Newcombe
Britishnoun
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He struck out 12 batters, surpassing the World Series rookie record of 11 that Don Newcombe set all the way back in 1949 as a member of the Dodgers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025
Newcombe teammate Sandy Koufax is sitting in his Dodger Stadium seat watching this kid twirl, wondering: Why can’t we get guys like this?
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025
On the recommendation of pitching coach Clyde Sukeforth, Newcombe was relieved by Branca, who then gave up the game-winning home run to Bobby Thomson in the famed “Shot Heard ’Round the World.”
From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2024
This all started in 1974 in Tucson, Ariz., with John Newcombe beating Arthur Ashe in the final.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2024
Una did not know that Jack Newcombe was back here in London, almost within half an hour of her.
From Only One Love, or Who Was the Heir by Garvice, Charles
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