Mays Aims at Batting Crown Amid Slump Challenge
Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants surged to .317 after a four game layoff, going 4-for-4 in a 6-4 loss to Philadelphia as he eyes the National League batting title. Defenders and peers like Tommy Davis and Sandy Koufax extend the chase with strong showings, while other stars such as Cepeda and Aaron contribute big blasts in brief game recaps.
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Pinson
Cincinnati
Flood
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McCovey
Wills
Perranoski
Koufax
Maloney
Dodgers Favored To Take World Series In Six Games
The Dodgers are favored to beat the Yankees in six games based on Dodgers home dominance at Dodger Stadium and comparative pitching depth. Whitey Ford is noted as the strongest Yankee pitcher in prior World Series success, but the Dodgers’ current rotation including Koufax Perra noski and Podres provides stronger depth for the coming series. The piece highlights recent Dodgers improvements and past series performances versus the Angels and Cardinals as context for the anticipated outcome.
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AP News
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Angels
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Hal Reniff
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Baseball standings and results from Wednesday and Friday games
The Associated Press provides AL and NL standings with wins losses and games back. Notable results include New York 3 Los Angeles 1, Baltimore 10 Chicago 2, and Kansas City 7 Detroit 2. Tom Jamieson of Michigan State is noted as brother of Bill and Dan Jamieson, former Spartan swimmers.
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Bill
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Cumberland Fair Trotters and Pacers card tonight
Night of harness racing at Cumberland Fair with seven pace and trot races. Feature fields include drivers such as J McKenney and G Reed and horses like Stagehand and Meadow Magic racing for purses from 300 to 400 dollars.
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Waunkus
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Woodbury
May Bell
J. Watson
Roan Juan
A. Sears
D. Carlisle Jr
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Berry Son
Sdaralen
P. Gray
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Red Marvel
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Sweet Fox
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J. MckKenney
Dimples
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Kenvail
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V. Brain
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J. Dohertyne
L. Berry
Little Knight
I. Foster
K. Fritz
Dixie
R. Truitt
Last Flash
Fearless Best
L. Cote Star Gallon
Major League Stars Shine In Mixed Day Of Play
Willie Mays and Hank Aaron combined for a 4-for-4 performance including a triple two doubles and a single as the Giants lost 6-4 to Philadelphia. Sandy Koufax earned his 25th win in a 1-0 Dodgers victory over the Mets boosting his season strikeout total to 306, a milestone reached by only four pitchers since 1900.
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Tommy Davis
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Roger Craig
Associated Press
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New York Mets
Ford and Koufax to clash in 1963 World Series opener
New York Yankee lefty Whitey Ford will start Game 1 of the 1963 World Series at Yankee Stadium likely against Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax. Ralph Houk outlined plans using three starters Ford Downing and Bouton with Mantle and Maris in every game, while Dodgers expected to counter with Koufax Podres and Drysdale. Ford seeks his 11th World Series win. Koufax seeks his first decision since 1959.
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Koufax
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Alston
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Walter Alston
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Chicago White Sox
Dartmouth and rivals ready as season nears
Dartmouth coach Bob Blackman frets over inexperienced linebackers as the Big Green prepare to open at Buckner. Harvard aims to minimize mistakes in its opener against UMass. Boston University faces West Virginia with junior QB Jerry Yost, who reacted well after Navy’s Staubach headlines. New Hampshire eyes Colby’s Waldman and Wayland’s Joyce as potential game changers. Brown will start Jim Dunda’s replacement, Bob Hall, against Columbia.
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Walpole
Celtics to perform at Portland Expo with six rookie tryouts
Boston Celtics showcase six rookies Bill Green Vinnie Ernst W D Stroud Chuck Kriston Connie McGuire and Herb Magee in an intra squad contest at the Portland Exposition Building under St Francis College Southern Maine Alumni Chapter. Stars like Bill Russell Havlicek Heinsohn and Ramsey highlight the event with an 8 p.m. start and Rev Clarence Laplante presiding. Andrews Post Sabres drum corps provide halftime entertainment.
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Tions
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Saco
Musial’s rise from rocky start to baseball legend
In a 22 year arc with the St. Louis Cardinals Stan Musial evolved from a erratic young pitcher in Williamson West Virginia to one of baseball’s greatest hitters. From a 1939 release recommendation to a $100,000 yearly peak, his journey shows persistent improvement, family support, and enduring success beyond the field as a successful businessman and community figure.
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Dick Stuart Amuses Fans With Play At First Base
Boston fans roared as Dick Stuart misplayed several chances at first base in a 7 6 loss to Kansas City. The game mattered little to the Sox as they chase a weekend series with Los Angeles, while St. Louis hopes for a near turn in the pennant race as Monbouquette prepared for his 21st win bid.
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Red
Sea Hawks Trail In Loop Marks Amid Absences
The Portland Sea Hawks sit tied for third with the Providence Steamrollers in the Atlantic Coast League as Willie Greenlaw hopes to set punting marks with 34 kicks at 40.2 yards per punt and an 84 yard longest. Joe Morro leads Portland in receptions with 15 for 190 yards, while Jack Moynihan ranks seventh in passing with 41 of 128 for 662 yards and seven TDs, six interceptions, and a 5.4 net yard per pass. Tony Soukovich and Red Jackson top the league in passing, with Soukovich at 8.0 yards per attempt on 103 throws and 56.3 percent completions, Jackson at 7.0 yards per attempt on 91 passes and 44.0 percent with ten TDs. (Continued on Page Fourteen)
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McKinley Seeks to Break Sangster Davis Cup Streak
In Bournemouth England AP reports American star Chuck McKinley aims to end Britain’s Mike Sangster’s Davis Cup run in the opening singles of the interzone final at West Hants Club. Frank Froehling faces Billy Knight in the second singles with doubles Friday and remaining singles Saturday. winner meets India to decide who challenges Australia.
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