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...third straight World Series last week. Even up after four games, they made it look easy in the fifth game (13-1); they did it the hard way in the sixth (4-3). But, as usual,* they did it (4 games to 2). And, as usual, Old Pro Joe DiMaggio made the difference...
Hitless in the first three games, Joe talked his troubles over with Old Slugger Lefty O'Doul. O'Doul told Joe that he was taking his eye off the ball and swinging high. Joe changed his stance, and the Yankees began to roll. In the fourth game, DiMaggio exploded with a single and a homer. In the fifth, he connected for two singles, setting the stage for Rookie Infielder Gil McDougald's grand-slam homer, and smacked a two-run double that completed the worst World Series rout in 15 years...
...Ultimate Compliment. In the sixth game, the Giant pitchers paid DiMaggio the ultimate compliment. Twice, with runners on base, Joe got an intentional walk so that the Giants could pitch to McDougald. The first time, the strategy worked. But in the sixth inning, after DiMaggio's second pass, Johnny Mize walked and Outfielder Hank Bauer punched out a long triple that put the Yankees ahead, 4-1. In his final turn at bat,† Joe blasted another double, then was out trying to take third on a bunt. It was a sloppy play and nothing to cheer about...
...DiMaggio left New York for San Francisco last night with a statement that he has played his last game of baseball. "I have made up my mind to retire, and that is my present Intention...
...DIMAGGIO PLANS RETIREMENT...