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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1965

Page

8

Wills shines as Koufax falters in Dodgers 7 0 win over Twins

Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax labored through a four hitter as Harmon Killebrew failed to spark Minnesota. Maury Wills collected four hits and three double plays for a .455 day, while the Dodgers took a 3 2 World Series lead. Koufax blamed fatigue and poor fast balls and curves in the loss.

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Twins back at Metropolitan in World Series fade continues

The Minnesota Twins, after a 7-0 loss at Dodger Stadium, struggle vs the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Dodgers’ speed and clutch hitting push them to a 3-2 series lead as Willie Davis and Maury Wills spark a runaway attack.

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Dodgers Lead Twins 3-2 In World Series After Third Win

In Las Vegas bookmakers reacted to Los Angeles Dodgers third straight Series victory over Minnesota. One bookie posted no bets on the Dodgers to win the Series while offering even odds on any Twins pitcher except Jim Grant if he pitches in game six. The Dodgers now lead 3-2 in the best of seven. A Detroit update notes corrective foot surgery on Al Ka line of the Tigers was deemed successful by Dr. Leslie Mitchell.

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Koufax Kapers and Freshmen Soccer Result

Ohio State junior varsity defeated Ohio University freshmen 2 to 1 on Monday. Australian Bruce Cramp ton secured his first major golf title by winning the 1956 Australian Open at age twenty.

Ohio State Ohio University Bruce Crampton

Dodgers hold lead as Koufax dominates in World Series

Minnesota was shut out for the third time in 162 games this season as Claude Osteen and Sandy Koufax blanked the Twins. Koufax lowered his Series ERA to 1.29 with six earned runs in 42 innings, fanning 49. Maury Wills matched a shortstop double play record, and Ron Fairly led LA with a .381 average.

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Dodgers Eyes Stolen Base Record in Sixth Game

If the Dodgers win the sixth game in Minnesota they will set a stolen base record for a six game series. The record chase highlights continuing aggressive baserunning by the defense and coaching decisions shaping the contest.

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Texas A&M Signs World Champion Shot Putter

Randy Matson world champion shot putter will play basketball for Texas A&M this coming winter, according to the Houston Post report.

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Braves Sweep Mets in Nine Wisconsin Games

The Milwaukee Braves beat the New York Mets in all nine games in Wisconsin this season extending their home streak against the Mets to 15 games. The Giants drew 336 278 fans in nine Shea Stadium meetings with New York.

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