Cardinals Take Opener in World Series Fightback
The Cardinals beat the Yankees 9 5 in the opening game, with Bob Gibson set to start Game 2 after a bullpen surge. Keane, lacking a contract, sits in the driver’s seat as Yogi Berra and Mel Stottlemyre aim to prevent a New York series defeat.
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Cardinals edge Yankees in wind aided World Series opener
Whitey Ford took the loss as Ray Sadecki outpitched him in St Louis. Curt Flood and Mike Shannon provided key blows for the Cardinals while Lou Brock and Dick Groat contributed two hits each. Elston Howard’s two passed balls helped fuel New York’s misplay as Ford’s control faltered in Busch Stadium’s short porches.
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Thornton Academy Field Hockey State Announced
Thornton Academy girls field hockey head to Cape Elizabeth for return games as part of a 11 game schedule. The team previously beat Sanford and Cape Elizabeth and faces Wavynflete Deering Sanford Fryeburg Portland Fryeburg Deering Bonny Eagle later in October and November.
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Decary Biddeford Little League Seeks More Umpires
Decary Biddeford Little League led by Chief Umpire Robert Beaulieu seeks new umpires with training provided and no age limit. Interested adults or high school seniors may contact Beaulieu at 68 Bacon St. A junior program may run, per Normand Arbour. League reports show financial stability with plans for 1965 draft, new uniforms, a score board and clubhouse.
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Felt Is Leading Boston Patriots Defensive Unit
Boston AP report shows corner back Dick Felt leading the Patriots defense in points this season with 89 from 16 unassisted tackles 8 tackle assists 6 blocked passes and 3 interceptions. Buoniconti tops unassisted tackles and assists while Bob Dee has a blocked kick. coach Holovak also praises center Jon Morris for Cappelletti’s accuracy.
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Biddeford Meets Bangor In Only Local Grid Tilt
Unbeaten St. Louis High travels to Portland to face Cheverus High at Portland Stadium at 7 30. Quarterback Dick Landry may start despite a cold as coach Cote notes strong pass defense after last year 18 12 loss on two long passes. In other region games Bangor High visits Biddeford Waterhouse Field 7 30 with Biddeford expected to improve after last week. Thornton Academy, Kennebunk, and Fryeburg Academy are set for Saturday tilts as teams work through injuries and aim for rebound performances.
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Hackett to star in first Broadway musical If I Had a Ball
Buddy Hackett has signed to star in his first Broadway musical If I Had a Ball a fall premiere in New York City. The show about a Coney Island fortune teller is adapted from a story by Jerome Choroshow with songs by Jack Lawrence and Stan Freeman Hackett has appeared twice on television and night clubs.
St. Francis Harriers to race Maine Maritime at Castine
St Francis College Harriers travel to Castine to face a strong Maine Maritime Academy squad. The meet starts at 4 p m on Friday with a challenging matchup expected for the visitors.
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White Way Plays Lose Favor Despite Straight-Play Runs
A brief passage notes that straight plays on the White Way failed to win lasting popular favor, signaling a shift away from traditional stage offerings and audience fatigue with conventional productions.
Shannon's Series Opener Ties Game For Cardinals
Right fielder Mike Shannon belted a game tying homer in the sixth inning to pull the Cardinals level in Wednesday's World Series opener. Enos Slaughter was the last Cardinal to hit a Series game tying homer, in 1946, while Elston Howard accounted for two passed balls tying the Series record for one game. Joe Pepitone went 0 for 5, dropping his Series batting average to .118. Busch Stadium occupancy reached 30,805, beating the 1950 opener in attendance smallest. Pinch runners Julian Javier Jerry Buchek and Mike Hegan scored in the opener.
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