History of the World Series ā€“ 1948

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Ā  Then, in the pressure-packed situation of a one-game playoff for the ā€™48 AL championship, Boudreau lashed two bases-empty home runs and two singles as the Indians routed the Red Sox, 8-3, and won only the second pennant in club history. Boudreauā€™s 4-for-4 performance at Fenway Park backed the five-hit pitching of rookie lefthander Geneā€¦

Behind the solid pitching of Steve Gromek, the Indians win pivotal Game 4 of the Fall Classic, edging the Braves, 2-1, to take a 3-1 series lead

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Behind the solid pitching of Steve Gromek, the Indians win pivotal Game 4 of the Fall Classic, edging the Braves, 2-1, to take a 3-1 series lead. Larry Dobyā€™s home run, the first by a black player in World Series history, proves to be the difference in the Tribeā€™s victory.

Boston BravesĀ beatĀ Bob FellerĀ and theĀ Cleveland Indians, 1 ā€“ 0
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Boston BravesĀ beatĀ Bob FellerĀ and theĀ Cleveland Indians, 1 ā€“ 0

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1948Ā ā€“ In the opening game of theĀ World Series, theĀ Boston BravesĀ beatĀ Bob FellerĀ and theĀ Cleveland Indians, 1 ā€“ 0, with only two hits and the benefit of a disputed call on aĀ pick-offĀ attempt in the 8th inning by Feller.