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White Sox vs. Dodgers 1959 World Series, Game 1

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Film Identifier: F.2012-03-0366
Run Time
0h 3m 4s
Format
16mm
Color
B&W
Sound
Silent
Date Produced
October 1 1959
Abstract
This film shows highlights of Game 1 of the World Series at Comiskey Park, Chicago on October 1, 1959, featuring the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. the Chicago White Sox. The White Sox would beat the Dodgers 11-0 in this game.
 
Description
This film of Game 1 of the 1959 World Series shows highlights of the White Sox scoring 9 runs in the first three innings, including a home run by Ted Kluszewski.
 
The starting line-up for the White Sox includes Major League Baseball Hall of Famers Luis Aparicio (number 11), Nellie Fox (number 2), and Early Wynn (number 24).
 
The starting line-up for the Dodgers, shown on defense in this film, includes Hall of Famer Duke Snider in center field, 8-time All-Star Gil Hodges at first base, 7-time All-Star Maury Wills at shortstop, and 6-time All-Star John Roseboro at catcher.
 
The film concludes with a shot of the scoreboard indicating the White Sox lead the Dodgers 9-0 after 3 innings completed.
Main Credits
Koza, Frank (is filmmaker)
Actors, Performers and Participants
Chicago White Sox (Baseball Team) (is participant)
Los Angeles Dodgers (Baseball Team) (is participant)
Related Place
Chicago (represents)