Dodgers Take 2-0 Lead Over Yanks in World Series
Dodgers beat Yankees 4-1 at Yankee Stadium to take a 2-0 series lead. Podres held New York to minimal scoring until the ninth while Don Drysdale and Jim Bouton were set to start in Los Angeles. Key moments included Maury Wills stealing and Willie Davis misplayed ball, with Maris starting in right field after a left arm bruise.
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Podres Graduates From Odd World Series College
New York AP reports pitcher Johnny Podres, aging and bald, attending Joe Becker's College of Rhythmic Arts in a dim classroom. He becomes the second student to graduate amid rain showers during the World Series, marking a quirky milestone in the series season.
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Padres Find Rhythm After Coach Becker Guidance
Padres pitcher Joe Podres, fatigued in the ninth, credits relief help and a coaching correction from Joe Becker for straightening his delivery after two rough innings. Becker advised on footing and hip rotation, helping Podres locate his spots from the third inning onward as the Padres tighten against the Yankees at Yan kee Stadium.
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Dodgers Favored In World Series Odds After Five Games
New York UpI reports the Los Angeles Dodgers hold favorite status at 1-? to win the best of seven World Series after defeating the Yankees in five games. The Yankees are slight 11-10 underdogs to win Saturday’s third game in Los Angeles as both teams are idle. Betting odds show the Dodgers unlikely to lose the next two games, pursuing a four-game sweep, while 10-1 bets suggest the Yankees cannot win the next four. Prior to the series the Yankees were favored at 7-14-5 to win.
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Dodgers Slip Past Yankees In Tight Night Featuring Twin Kills
Dick Tracewski and Jim Gilliam spark the Dodgers as they overcome the Yankees on a tense day. Podres mows down hitters with 4 strikeouts and one walk over eight plus, while Gilliam makes a backhanded gem in the eighth. Tresh adds three hits including a homer as Tommy Davis shines with five hits.
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Stadium Shorts Til Ferdenzi Sealed for Yankee Post
New York Journal American sportswriter Til Ferdenzi is mentioned as the next road secretary for the New York Yankees. He would succeed Bruce Henry, once general manager of Schenectady teams in the Canadian American and Eastern leagues. Henry is said to be slated for a better position. Ferdenzi chairs the New York chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America. Elaine Malbin, star of Guy Lombardo’s Around the World in 80 Days, hits a career high in pregame notes sung with Lombardo’s band.
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Mantle Homers Hit Dodgers on Coast in World Series Jav
In a tension packed World Series game at Chavez Ravine the Dodgers’ Walter Alston faced fan fury after Hector Lopez doubled in the ninth. Podres explained his exit as tired but praised relief ace Ron Perranoski. Manny Mantle’s long drives spark Yankees at Dodgers home as Alston and Houk weigh pitching moves and Podres reflects on back and elbow issues. Johnny Sam returns to the Yankees after jaw fracture, while Tom Trash lauded as a hitter and leader.
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Yankees Face 60 Year Jinx In Dodger Stadium Fight
Los Angeles The Yankees face a historic 60 year World Series ban on winning after dropping the first two games on the road. Dodger Stadium's deep fences and dead air hinder Yankee power, with few homers by Maris or Mantle in two seasons there. Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax prepare to start as New York bats must overcome unfamiliar park conditions.
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Boxing results from Manila Montreal Miami area bouts
AP reports several boxing decisions with mixed results. Johnny Jamito of the Philippines outpointed Veeranid Charermuang of Thailand in Manila. In Montreal Peter Schmidt of Toronto defeated Joey Durelle of Trois-Rivieres. In Miami Tommy Dennis of Tampa outpointed Harry Belafonte of Moultrie, Georgia.
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