Yankees Favored In World Series
The Yankees look to win a seventh World Series title in eight October matchups with the Dodgers. A pitchers’ duel is expected, with Whitey Ford versus Koufax in the opening game at Yankee Stadium. Dodgers rely on Johnson Downing and Podres while aiming to counter with speed and defense. series could end with Ford beating Koufax 1-0 in the seventh game on Elston Howard’s walk-off homer.
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Koufax Prepares Series Book As Dodgers Trim Mets
Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax plans a book titled The Year the Yankees Struck Out in the Series if it succeeds. He aims to portray the Yankees with exact detail after noting their players during workouts. In other action, Frank Howard hit a three run homer in the eighth for a 5 4 win over the Mets as Los Angeles tunes up for the World Series opener.
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Biddeford to unveil surprise Greek backfield Saturday
Biddeford High coach Neil Serpico plans to debut halfback Charlie Georgacarakos in the Thornton Academy game Saturday at 1:30 after noon. The squad also may use Clifford and Georgacarakos together. Twomey could see limited action if recovered.
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Ziggy) Serpico
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Leading Drivers At Beech Ridge Speedway Listed
SCARBOROUGH The Beech Ridge Speedway hosts a decisive race for points as the 1963 season nears its end. Ralph Cusack and Dick Wolstenhulme look secure in stocks and bombers, while the battle for cash bonuses intensifies among top contenders like Roger Shaw Phil Libby and Bob Libby. The latest Class A and B point tallies show tight margins and high stakes ahead of Sundays card with a rain date of Oct. 6.
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Giants wallop Phillies 10-0 as O'Dell dominates pitching
Major League action notes Billy O'Dell allowing just three hits in a 10-0 Giants win over the Phillies. Willie McCovey regains the NL home run lead with his 44th blast in the victory. Other lines list boxing style knockouts and scattered city careers but lack cohesive context.
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Thornton Academy Opens Long Lead in Biddeford Series
Thornton Academy resumes its long series with Biddeford High School at Saco Saturday, after an eight year layoff. The Tigers lead 44 games in the series with 30 wins, 8 losses, and 6 ties since 1893. Last meeting was 1954 a 40-0 Thornton victory. Biddeford has 579 to Thornton 184 in points.
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Musial retires from baseball at 42 after long career
New York report says Stan Musial, famed Cardinal star, will retire next Sunday after more than two decades in the majors. He cites loss of 100 percent concentration and the shift of focus from play to work. Musial recalls thrill of competition and winning, and notes breaking Honus Wagner's hits record as a career highlight. He urges youngsters to start athletics early to develop timing and coordination.
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Thornton Freshmen Rally Past Sanford 12-6
Thornton Freshmen edge Sanford Freshmen 12 to 6 at Thornton Academy Athletic Field in the first game of the league schedule. Ronny Ayotte scored two touchdowns, Rod Chorozzy and Don Nason contributed with strong runs, and standout defense from David O'Brien and hk True dean highlighted the win. Randy White-coached Thornton hosts King Junior High Portland next Tuesday on their home field.
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