Because of the world series broadcast that follows,

Checker for a Jampery, sponsored by the makers of Purita Chow,

will be canceled in certain areas today.

Queen for a day, jointly sponsored by the makers of Alka-Seltzer and one-a-day vitamins,

the makers of Robin Hood Flower, and the makers of Philip Morris cigarettes,

will be delayed until immediately after the game.

We take you now to Braves Field in Boston.

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Gillette's cavalcade of sports is on the air.

From Braves Field in Boston, Massachusetts, Gillette presents the World Series for the

10th consecutive year.

Good afternoon, baseball fans everywhere.

This is Mel Allen with Jim Britt, greeting you for the Gillette Safety Racer Company,

as the Cleveland Indians and Boston Braves get set for the opening game of the

1948 championship classic.

Fans for the tops in sports, tune in Gillette's cavalcade of sports the year-round.

Every Friday night, Gillette broadcasts the major boxing bout of the week for the fistic fancy coast-to-coast.

Also, as they occur,

Gillette air's leading events of turp, diamond, and gridiron.

Yes, ladies and gentlemen,

it's been said many times in jest that the country could or should be given back to the Indians.

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