Giants Beat Yanks In 1962 World Series Opener
The 59th World Series opens at Candlestick Park with Whitey Ford facing Billy O'Dell as the Giants, energized by the NL pennant win over the Dodgers, host the Yankees in a lefty duel. Manager Dark prioritizes pitching rest while Houk sticks with his lineup. Ford seeks World Series record innings, and San Francisco aims to extend its recent momentum.
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World Series Fans Guide for Yankees vs Giants
SAN FRANCISCO AP World Series facts and figures. New York Yankees, American League champions, meet San Francisco Giants, National League champions. First game today in San Francisco at 3 p.m. DST with 42,000 expected. Weather clear in the 70s with light wind. Probable pitchers Whitey Ford 17 8 Yankees and Billy ODell 19 14 Giants. Past series Yankee 19 7 Giants 5 9.
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World Series opener lineups at Candlestick Park
Proba ble lineups for today's World Series opener at Candlestick Park list New York starters including Kubek Richardson at second and Mantle or Maris in the outfield and San Francisco counters with Kuenn Davenport and Alou, Mays, Cepeda, Bailey, Pagan in the field and O'Dell on the mound.
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Cepeda
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Pagan
Hiller
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Archery Deer Season Opens in Vermont October 13
The Vermont archery deer season begins October 13 at 6 a.m. EST with a special bow license required in addition to regular licenses for the early 16 day period. Deer may not be bought or sold and must be reported within 48 hours to designated officials.
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Vermont
Texas businessman Brown to produce Broadway musical The Happy Lot
New York AP reports L Slade Brown, a Texas businessman, will stage The Happy Lot with music by Hugh Martin and lyrics by Marshall Barer. Brown enters independent Broadway producing after backing Bye Bye Birdie and All American in prior seasons.
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Marshall Barer
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Cats and Sabers Clash In Annual Grid Event
Bennington High School and Bennington Catholic High School prepare for their annual football showdown on Fall Foliage weekend at 2 p.m. Both teams carry 1-2 and 0-3 records. Benhi coach Art Gage praises a complete game against Bellows Falls and highlights standout performances by Bob Babson and Steve Noyes, while BCHS coach Dan Distasio emphasizes defense and improved timing as they focus on work this week.
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Windsor
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Steve Noyes
Noyes
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Bill Hayes
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Catholic
Dan Distasio
Rutland
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Crowd Helps Fire Crews at Ohio Lumber Yard Blaze
In Youngstown Ohio crowds gathered at a lumber yard inferno and were put to work by Fire Chief Fred Bowser dragging heavy hoses beyond 100 yards. He thanked the spectators via loudspeaker for their cooperation during the fire response.
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Fred Bowser Happay
Lumber Company
Dodgers Blow Playoff Lead in Ninth vs Giants
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost the decisive NL playoff game 6-4 to the San Francisco Giants, squandering a four game lead and a late two run advantage. Manager Walter Alston faced questions as players mourned a dramatic collapse.
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Briber-Slasher Green Slashes Wrist in Atty Office
Joseph Green a 37 year old New York man linked to college basketball bribery scandals was guarded at Bellevue Hospital after slashing his left wrist with a razor in the office of Assistant District Attorney Peter D Andreoli during a threat phone call. State Supreme Court Justice Joseph A Sarafite revoked his $1000 bail and Green faced sentencing on bribery charges October 12.
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National League sets 1962 attendance record boosted by Dodgers
The National League reached a record 11,360,37 in total attendance for 1962 with the Dodgers leading home crowds at 2,755,184. San Francisco Philadelphia and St. Louis posted large gains. AL total slipped 1.5 percent to 10,015,056 as eight teams played.
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Liston Denied New York License After Testimony
NYAC refused Sonny Liston a boxing license over a pattern of suspicion linked to underworld figures. The commission noted Liston’s world title remains recognized but stated he must reapply and prove fitness, with an inquiry into boxing in New York ongoing.
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Liston
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Chicago
Floyd Patterson
Frank
Blinky) Palermo
Cortez Stewart
Jack Nilon
Philadelphia
Cortez
Palermo
Giants Take NL Series In Three Games
San Francisco defeats Los Angeles 6 to 4 to win the best of three National League series two games to one, as the Giants claim the pennant and advance.
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Billy Pierce
Giants
Dodgers
Los Angeles
Ed Bailey
Orlando Cepeda
Jose Pagan
San Francisco
Young boaters avert collision between barge and excursion boat
Three youths in an outboard boat acted to prevent a serious crash between a runaway barge and an excursion boat carrying a party of older passengers. They maneuvered between the two vessels to steady the barge’s wake and then fled, remaining anonymous.
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Chattanooga
New 18 Hole Golf Course Opens Near Hoosick
A new 18 hole golf course will open in April near Hoosick New York. It will be built by Mr and Mrs Arthur Patten currently golf pro and pro shop manager at Mt Anthony Country Club.
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Siena College
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Milbran Acres
New York City
15 Teams Qualify For 12th Annual Columbus Event
Thirteen teams and two alternate teams have qualified for the 12th annual Columbus Day football tournament to be held this weekend at Mt. Anthony Country Club. The three day event will feature a 16 team championship division plus eight team divisions for medals and prizes. The par three course lies on the Vermont New York border and will host Friday match play then Saturday and Sunday rounds.
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Don Smith
Alex Mahar
Bennington
Jim Murphy
Dick Touhey
Troy
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