Word: forde
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Benched at the start because left-handed Whitey Ford was pitching for the Yanks, Bruton came in as a pinch hitter in the ninth but fanned. Given another chance after singles by Joe Adcock and Del Crandall in the 10th, he came through beautifully with a drive that probably would have been good for two bases if more were needed...
...stretch from the sixth until the 10th, Spahn retired 14 straight Yankees. Ford, who had the edge in the early going, stumbled in the eighth when he tired and gave way to Ryne Duren...
...there is any doubt about the weather tomorrow, the burden of making a decision will fall upon Charles Segar, acting commissioner in the absence of the convalescent Ford Frick...
Although Casey wouldn't give out a definite lineup, he said he was thinking of having Yogi Berra catch Ford...
...Ford tuned up with a brilliant one-hit effort in six innings Friday night against Baltimore. Manager Casey Stengel of the New York Yankees is expected to make a formal pronouncement on Ford after Monday morning's workout at Yankee Stadium...