Yankees Favored In 1962 World Series Opener
The 1962 World Series opens at Candlestick Park with Whitey Ford facing Billy O'Dell as the Yankees, 7-5 favorites to win the opener and 17-10 to claim the series, meet the Giants who just won the NL pennant after a chaotic finish. The Giants earned the crown by beating the Dodgers 6-4 in the decisive playoff, while New York rests after clinching the AL on Sept. 25. Giants manager Alvin Dark plans to use O'Dell, then Jack Sanford and Billy Pierce, aiming to pace a pitching staff that he worries may need more rest. Ford brings a postseason pitching string of 52 straight innings. The Yankees worked out at Candlestick Park and will start their usual lineup, with Houk relying on Ford in Game 1.
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Candlestick Park
New York
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Billy O'Dell
Los Angeles Dodgers
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Alvin Dark
Dark
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Jack Sanford
Billy Pierce
Yankee Stadium
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Ralph Houk
Ford
Incinnati Reds
Nationaleague
Pierce
Los Angeles
Dodger
Juan Marichal
Don Larsen
Tommy Davis
Maury Wills
Matty Alou
Harvey Kuenn
Ed Roebuck
Willie McCovey
Felipe Alou
Willie Mays
Roebuck
Orlando Cepeda
Stan Williams
Davis
Homer
Wills
Williams
Davenport
Larry Burright
Jose Pagan
Dodgers Lose NL Pennant In Stunning Collapse
The Los Angeles Dodgers blew a two run lead in the ninth and were defeated 6 4 by the San Francisco Giants in the decisive playoff. Players mourned the loss as shaky hitting and injuries to Sandy Koufax were noted. Manager Walter Alston faced an agonizing aftermath as the team regrouped.
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Dodgers
San Francisco Giants
Waily Moon
Moon
Walter Alston
Dodger
Red Patterson
Alston
Patterson
Walter O'Malley
Buzzie Bavasi
Ron
Johnny Roseboro
Willie Davis
Frank Howard
Sandy Koufax
Koufax
Major League Leaders Summary from AP Baseball Season
Major League Leaders list from AP shows T Davis leading NL batting with 346 at bats, Robinson and Wills high in runs and hits, Mays prominent in RBIs and home runs, Wills top in stolen bases, with pitchers Purkey Sanford and Drysdale noted for wins and strikeouts. Also includes stray cooking tip about poached eggs.
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Associated Press
T. Davis
Los Angeles
Robinson
Cincinnati
Wills
Mays
San Francisco
May
National League Sets Attendance Record For 1962
The National League posted a record 11,360,377 in attendance for 1962, aided by Dodgers, Colts, and Mets. Dodgers drew 2,755,184, surpassing 1961 by 950,934, with San Francisco, Philadelphia, and St. Louis also rising. American League finished with 10,015,056.
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Los Angeles Dodgers
Houston Colts
New York Mets
Los Angeles
Dodgers
San Francisco
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Grardings And Scores From The City Circuits
San Francisco and other major cities are listed with standings and results. The box shows W L records and games behind for teams including San Francisco Los Angeles Cincinnati Pittsburgh Milwaukee St Louis Philadelphia and Chicago New York. The data appears from Associated Press wire summaries and notes a best-of-3 playoff context with a Wednesday set of results.
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Baseball clown Max Patkin ends season in Williamsport
AP report from Williamsport Pennsylvania notes baseball clown Max Patkin finished his season after a lengthy road tour claiming he appeared in 735 baseball parks across five days, ending his schedule in this city.
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Max Patkin
Thornton IV Crushes Deering 28 to 6 in Gridiron Clash
Thornton IV mounts a strong ground game and aerial attack to defeat Deering 28 6. Quarterback Charley Belanger connected with Ray Chenard as Mark Black and Jim Robinson powered the running game. Touchdowns credited to Black Belanger Miles Robinson and Chenard with extra points by Chenard Black and Belanger. Thornton’s defense highlighted by Jim Sylvester and Gardner Walls.
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Jim Robinson
Ray Neal
Jim Sylvester
Gardner Walls
Deering Walls
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Chenard
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Liston Must Earn Right To Fight In New York
New York boxing officials denied Sonny Liston a license after hearing testimony linking him to underworld figures. The New York State Athletic Commission said he must reapply and cleanse himself with the commission and a legislative inquiry before any license renewal, despite his world title after defeating Floyd Patterson in Chicago.
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Floyd Patterson
Frank
Blinky) Palermo
Cortez Stewart
Jack Nilon
Philadelphia
Cortez
Palermo
Boxer Lavorante Improves in Coma After Knockout
Argentine boxer Alejandro Lavorante shows improvement though remains in a coma after a knockout by San Francisco heavyweight Johnny Riggins two weeks ago. Neurosurgeon Dr. De Witt Fox says brain swelling is subsiding and recovery will come with time, though timing is unpredictable.
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Los Angeles
Alejandro Lavorante
San Francisco
Johnny Riggins
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St Francis Opens Home Soccer Season Against Bradford-Durfee
St Francis college kicks off home soccer schedule Friday at 3 pm versus Bradford-Durfee of Fall River Mass. After a 2-0 opener over Massachusetts Maritime, Frank Romeo scored in the third period while Connie Gagnon added a late penalty kick. Co-captains Gagnon Magee Peterson lead a tested lineup with rookie Gomes and Coughlin likely to see substantial action. Coach Beaudry praised team spirit and expects Bradford-Durfee to test the Knights as they refine timing and cohesion ahead of weekend games.
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Horse Show Slated Sunday At South Berwick
The Silver Heels Riding club presents its third annual Fall Horse show on Sunday at Jake Brown's ring, Agmenticus road. The 26 class card starts at 10 a.m. with English and Western Equitation, youth and over 40 divisions, pole bending, cloverleaf, road hacks, and fast action games. Head judge Sally Fraga of Gloucester, Mass, will award high point, reserve, and class prizes with ribbons. No admission. lunches available on grounds.
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South Portland Fresh Wallop TA Yearlings
South Portland freshmen defeated Thornton yearlings 27 to 6 at Saco. Randall scored three TDs for South Portland. Ruben added a Thornton TD. Standouts: Randall, Ballard, Cushing for South Portland. Duranceau, Chandler, Ruben for Thornton. Frosh drop to 1 loss 1 tie. last week they tied Jack Junior High 66.
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Eagles Set To Face Sanford In Historic Rivalry Showdown
The undefeated St Louis Eagles host Sanford High Redskins at Alumni Field Friday at 7 30 after a 15 game win streak. Center Lucien Bourque returns with regulars as the series dating to 1935 features 27 games with a 15 10 1 edge for St Louis and a strong scoring history.
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Lucien Bourque
Auburn
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Football Smoker Attracts Crowd
A large crowd attended the football smoker sponsored by the St. Louis Alumni association. Due to rain and fog no films from last week were shot. instead attendees viewed last year’s St. Louis Sanford and St. Louis Thornton games and a blocking film. Coach Bob Cote offered no score prediction for this week’s Sanford game, warning it will be tougher than last year’s upset, and noted strong practice. 25 new members joined the alumni association, with more hoped for soon.
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Series Facts And Figures SAN FRANCISCO AP
World Series facts and figures list participants the New York Yankees and the San Francisco Giants. First game scheduled today in San Francisco at noon PDT with an expected attendance of 42 000. Probable pitchers White Ford and Billy O'Dell. Past series records show Yankees leading Giants 4 2 with remaining schedule through next week.
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TV EYES CHURCH HISTORY NEW YORK
NBC team led by Doris Ann filmed 10 weeks in 19 cities across eight countries in Europe and the Near East to depict the history and development of the Roman Catholic Church for a May 1963 broadcast on The Catholic Hour.
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National Broadcasting Company
Doris Ann
Europe
Near East
World's Fastest Trotters Set for 70th Futurity Race
Lexington Kentucky AP reports eleven of the world’s swiftest pacers and trotters head to the 70th Kentucky Futurity, the third leg of trotting’s triple crown. Key contenders include A.C.’s Viking, Yonkers Futurity winner, and Hambletonian crown hopefuls Lord Valentine and Lord Gordon amid a crowded heat lineup.
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Viking
Yonkers
Lord Valentine
Atwood
Lord Gordon
L.A. Camp
Bob Armour
Rooney Hanover
K.D. Owen
Gallant Hanover
Tom and
Mel Eaton
Impish
Octave Blake
Happy Newport
Dick Downing
Rodney
Charlotte Spedpard
Isaac
Deering Harriers Dominate Triangular Cross Country Meet
Deering wins with 17 points as South Portland 49 and Biddeford 78. Dave Galli leads with first place, followed by Tom McAllister and Jim Bemis. Jim Cochrane of Biddeford finishes 11th in the field.
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Woodbury
Titcomb
Bombard
Cadigan
Norton
Cochrane
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Burbank
Belanger
Dyer
Gallant
Hooper
Venner
Cleaves
Gagne
Fletcher
Bailey
Sansoucy
Bonny Eagle Wins At North Buxton Tri Meet
In a triangular cross country meet at North Buxton Thornton Academy trailed Morse and Bonny Eagle. Morse won with 43 points followed by Bonny Eagle 33 and Thornton 50. Sam Burgess of Morse set a course record in 12:24, with Bonny Eagle’s Don Center second in 12:50. Phil Atwater led Thornton in fourth place.
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Morse
Bonny Eagle
North Buxton
Thornton
Sam Burgess
Don Center
Phil Atwater
Mays Leads Giants To First NL Title Bedlam In Clubhouse
In Los Angeles the Giants celebrate winning the pennant with champagne showers, as Willie Mays endures a soaking from teammates. He recalls his 1951 title and notes the Giants will battle the Yankees in the World Series, aiming to win. Mays also delivered a key run-scoring single in a 6-4 win over the Dodgers to seal the final playoff.
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San Francisco
Willie Mays
Willie
Bobby Thomson
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Jim Gilliam
Lee Walls
Last place Browns win pioneer Ned Garver 20 games in 1951
The record notes Ned Garver as the last major league pitcher to win 20 games for a last place club, posting a 20 12 mark with the St. Louis Browns in 1951. The text then lists a series of names with initials and abbreviations across several centers.
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St. Louis Browns
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