.
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Double Action in World Series-Mort Cooper, Cards’ pitcher, hits into double play, Vern Stephens, Browns’ shortstop to George McQuinn, first baseman, which retires the Cards in second inning of fifth World Series game at St. Louis yesterday. Emil Verban, Cardinal second baseman, was forced and Stephens’ throw got Cooper. George Kurowski, Cards’ third baseman, was on second when play started. The ball’s path is marked by solid line, and Stephens’ throw by broken line. Winning the game 2 to 0, the Cards took a 3-2 lead in the series.

Associated Press · [ca. October 1944]

CC0 — Public Domain
Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Baseball... Parks... St. Louis... (N) Sportsmans Park

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