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1952 World Series: Boston Red Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals

Results

Game 1, October 1st, 1952, Sportsman's Park
Cardinals Surge Past Red Sox to Take 1-0 Series Lead
The St. Louis Cardinals started the World Series in dramatic fashion, stealing Game 1 from the Boston Red Sox in a walk-off. St. Louis won, 4-1, behind a good day from starter Karl Drews. The right-hander threw 9.0 innings of 4-hit ball in the win, which gave the Cardinals a 1-0 lead to start the best-of-7 series.
The climactic moment came in the bottom of the ninth for St. Louis. That's when eight-time All-Star Vern Stephens hit a 3-run home run off Harvey Haddix to win the game. The home crowd erupted in celebration.
"We're one game closer to our goal," St. Louis manager Bill Posedel said later. "It isn't any more complicated than that."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Sportsman's Park in St. Louis.
Cardinals lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 2nd, 1952, Sportsman's Park
St. Louis Tops Boston Again, 7-1
The St. Louis Cardinals got a strong performance from pitcher Larry Jansen, who stymied the visiting Boston Red Sox en route to a win, 7-1, in Game 2 of the World Series. The Red Sox could never get a bead on the right-handed Jansen, who threw 9.0 innings of 6-hit ball. The Cardinals now hold a 2-0 in the best-of-7 series.
The Red Sox had trouble solving Jansen, who surrendered 1 run on 6 hits over 9 innings.
"We're not going to sweep 'em," Jansen said in response to a question after the game. "Boston is too good not to take a game somewhere."
The next game is set to be played on October 4th, 1952 at Fenway Park in Boston.
Cardinals lead series 2-0

Game 3, October 4th, 1952, Fenway Park
CF Mantle Lights Up Red Sox for 6 RBIs as Cardinals Extend Lead
Riding the 4-hit performance of center fielder Mickey Mantle, the St. Louis Cardinals got a road win against the Boston Red Sox, 12-7, in Game 3 of the World Series. Mantle went 4-5 with a home run, a double, and 2 singles, while scoring 4 times and driving in 6 for the Cardinals, who now lead the best-of-7 series, 3 games to 0.
Mantle got the Cardinals off to a quick start. In the top of the first, with the bases loaded, he hit a 2-run single.
"Hitting is contagious. And when you have a lineup that's going to throw out competitive at-bats one through nine, it makes you want to join in," said Mantle.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Fenway Park in Boston.
Cardinals lead series 3-0

Game 4, October 4th, 1952, Fenway Park
Cardinals Hammered by Rosen, Drop Game 4 to Red Sox
On the verge of being swept and facing a red-hot St. Louis Cardinals team, the Boston Red Sox had a tough assignment. Al Rosen delivered.
The Red Sox third baseman was unstoppable for the visitors, as he slugged 3 home runs. He drove in 5 runs and scored three times in guiding his club to its first victory of the series, 11-8. Rosen, 28, earned accolades for his efforts. The win means Boston now trails 3-1 in the best-of-7 series.
Making an impact for Boston was left-fielder Ted Williams. The Kid drilled a 2-run double off Walt Masterson in the bottom of the third. For the game, Williams was 2 for 4 with a double. He drove in 3 runs and scored once.
"It's on me," said Cardinals manager Bill Posedel. "The guys I sent out there today were the wrong ones for the situation. I'll be sure to send the right ones out next time."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Fenway Park in Boston.
Cardinals lead series 3-1

Game 5, October 6th, 1952, Fenway Park
Jethroe, Red Sox Wallop Cardinals in Game 5 of WS
Already down in the World Series, the Boston Red Sox put on their best show, beating the St. Louis Cardinals by a final score of 12-0. Sam Jethroe was special. He was 3-5 with a home run and a double. He scored 2 times and drove in 4. Boston now trails St. Louis 3-2 in the best-of-7 affair.
Jethroe had a key at-bat in the bottom of the fourth to put Boston in front, 12-0. With the bases loaded, he hit a grand slam home run off St. Louis pitcher Bill Wight.
"Things broke our way today and that's great," Red Sox manager Manuel Cueto said. "It's important, though, to stay focused and not pat yourself on the back too much. We aren't done yet."
The next game is set to be played on October 8th, 1952 at Sportsman's Park in St. Louis.
Cardinals lead series 3-2

Game 6, October 8th, 1952, Sportsman's Park
Boston Win Evens Series at 3
The Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals will take the World Series to a decisive 7th game. In a must-win situation, the Red Sox beat the Cardinals, 5-2, at Sportsmans Park to force the series into what will essentially be a one-game playoff. Boston right-hander Mike Garcia had a big role in the win. He threw 9.0 innings of 6-hit ball.
Garcia pitched a complete game for Boston. The right-hander was charged with 2 runs on 6 hits. He struck out 5 during his 125-pitch performance.
"It was a good day, but I'm not letting my guard down," Garcia said. "I'll let my guard down as soon as someone puts a big, fat championship ring on my finger."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Sportsman's Park in St. Louis.
Series tied 3-3

Game 7, October 9th, 1952, Sportsman's Park
St. Louis Wins it All
It was a hard-fought battle for both teams to make it this far. But, as the saying goes, "to the victors go the spoils." For the victorious St. Louis Cardinals, that meant the Major League Baseball World Series trophy.
The Cardinals took a 16-9 victory over the Boston Red Sox at Sportsman's Park, winning their 3rd championship after taking the series 4-3.
"We've got grit," said Cardinals center-fielder Mickey Mantle, who was named MVP of the series. "We know how to win when we have to."
The new titleholders completed the regular season with a first-place finish in the NL and a 90-64 record.
Cardinals win series 4-3

World Series MVP: CF Mickey Mantle (St. Louis Cardinals)

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Accomplishments
3+home runs: Al Rosen, 3 home runs and 5 RBIs
6+hits: Sam Mele, 6 hits in 8 at-bats, 1 home run, and 4 RBIs
Cycles: Gus Bell--5 hits in 5 at-bats, 1 home run, and 4 RBIs
Steve Souchock--4 hits in 5 at-bats, 1 home run, and 2 RBIs
20+win seasons: Billy Pierce (24-10), Karl Drews (20-12)
Hitting streaks: Nellie Fox (24 games), Minnie Minoso (20 games)
Milestones
1,000 RBIs: Phil Cavarretta
1,000 runs scored: Enos Slaughter
2,000 hits: Stan Musial

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Here are the player and team hitting and pitching leaders for the 1952 season:

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• SP Bob Rush of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Gold Glove Award at P.
• C Wes Westrum of the Washington Senators wins the AL Gold Glove Award at C.
• 1B Gil Hodges of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Gold Glove Award at 1B.
• 2B Jackie Robinson of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Gold Glove Award at 2B.
• 3B Eddie Mathews of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Gold Glove Award at 3B.
• SSP Phil Rizzuto of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Gold Glove Award at SSP.
• LF Bob Kennedy of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Gold Glove Award at LF.
• CF Willie Mays of the Detroit Tigers wins the AL Gold Glove Award at CF.
• RF Hank Bauer of the New York Yankees wins the AL Gold Glove Award at RF.
• SP Jim Wilson of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Gold Glove Award at P.
• C Roy Campanella of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Gold Glove Award at C.
• 1B Earl Torgeson of the Boston Braves wins the NL Gold Glove Award at 1B.
• 2B Bobby Avila of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Gold Glove Award at 2B.
• 3B Hank Majeski of the Boston Braves wins the NL Gold Glove Award at 3B.
• SSP Johnny Logan of the Boston Braves wins the NL Gold Glove Award at SSP.
• LF Monte Irvin of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Gold Glove Award at LF.
• CF Richie Ashburn of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Gold Glove Award at CF.
• RF Enos Slaughter of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Gold Glove Award at RF.
• SP Harvey Haddix of the Boston Red Sox wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at P.
• C Stan Lopata of the New York Yankees wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at C.
• 1B Gil Hodges of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at 1B.
• 2B Jackie Robinson of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at 2B.
• 1B Al Rosen of the Boston Red Sox wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at 3B.
• SSP Eddie Joost of the New York Yankees wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at SSP.
• LF Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at LF.
• CF Duke Snider of the New York Yankees wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at CF.
• LF Del Ennis of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at RF.
• SP Harry Brecheen of the Boston Braves wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at P.
• C Roy Campanella of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at C.
• LF Stan Musial of the Brooklyn Dodgers wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at 1B.
• 2B Bobby Avila of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at 2B.
• CF Bobby Thomson of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at 3B.
• SSP Johnny Logan of the Boston Braves wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at SSP.
• LF Monte Irvin of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at LF.
• CF Mickey Mantle of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at CF.
• RF Gus Bell of the New York Giants wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at RF.
• RP Dave Koslo of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Reliever of the Year Award—8-5 record, 14 saves, and a 1.91 ERA.
• RP Willard Schmidt of the Boston Braves wins the NL Reliever of the Year Award—5-3 record, 20 saves, and a 1.94 ERA.
• 3B Eddie Mathews of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Rookie of the Year Award—28 home runs, 89 RBIs, and 95 runs scored.
• RP Willard Schmidt of the Boston Braves wins the NL Rookie of the Year Award—5-3 record, 20 saves, and a 1.94 ERA..
• SP Billy Pierce of the New York Yankees wins the AL Cy Young Award—24-10 record, 2.44 ERA, and 178 strikeouts.
• SP Warren Spahn of the Chicago Cubs wins the NL Cy Young Award—18-14 record, 2.53 ERA, and 160 strikeouts.
• LF Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox wins the AL Babe Ruth Award—27 home runs, 110 RBIs, and 97 runs scored.
• CF Mickey Mantle of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Babe Ruth Award—22 home runs, 103 RBIs, and 98 runs scored.
• Manuel Cueto of the Boston Red Sox wins the AL Manager of the Year Award.
• Bill Posedel of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Manager of the Year Award.

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• Cleveland Guardians SSP Luke Appling retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers SP Van Mungo retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Buddy Lewis retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Browns LF Jeff Heath retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers 3B Ken Keltner retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox 3B Nick Polly retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers SP Johnny Rigney retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers 1B Gene Hasson retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox SP Red Barrett retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Braves 2B Jimmy Bloodworth retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators 3B Jim Tabor retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators 2B Dario Lodigiani retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies RF Roy Cullenbine retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Browns SSP Johnny Gerlach retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox SSP Sig Gryska retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants 3B Don Ross retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies C Stan Andrews retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers 2B Eddie Lake retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants SP Marv Breuer retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants 2B Joe Gantenbein retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers 2B Johnny Berardino retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers SP Joe Haynes retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds RF Danny Litwhiler retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals SSP Jimmy Pofahl retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants LF Harry Walker retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees CF Johnny Rucker retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals SP Mickey Harris retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Athletics RP Johnny Hutchings retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants DH Ace Williams retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants LF Ed Levy retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox 1B Tony Lupien retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies 1B Jack Sanford retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates 1B Paul Campbell retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox SSP Danny Murtaugh retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Browns LF Ned Harris retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs RP Rankin Johnson retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies RP Charley Stanceu retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators 2B Lou Stringer retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals SP Rube Melton retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds RP Russ Christopher retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Leo Wells retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs DH Phil McCullough retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox 2B Ellis Clary retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees SSP Huck Geary retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators CF Thurman Tucker retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies RP Paul Calvert retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox 1B Ray Sanders retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers SP Ray Scarborough retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies 1B Heinz Becker retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants SSP Charlie Brewster retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers SP Charlie Bowles retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Athletics SP Butch Wensloff retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox SP Milo Candini retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants RP Joe Orrell retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators RF Hal Peck retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians C Ken Sears retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals 2B Moon Mullen retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals RP Tommy Warren retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees RF Augie Bergamo retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers RP Ted Wilks retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers SP Jim Konstanty retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds 2B Frank Drews retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs 3B Len Schulte retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs RP Earl Henry retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Browns 2B Red Borom retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Browns 3B Norm Wallen retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers RP Adrian Zabala retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Athletics RP Jorge Comellas retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Athletics SSP Glenn Crawford retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Browns RP George Dockins retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates RP Jack Creel retired from professional baseball.
• New York Giants C Mike Ulicny retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox SP Al Gettel retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Braves 3B Ty LaForest retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates LF Anse Moore retired from professional baseball.
• Brooklyn Dodgers DH Clayton Lambert retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs RF Jack Graham retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RP Chet Johnson retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates RP Glen Moulder retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox DH Al Papai retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox DH Charlie Cuellar retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Browns C Quincy Trouppe retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs 3B Sid Gordon retired from professional baseball.
• The Detroit Tigers retired #16 in honor of Van Mungo.
• Chicago White Sox general manager Joe Ortiz retires.
• Chicago Cubs general manager Ray Mowe retires.
• Cleveland Guardians general manager Jack Dalton retires.
• The Washington Senators fired general manager Joe Lease.
• The Pittsburgh Pirates fired general manager Fred Johnston.
• The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Gale Staley.
• The Cleveland Guardians signed general manager Steve Carmichael to a 4-year, $18,100 per year contract.
• The Philadelphia Phillies signed manager Otis Lambeth to a 4-year, $17,150 per year contract.
• The Pittsburgh Pirates signed general manager Moxie Meixell to a 4-year, $28,000 per year contract.
• The Chicago Cubs signed general manager Jacob Spears to a 3-year, $12,550 per year contract.
• The Washington Senators signed general manager Ron Lehmann to a 5-year, $26,000 per year contract.
• The Chicago White Sox signed general manager Aaron Isserlein to a 3-year, $12,400 per year contract.
• Milwaukee Braves owner Ryan Rowden has died (after moving the team from Boston) and his son Caleb will be the new owner of the Braves.

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Here are the results of the 1952 Rookie Draft:
Round 1
Pick 1 - Washington Senators: RF Al Kaline, age 17
Pick 2 - New York Yankees: SSP Ernie Banks, age 21
Pick 3 - St. Louis Cardinals: SP Johnny Podres, age 20
Pick 4 - Brooklyn Dodgers: LF Al Smith, age 24
Pick 5 - Boston Red Sox: C Ed Bailey, age 21
Pick 6 - Cincinnati Reds: SP Don Larsen, age 23
Pick 7 - Milwaukee Braves: 2B Jim Gilliam, age 24
Pick 8 - Philadelphia Phillies: CF Lee Walls, age 19 out of college (University of California at Los Angeles; Los Angeles, California)
Pick 9 - New York Giants: SP Connie Johnson, age 29
Pick 10 - Cleveland Guardians: SP Frank Sullivan, age 22
Pick 11 - Chicago White Sox: SP Al Worthington, age 23
Pick 12 - Chicago Cubs: SP Dean Stone, age 22
Pick 13 - Detroit Tigers: SP Bob Buhl, age 24
Pick 14 - Pittsburgh Pirates: CF Bill Bruton, age 27
Pick 15 - St. Louis Browns: CF Rip Repulski, age 24
Pick 16 - Philadelphia Athletics: 2B Gene Baker, age 27
Round 2
Pick 1 - Washington Senators: CF Bobby Del Greco, age 19 out of college (University of Connecticut; Storrs, Connecticut)
Pick 2 - New York Yankees: RP Roy Face, age 24
Pick 3 - St. Louis Cardinals: 1B Gus Triandos, age 22
Pick 4 - Brooklyn Dodgers: RP Joey Jay, age 17
Pick 5 - Boston Red Sox: SP Ruben Gomez, age 25
Pick 6 - Cincinnati Reds: SP Don Liddle, age 27
Pick 7 - Milwaukee Braves: 3B Ray Jablonski, age 25
Pick 8 - Philadelphia Phillies: SSP Dick Schofield, age 17
Pick 9 - New York Giants: C Jack Shepard, age 20
Pick 10 - Cleveland Guardians: SP Fred Baczewski, age 26
Pick 11 - Chicago White Sox: 1B Paul Smith, age 21
Pick 12 - Chicago Cubs: SP Dick Tomanek, age 21
Pick 13 - Detroit Tigers: SP Bob Keegan, age 32
Pick 14 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Jerry Lane, age 26
Pick 15 - St. Louis Browns: SP Don Elston, age 23
Pick 16 - Philadelphia Athletics: RF Bill Renna, age 28
Round 3
Pick 1 - Washington Senators: 2B Reno Bertoia, age 17
Pick 2 - New York Yankees: C Hank Foiles, age 23
Pick 3 - St. Louis Cardinals: 1B Art Schult, age 24
Pick 4 - Brooklyn Dodgers: RF Stan Palys, age 22
Pick 5 - Boston Red Sox: SP John Romonosky, age 23
Pick 6 - Cincinnati Reds: SSP Billy Consolo, age 18
Pick 7 - Milwaukee Braves: LF Jim Pendleton, age 28
Pick 8 - Philadelphia Phillies: CF Carlos Bernier, age 25
Pick 9 - New York Giants: LF Harry Elliott, age 28
Pick 10 - Cleveland Guardians: RP Ron Kline, age 20 out of college (Florida State University; Tallahassee, Florida)
Pick 11 - Chicago White Sox: 2B Johnny O'Brien, age 21
Pick 12 - Chicago Cubs: CF Tom Umphlett, age 22
Pick 13 - Detroit Tigers: RP Jim Willis, age 25
Pick 14 - Pittsburgh Pirates: 3B George Freese, age 26
Pick 15 - St. Louis Browns: RP Paul Foytack, age 21
Pick 16 - Philadelphia Athletics: 1B Frank Kellert, age 28
Round 4
Pick 1 - Washington Senators: RP Dave Hoskins, age 35
Pick 2 - New York Yankees: 2B Mel Roach, age 19
Pick 3 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP Hal Erickson, age 33
Pick 4 - Brooklyn Dodgers: CF Bob Talbot, age 25
Pick 5 - Boston Red Sox: C Bob Oldis, age 24
Pick 6 - Cincinnati Reds: CF Jim Pisoni, age 23
Pick 7 - Milwaukee Braves: RP Sonny Dixon, age 28
Pick 8 - Philadelphia Phillies: 2B Harry Hanebrink, age 25
Pick 9 - New York Giants: SSP Yo-Yo Davalillo, age 21
Pick 10 - Cleveland Guardians: C Dick Rand, age 21
Pick 11 - Chicago White Sox: SSP Ted Kazanski, age 18
Pick 12 - Chicago Cubs: RP Bob Miller, age 17
Pick 13 - Detroit Tigers: RP Bob Milliken, age 26
Pick 14 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SSP Eddie O'Brien, age 21
Pick 15 - St. Louis Browns: RP Dave Jolly, age 28
Pick 16 - Philadelphia Athletics: SSP Billy Hunter, age 24
Round 5
Pick 1 - Washington Senators: RP Bobo Holloman, age 29
Pick 2 - New York Yankees: CF Felipe Montemayor, age 24
Pick 3 - St. Louis Cardinals: 2B Tony Roig, age 24
Pick 4 - Brooklyn Dodgers: RP Tom Qualters, age 17
Pick 5 - Boston Red Sox: RP Mike Blyzka, age 23
Pick 6 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Rinty Monahan, age 24
Pick 7 - Milwaukee Braves: CF Bob Marquis, age 27
Pick 8 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Jack Faszholz, age 25
Pick 9 - New York Giants: C Les Peden, age 29
Pick 10 - Cleveland Guardians: RP Bill Harrington, age 25
Pick 11 - Chicago White Sox: C Vic Janowicz, age 22
Pick 12 - Chicago Cubs: RP John Mackinson, age 29
Pick 13 - Detroit Tigers: SP Steve Kraly, age 23
Pick 14 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Thornton Kipper, age 24
Pick 15 - St. Louis Browns: SP Bob Trice, age 26
Pick 16 - Philadelphia Athletics: 2B Tommy Giordano, age 27
Round 6
Pick 1 - Washington Senators: RP Duke Simpson, age 25
Pick 2 - New York Yankees: RP Bill Moisan, age 27
Pick 3 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP Milt Jordan, age 25
Pick 4 - Brooklyn Dodgers: RF Grant Dunlap, age 28
Pick 5 - Boston Red Sox: SP Glenn Mickens, age 22
Pick 6 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Barney Martin, age 29
Pick 7 - Milwaukee Braves: LF Frank Carswell, age 33
Pick 8 - Philadelphia Phillies: 1B Dixie Upright, age 26
Pick 9 - New York Giants: LF Bill Antonello, age 25
Pick 10 - Cleveland Guardians: 1B Fred Marolewski, age 24
Pick 11 - Chicago White Sox: 1B Eddie Phillips, age 22
Pick 12 - Chicago Cubs: RF Bruce Barmes, age 23
Pick 13 - Detroit Tigers: 1B Dick Teed, age 26
Pick 14 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SSP Spider Wilhelm, age 23
Pick 15 - St. Louis Browns: LF Paul Schramka, age 24
Pick 16 - Philadelphia Athletics: 3B John Baumgartner, age 21
Round 7
Pick 1 - Washington Senators: SSP Frank Verdi, age 26
Pick 2 - New York Yankees: C Pete Naton, age 21
Pick 3 - St. Louis Cardinals: RF Joe Szekely, age 27
Pick 4 - Brooklyn Dodgers: C Dick Aylward, age 27
Pick 5 - Boston Red Sox: C Neal Watlington, age 29
Pick 6 - Cincinnati Reds: C Frank Baldwin, age 23
Pick 7 - Milwaukee Braves: C Nick Koback, age 17

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-The Boston Braves have moved to Milwaukee and are now the Milwaukee Braves.
-The Brooklyn Dodgers traded 27-year-old 3B Willie Jones to the New York Yankees, getting 23-year-old LF Dick Williams and 24-year-old 2B Billy Martin in return.
-The Detroit Tigers traded 34-year-old RP Rocky Stone to the Pittsburgh Pirates, getting 30-year-old 2B Grady Hatton in return.
-The Brooklyn Dodgers traded 31-year-old RF Andy Pafko to the Washington Senators, getting 24-year-old RP Joe Nuxhall in return.
-The Philadelphia Athletics traded 27-year-old 2B Bobby Hofman and 22-year-old RP Ray Herbert to the Brooklyn Dodgers, getting 33-year-old RP Earl Jones and 24-year-old SSP Chico Carrasquel in return.
-The New York Giants traded 23-year-old 2B Ted Lepcio and 23-year-old SSP Jerry Snyder to the St. Louis Browns, getting 31-year-old SP Julio Moreno and 24-year-old SSP Tommy Brown in return.
-The Brooklyn Dodgers traded 36-year-old RP Johnny Gee and 24-year-old 3B Daryl Spencer to the Pittsburgh Pirates, getting 32-year-old 3B Hector Rodriguez in return.
-The New York Giants traded 30-year-old 3B Bobby Adams to the Chicago Cubs, getting 32-year-old SP Bob Lemon in return.
-The Detroit Tigers traded 31-year-old SP Dutch McCall and 23-year-old SSP Billy Klaus to the Milwaukee Braves, getting 24-year-old RP Willard Schmidt in return.
-The Pittsburgh Pirates traded 27-year-old CF Irv Noren to the Chicago Cubs, getting 34-year-old RP Monk Dubiel and 24-year-old 2B Pete Runnels in return.
-The St. Louis Browns traded 30-year-old RP Johnny Hetki to the Chicago Cubs, getting 31-year-old CF Jim Rivera in return.
-The New York Giants traded 26-year-old SSP Bobby Morgan to the St. Louis Cardinals, getting 26-year-old 2B Billy Goodman and 24-year-old 1B Steve Bilko in return.
-The Detroit Tigers traded 31-year-old LF Dale Mitchell to the Milwaukee Braves, getting 26-year-old RF Mel Clark in return.
-The Detroit Tigers traded 33-year-old RP Hal White to the St. Louis Browns, getting 30-year-old LF Russ Sullivan in return.
-The Philadelphia Athletics traded 24-year-old SP Willard Nixon to the Cleveland Guardians, getting 30-year-old LF Don Lenhardt in return.
-RF Mel Ott and SP Lon Warneke are inducted into the 1953 class of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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RL Mel Ott statistics: 511 home runs, 1,860 RBIs, and 1,859 runs scored.
Mel Ott in this sim: 529 home runs, 2,146 RBIs, and 2,037 runs scored.

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Spring training results
AL: Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Browns, 12-6
NL: Milwaukee Braves, 13-5

1953 preseason predictions

American League
New York Yankees, 90-64
Chicago White Sox, 83-71
St. Louis Browns, 83-71
Boston Red Sox, 82-72
Cleveland Guardians, 80-74
Philadelphia Athletics, 79-75
Washington Senators, 72-82
Detroit Tigers, 49-105

National League
St. Louis Cardinals, 90-64
Pittsburgh Pirates, 88-66
New York Giants, 83-71
Chicago Cubs, 81-73
Milwaukee Braves, 79-75
Cincinnati Reds, 70-84
Brooklyn Dodgers, 66-88
Philadelphia Phillies, 63-91

OK, let's play ball!!!

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Awards
LF Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox wins the AL Batter of the Month Award.
CF Mickey Mantle of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Bobby Shantz of the New York Yankees wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Warren Spahn of the Chicago Cubs wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
CF Rip Repulski of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award.
2B Jack Dittmer of the Chicago Cubs wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award.

First-place awards
AL: Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees (both 11-6—1 and a half games ahead of the Chicago White Sox)
NL: Chicago Cubs (10-4—1 game ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Giants, who are tied for second)

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Awards
LF Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox wins the AL Batter of the Month Award.
RF Jackie Jensen of the Milwaukee Braves wins the NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Billy Pierce of the New York Yankees wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Carl Erskine of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SSP Ernie Banks of the New York Yankees wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award.
3B Al Smith of the Brooklyn Dodgers wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award.

First-place teams
AL: New York Yankees (26-19—a half-game ahead of the Philadelphia Athletics)
NL: Pittsburgh Pirates (29-18—a half-game ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals)

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Awards
3B Eddie Mathews of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Batter of the Month Award.
CF Mickey Mantle of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Johnny Antonelli of the New York Yankees wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Mike Fornieles of the New York Giants wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
CF Rip Repulski of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award.
2B Jack Dittmer of the Chicago Cubs wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award.

First-place teams
AL: Chicago White Sox (51-36—1 and a half games ahead of the Boston Red Sox)
NL: St. Louis Cardinals (50-35—1 game ahead of the Pittsburgh Pirates)

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Here are the team lineups for the 1953 All-Star Game:

AL
SP Johnny Antonelli (NYY) - 9-7, 3.46 ERA, 138.0 IP, 1.23 WHIP, 6.1 K/9, 3.2 WAR
SP Mike Garcia (BOS) - 14-3, 3.62 ERA, 156.2 IP, 1.28 WHIP, 5.1 K/9, 4.1 WAR
SP Harvey Haddix (BOS) - 9-8, 3.87 ERA, 151.1 IP, 1.31 WHIP, 6.5 K/9, 5.0 WAR
SP Billy Loes (CLE) - 6-8, 3.09 ERA, 131.0 IP, 1.32 WHIP, 4.5 K/9, 2.1 WAR
SP Billy Pierce (NYY) - 13-6, 3.07 ERA, 161.0 IP, 1.16 WHIP, 5.8 K/9, 4.5 WAR
SP Bob Porterfield (WS1) - 5-10, 3.49 ERA, 147.0 IP, 1.39 WHIP, 3.9 K/9, 2.9 WAR
SP Robin Roberts (WS1) - 11-6, 3.01 ERA, 158.2 IP, 1.10 WHIP, 4.4 K/9, 3.1 WAR
RP Marv Grissom (DET) - 6-1, 1.38 ERA, 45.2 IP, 1.36 WHIP, 5.3 K/9, 0.5 WAR
RP Sandy Ullrich (CWS) - 1-1, 2.39 ERA, 49.0 IP, 1.02 WHIP, 3.3 K/9, 0.4 WAR
CL Jim Hughes (CLE) - 6-4, 12 SV, 2.25 ERA, 40.0 IP, 1.68 WHIP, 5.0 K/9, 0.2 WAR
C Sherm Lollar (BOS) - .290/.388/.448, 241 AB, 6 HR, 124 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
C Stan Lopata (NYY) - .313/.391/.538, 249 AB, 9 HR, 5 SB, 151 wRC+, 3.3 WAR
1B Gil Hodges (PHA) - .302/.383/.533, 315 AB, 18 HR, 4 SB, 140 wRC+, 2.7 WAR
1B Mickey Vernon (WS1) - .311/.408/.500, 322 AB, 10 HR, 1 SB, 138 wRC+, 2.2 WAR
2B Jackie Robinson (CWS) - .321/.448/.483, 296 AB, 9 HR, 7 SB, 148 wRC+, 4.9 WAR
2B Red Schoendienst (PHA) - .359/.408/.514, 259 AB, 6 HR, 5 SB, 150 wRC+, 3.2 WAR
3B Eddie Mathews (SLA) - .344/.454/.672, 311 AB, 22 HR, 6 SB, 186 wRC+, 5.7 WAR
3B Gil McDougald (CWS) - .320/.390/.486, 331 AB, 12 HR, 1 SB, 136 wRC+, 3.5 WAR
3B Al Rosen (BOS) - .276/.359/.525, 322 AB, 20 HR, 2 SB, 131 wRC+, 3.1 WAR
SSP Ernie Banks (NYY) - .292/.356/.447, 329 AB, 11 HR, 2 SB, 117 wRC+, 2.3 WAR (injured)
LF Minnie Minoso (SLA) - .364/.455/.579, 330 AB, 12 HR, 11 SB, 177 wRC+, 4.8 WAR
LF Ted Williams (BOS) - .365/.460/.671, 307 AB, 23 HR, 192 wRC+, 4.5 WAR
CF Larry Doby (CLE) - .280/.361/.525, 318 AB, 18 HR, 4 SB, 133 wRC+, 3.2 WAR
CF Duke Snider (NYY) - .338/.435/.624, 311 AB, 21 HR, 2 SB, 178 wRC+, 4.3 WAR
RF Hank Bauer (NYY) - .310/.399/.460, 339 AB, 10 HR, 4 SB, 136 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
RF Hank Sauer (CWS) - .277/.365/.500, 332 AB, 19 HR, 133 wRC+, 2.5 WAR

NL
SP Harry Brecheen (ML1) - 9-7, 3.01 ERA, 140.1 IP, 1.32 WHIP, 3.5 K/9, 3.0 WAR
SP Lew Burdette (STL) - 12-6, 3.24 ERA, 141.2 IP, 1.21 WHIP, 2.5 K/9, 1.9 WAR
SP Mike Fornieles (NY1) - 9-5, 2.63 ERA, 126.2 IP, 1.33 WHIP, 4.0 K/9, 3.2 WAR
SP Bob Lemon (NY1) - 10-5, 3.37 ERA, 139.0 IP, 1.29 WHIP, 4.1 K/9, 2.8 WAR
SP Mel Parnell (CHC) - 8-7, 3.55 ERA, 124.1 IP, 1.26 WHIP, 4.0 K/9, 2.1 WAR
SP Allie Reynolds (CHC) - 11-7, 3.38 ERA, 157.1 IP, 1.28 WHIP, 4.5 K/9, 3.6 WAR
SP Warren Spahn (CHC) - 10-9, 3.59 ERA, 165.1 IP, 1.29 WHIP, 3.8 K/9, 3.2 WAR
RP Frank Hiller (PHI) - 1-1, 7.78 ERA, 39.1 IP, 1.98 WHIP, 2.1 K/9, -0.6 WAR
RP Bob Kelly (ML1) - 5-3, 7 SV, 2.95 ERA, 64.0 IP, 1.19 WHIP, 4.1 K/9, 1.1 WAR
RP Clarence Pickrel (PHI) - 7-2, 2.52 ERA, 35.2 IP, 1.29 WHIP, 3.0 K/9, 0.2 WAR
C Yogi Berra (ML1) - .302/.371/.463, 268 AB, 11 HR, 129 wRC+, 2.2 WAR
C Roy Campanella (CIN) - .300/.376/.643, 283 AB, 28 HR, 2 SB, 164 wRC+, 4.0 WAR
1B Dick Gernert (PIT) - .302/.415/.512, 291 AB, 14 HR, 153 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
1B Ted Kluszewski (PHI) - .301/.359/.500, 326 AB, 14 HR, 122 wRC+, 1.8 WAR
1B Stan Musial (BRO) - .345/.438/.596, 322 AB, 14 HR, 1 SB, 173 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
2B Bobby Avila (PHI) - .289/.354/.399, 343 AB, 9 HR, 8 SB, 107 wRC+, 2.2 WAR
2B Granny Hamner (PIT) - .301/.351/.459, 342 AB, 11 HR, 4 SB, 115 wRC+, 2.7 WAR
3B Ray Boone (PIT) - .359/.416/.598, 251 AB, 12 HR, 4 SB, 172 wRC+, 3.7 WAR
3B Hank Thompson (STL) - .309/.399/.566, 320 AB, 17 HR, 6 SB, 156 wRC+, 4.0 WAR
SSP Alvin Dark (CHC) - .330/.361/.526, 327 AB, 13 HR, 11 SB, 134 wRC+, 4.0 WAR
SSP Pee Wee Reese (NY1) - .328/.408/.479, 317 AB, 10 HR, 10 SB, 144 wRC+, 3.2 WAR (injured)
LF Monte Irvin (STL) - .324/.386/.486, 315 AB, 10 HR, 2 SB, 137 wRC+, 2.9 WAR
CF Jim Busby (NY1) - .335/.369/.427, 328 AB, 5 HR, 5 SB, 117 wRC+, 2.4 WAR
CF Mickey Mantle (STL) - .349/.455/.625, 307 AB, 18 HR, 10 SB, 188 wRC+, 5.4 WAR
RF Gus Bell (NY1) - .317/.357/.530, 338 AB, 17 HR, 132 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
RF Jackie Jensen (ML1) - .337/.398/.562, 338 AB, 19 HR, 11 SB, 161 wRC+, 2.9 WAR

[Lord Byron]

July 14th, 1953, Shibe Park

Rosen Dominates in 10-2 Win over NL All-Stars
Al Rosen said the annual all-star game is mostly for the fans to enjoy, but the players have a lot of fun, too.
"It's a great time to get that much talent on one ball diamond," he said. "You feel fortunate to even be part of it."
Rosen wasn't just a part of the game, he was named the game MVP, as his AL All-Stars won 10-2 over the NL All-Stars.
Rosen went 3 for 4 in the game to earn the nod as the game's best.

All-Star Game MVP: 3B Al Rosen (Boston Red Sox)

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Trades before the trading deadline:
-The New York Yankees traded 22-year-old SSP Milt Bolling to the Cincinnati Reds, getting 30-year-old LF Ralph Kiner in return.
-The Chicago White Sox traded 25-year-old 2B Nellie Fox to the New York Yankees, getting 29-year-old SP Paul Minner in return.
-The New York Giants traded 34-year-old RP Ernie Nevel to the Philadelphia Phillies, getting 36-year-old 3B Lou Boudreau in return.
-The Milwaukee Braves traded 30-year-old RP Scott Cary and 24-year-old SSP Billy Klaus to the Cleveland Guardians, getting 32-year-old CF Clint Conatser in return.
-The Chicago White Sox traded 25-year-old 2B Gil McDougald to the Chicago Cubs, getting 31-year-old SP Mel Parnell in return.
-The Pittsburgh Pirates traded 26-year-old LF Roy Sievers to the Brooklyn Dodgers, getting 28-year-old SP Harry Byrd and 24-year-old LF Dick Williams in return.
-The Milwaukee Braves traded 30-year-old LF Gus Zernial to the Cleveland Guardians, getting 28-year-old SP Hal Brown in return.

Awards
LF Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox wins the AL Batter of the Month Award.
CF Mickey Mantle of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Mike Garcia of the Boston Red Sox wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Carl Erskine of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Bob Buhl of the Detroit Tigers wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award.
3B Al Smith of the Brooklyn Dodgers wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award.

First-place teams
AL: Boston Red Sox (61-43—2 and a half games ahead of the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox)
NL: Pittsburgh Pirates (65-42—4 and a half games ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals)

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Awards
RF Hank Sauer of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Batter of the Month Award.
CF Hank Thompson of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Curt Simmons of the Washington Senators wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Warren Spahn of the Chicago Cubs wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Bob Keegan of the Detroit Tigers wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award.
SP Johnny Podres of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award.

First-place teams
AL: New York Yankees (75-55—a half-game ahead of the Chicago White Sox)
NL: Pittsburgh Pirates (83-53—3 games ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals)

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September 28th, 1953, Fenway Park

White Sox Dust Off Red Sox, 8-4
The Boston Red Sox got a superb performance from third baseman Al Rosen, but the Chicago White Sox still won the game, 8-4. Rosen was 3-4 with a home run and a double, while adding 2 RBIs and scoring once. Virgil Trucks picked up the win with 7 innings of work. He allowed 4 runs on 4 hits, while walking 2 and striking out 4. On the season, he is now 19-13. The White Sox saw their win-loss record go to 90-65. At the same time, the Red Sox fell to 89-66.
Phil Rizzuto, who finished 2nd in the AL in stolen bases with 19 in 1950, chipped in a 3-run home run for Chicago in the top of the sixth. For the game, the shortstop had 2 hits in 4 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 1 run scored, and 3 runs batted in.
"There's so many different ways you can win a game," said winning manager Jim Mosolf.
Chicago White Sox win the AL pennant

Forbes Field

Jansen Tames Pirates
The St. Louis Cardinals went home winners at Forbes Field, thanks in large part to starter Larry Jansen. Jansen stifled the Pittsburgh Pirates, enabling St. Louis to grab the 3-1 win. With the victory, the Cardinals record stands at 94-61.
Jansen pitched a good game for St. Louis. He went the distance, allowing 1 run on 5 hits.
"I felt good tonight," said Jansen. "Like I was locked and loaded."
St. Louis Cardinals win the NL pennant

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Awards
LF Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox wins the AL Batter of the Month Award.
LF Monte Irvin of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Mel Parnell of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Larry Jansen of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SSP Ernie Banks of the New York Yankees wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award.
CL Marlin Stuart of the Brooklyn Dodgers wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award.

After tiebreaker games in both the AL and NL, the 1953 World Series matchup has been determined, and it’s the Chicago White Sox (90-65) vs. the St. Louis Cardinals (91-64)!!!

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1953 World Series: Chicago White Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals

Results

Game 1, October 1st, 1953, Comiskey Park
World Series Game 1 Victory for Parnell and Chicago
The stakes were high. Mel Parnell was ready.
The left-hander turned in a performance for the ages at Comiskey Park, pitching a 9-inning, complete-game shutout to lead the Chicago White Sox to victory in Game 1 of the World Series. Parnell held the St. Louis Cardinals to 2 hits and 2 walks, while striking out 4. The win got the best-of-7 series off to a good start for Chicago, which now leads 1-0.
The Cardinals had trouble solving Parnell, who surrendered no runs on 2 hits over 9 innings.
"As well as we've been playing, I think we can play even better," said Chicago manager Jim Mosolf.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Comiskey Park in Chicago.
White Sox lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 2nd, 1953, Comiskey Park
St. Louis Win Evens Series at 1
Behind a bravura effort from starter Lew Burdette, the St. Louis Cardinals topped the Chicago White Sox by the score of 6-0 and got their first win in the 1953 World Series. Burdette threw 9.0 innings of shutout ball for the Cardinals. The win moves St. Louis into a 1-1 tie with Chicago.
Burdette confounded Chicago hitters. Over 9 innings, he allowed no runs on 5 hits.
"It's easier to pitch when you get run support," said Burdette.
The next game is set to be played on October 4th, 1953 at Sportsman's Park in St. Louis.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 4th, 1953, Sportsman's Park
Road Win Lifts Chicago to 2-1 Lead in WS
When the games really matter, the Chicago White Sox put on their best show, beating the St. Louis Cardinals by a final score of 17-9. Monte Irvin went 5-5 with a home run, a double, and 3 singles, while scoring 4 runs and driving in 4. Chicago now leads St. Louis 2-1 in the best-of-7 affair.
Walt Dropo delivered a big hit for Chicago. The pinch hitter drilled a 3-run home run in the top of the eighth inning to put the White Sox ahead, 11-9. It was his only hit, but it was a beauty.
"We got the victory," said Dropo. "That's all that matters at the end of the day."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Sportsman's Park in St. Louis.
White Sox lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 5th, 1953, Sportsman's Park
White Sox Hammered by Thompson, Drop Game 4 to Cardinals
St. Louis third baseman Hank Thompson was the difference-maker for the Cardinals in what turned into a shootout with the Chicago White Sox. Thompson earned accolades after going 3-for-3 in the 6-4 Cardinals win. With the victory, the Cardinals moved into a 2-2 tie in the best-of-7 series.
In the bottom of the third, St. Louis catcher Smoky Burgess had a productive at-bat. With the bases loaded and two out, Burgess stroked a bases-clearing double to center. It made the score 4-3, St. Louis. For the game, he went 3-4 with a double and 2 singles, while adding 4 RBIs.
"It's nice to deliver when your team's counting on you," said Burgess.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Sportsman's Park in St. Louis.
Series tied at 2-2

Game 5, October 6th, 1953, Sportsman's Park
Sauer Blasts Cardinals, White Sox Take Game 5, 5-1
Chicago White Sox right fielder Hank Sauer was the difference-maker at Sportsman's Park, as he led his club to victory in a pivotal Game 5 of the World Series. The White Sox took the 5-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals to seize a 3-2 lead in the best-of-7 series.
Sauer was 4 for 4 with a home run and 3 singles. He scored 2 runs and drove in 2 against the Cardinals. In the top of the first inning, he hit a run-scoring single that put Chicago in front, 1-0.
"There's nothing like the postseason," said Sauer, "to ramp up the pressure."
The next game is set to be played on October 8th, 1953 at Comiskey Park in Chicago.
White Sox lead series 3-2

Game 6, October 8th, 1953, Comiskey Park
St. Louis Win Evens Series at 3
The St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago White Sox will take the World Series to a decisive 7th game. In a must-win situation, the Cardinals beat the White Sox, 3-1, at Comiskey Park to force the series into what will essentially be a one-game playoff. St. Louis right-hander Lew Burdette had a big role in the win. He threw 8.2 innings allowing 1 run.
Burdette came through for the Cardinals in the top of the fifth inning. With St. Louis leading 1-0, the pitcher hit a run-scoring single. It made the score 2-0, St. Louis.
"When Lew is on, he can really move the ball around," said St. Louis manager Bill Posedel.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Comiskey Park in Chicago.

Game 7, October 9th, 1953, Comiskey Park
St. Louis Crowned Champions
The St. Louis Cardinals ignited a huge celebration as they beat the Chicago White Sox 12-2 to win the World Series.
St. Louis won the series 4-3, capturing the title for the 4th time.
"We stepped it up at the right time, and now we're the champs," said St. Louis manager Bill Posedel. "It's a great feeling."
The champs finished the regular season 94-61 and claimed first place in the NL.
In the jubilant clubhouse after the decisive game, series MVP and left-fielder Monte Irvin said the Cardinals have "great fans and they deserve this."
"I am so happy for our city right now," he said.
Cardinals win series 4-3

World Series MVP: LF Monte Irvin (St. Louis Cardinals)

(Fun fact for those viewing this thread: St. Louis has gone to seven games in all of their World Series (1920, 1951, 1952, and 1953) wins in this sim (the first one was 5-2 back in 1920, while the other three were 4-3.)

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Accomplishments
3+home runs: Sam Mele--3 home runs and 4 RBIs
Mickey Mantle--3 home runs and 8 RBIs
Al Rosen--3 home runs and 3 RBIs
Gus Bell--3 home runs and 6 RBIs
Roy Campanella--3 home runs and 3 RBIs
Cycles: Randy Jackson--5 hits in 7 at-bats, 1 home run, and 1 RBI
Eddie Mathews--4 hits in 5 at-bats, 1 home run, and 2 RBIs
Red Schoendienst--5 hits in 7 at-bats, 1 home run, and 1 RBI
Red Schoendienst--4 hits in 5 at-bats, 1 home run, and 4 RBIs
No-hitters: Hoyt Wilhelm, Billy Pierce
20+win seasons: Allie Reynolds (20-12), Billy Pierce (22-9), Curt Simmons (20-11), Mike Garcia (24-5), Lew Burdette (23-10)
Hitting streaks: Hank Sauer (20 games), Red Schoendienst (23 games)
Milestones
1,000 RBIs: Bob Elliott
1,000 runs scored: Tommy Henrich
2,000 hits: Ted Williams
2,500 hits: Phil Cavarretta