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Game 1

Home Field Advantage: Hollis, Portland Open World Series with Win

The Portland Rosebuds started the World Series in style today, downing the visiting Cleveland Buckeyes at Rosebuds Park by a score of 9-3 to grab an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Rosebuds designated hitter John Hollis went 4 for 5 with 4 singles.

Jorge Gonzales dealt the Buckeyes a blow in the bottom of the second. Batting with runners on 1st and 2nd and Portland leading 1-0, Gonzales, who won the Rookie of the Year Award in 1953, hit a 0-1 cutter for a run-scoring double.

"Before the game, I told the guys that what happened today would set the tone for the rest of the series," Buckeyes manager David Atchison said after the loss. "I'm really hoping I was wrong about that."

The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Rosebuds Park in Portland.

Game 2

Cleveland Win to Pull Even With Portland

In a crucial game, the Cleveland Buckeyes put on their best show, beating the Portland Rosebuds by a final score of 6-3 today. Tom Brown threw 6.2 innings of 4-hit ball. Cleveland and Portland are now tied at 1 wins apiece in the best-of-7 affair.

Cleveland used the clutch hitting of Adam Paul to capture the win. The right fielder drilled a 2-run double in the top of the ninth inning to give the Buckeyes the lead, 5-3. For the game, Paul had 1 single and 2 doubles in 5 at-bats.

"I'm just looking for a good pitch that I can hit well," said Paul. "And not try to do too much."

The next game is set to be played for Wednesday, October 7th , 1959 at Buckeyes Field in Columbus.

Game 3

Road Win Lifts Portland to 2-1 Lead in WS

Starter Adam Dunshee was sensational for the Portland Rosebuds in his team's 4-1 triumph over the [Cleveland Buckeyes in Game 3 of the World Series today. Dunshee pitched well, but Portland picked up the win to take a 2-1 lead in the series.

Dunshee was in the zone all game. He frustrated Cleveland hitters while giving the Rosebuds 7.1 innings of quality work. Dunshee threw 108 pitches, allowing 1 hit and getting 6 punchouts.

Dunshee called the win "a collective effort."

The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Buckeyes Field in Columbus.

Game 4

Buckeyes Clip Rosebuds 1-0 in WS Contest

At 36, Ron Teague knows he may not have many playoff appearances left, so he was determined to make it memorable. Mission accomplished.

The Cleveland Buckeyes starting pitcher threw 5.0 innings of shutout ball to help his club get past the Portland Rosebuds, 1-0, in Game 4 of the World Series at Buckeyes Field today. With the win, Cleveland moves into a 2-2 tie in the best-of-7 series.

Alex Contreras aided the Cleveland cause with a run-scoring ground out in the bottom of the second. For the game, the second baseman was 1 for 3 with a double.

"Getting ahead of the hitters was the key," said Teague.

The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Buckeyes Field in Columbus.

Game 5

Chandler Blasts Buckeyes, Rosebuds Take Game 5, 11-8

Portland Rosebuds first baseman Justin Chandler was the difference-maker at Buckeyes Field today, as he led his club to victory in a pivotal Game 5 of the World Series. The Rosebuds took the 11-8 win over the Cleveland Buckeyes to seize a 3-2 lead in the best-of-7 series.

Portland relied on the bat of Tony Serna to get the win. The right fielder ripped a run-scoring triple in the top of the third inning to put the Rosebuds ahead, 4-2. For the game, Serna had 2 doubles and 1 triple in 4 at-bats.

"We maximized our offense today," said Portland skipper Armando Lopez. "That makes everyone's life easier."

The next game is set to be played for Sunday, October 11th , 1959 at Rosebuds Park in Portland.

Game 6

Buckeyes Clip Rosebuds 1-0 in WS Contest

The Cleveland Buckeyes and the Portland Rosebuds will take the World Series to a decisive 7th game. Facing a must-win situation today, the Buckeyes shut out the Rosebuds 1-0 at Rosebuds Park to force the series into what will essentially be a one-game playoff. Cleveland right-hander Brook Wendland did his part. He threw 7.0 innings of shutout ball.

Wendland, the Cleveland right-hander, went 7 innings, allowing no runs on 5 hits. He collected 5 strikeouts.

"Getting ahead of the hitters was the key," said Wendland.

The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Rosebuds Park in Portland.

Game 7

Portland Rosebuds Win World Series

The Portland Rosebuds pulled out all the stops tonight, winning the World Series in a hard-fought series with the Cleveland Buckeyes.

It was a seesaw affair, but with a 5-1 victory at Rosebuds Park, Portland lay claim to the franchise's 1st championship.

"There's no denying we faced a tough opponent," said Justin Chandler. "But as the old saying goes, 'when the going gets tough, the tough get going,' and that's what we did today."

The champs finished the regular season 104-58 and claimed first place in the Federal League.

A victory parade is set to be scheduled in Portland in the days to come.