Richest World Series Opens At Comiskey Park
Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox meet in a potential record World Series at Comiskey Park with NBC telecasts.Starter Roger Craig for the Dodgers and Al Lopez's Sox bring a rest advantage, while Early Wynn carries Chicago's hopes as the teams prepare for a best-of-seven showdown spanning Chicago and Los Angeles.
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British Champ Joe Giardello Fights Tonight in Chicago
British middleweight champion Dick Tiger meets Joe Giardello in a televised ABC bout at 9 p.m. EST. Giardello, 6-5 favorite, aims for his fourth straight win after recent decisions and a first round knockout. Tiger, 30, Nigerian living in Liverpool, holds 34 wins in 44 bouts with 10 KOs.
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Wells York Tie In Cross Country Race
Wells and York fought to a 28 28 tie in a dual cross country meet held yesterday afternoon at Wells. York runner Dave McKenna won the 242 mile race in 12 minutes 37 seconds with Al Martin of Wells taking second.
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Night Doubles Traffic Troubles Slow Down At Sundown
The Maine Highway Safety Committee warns that dusk and darkness raise traffic dangers. Drivers should exercise extra caution and reduce speed as days grow shorter and night falls earlier.
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Chisox Ready For Dodgers In World Series
Chicago White Sox manager Al Lopez signs a one year contract for a reported 50 000 and aims to topple the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. Lopez notes LA as a strong club but believes his "go go" Sox can prevail. Nellie Fox is tipped as the Sox's top earner as Veeck unveils the new deal during a tense season preview.
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Furillo's Infield Hit Changes His Career Plans
In a pivotal bottom of the 12th, Carl Furillo delivered his 1,907th career hit guiding the Dodgers to a 6-5 pennant clinching win over Milwaukee. With Hodges on second and Pignatano on first, his 1-2 pitch bounced over Bob Rush and after Mantilla’s misplay, Hodges scored the winning run.
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Only The Braves Deserve This Fare
In a late innings rally the Braves mount a dramatic comeback with key substitutions and a series of at bats. E Snider, Neal, Mantilla are noted in the scoring line as Milwaukee vs Los Angeles unfolds with runs across multiple frames and a force play involving Cottier.
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St Francis College Announces 15 Game Basketball Schedule
St Francis College released a 15 game schedule including a two day Babson Institute tournament in Wellesley on December 5 and 6 New opponents Curry College Babson Nichols Dudley Mass join the Red Knights schedule They travel to Portland Maine New England College Nassau Nasson Maine Vocational Tech Institute and more with games spaced from December through February
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High School Lane Loop Opens With Preseason Rolloffs
Twin City high school bowling leagues start their 10th season at 20th Century Lanes with preseason rolloffs. Boys compete Monday at 3 pm and girls Tuesday at 3 pm to assess newcomers and balance teams before competition begins. Trophies and outstanding bowler honors will be awarded at the annual banquet, funded by local merchants. Nick Gillis invites joiners. junior high pupils may enter the high school circuit.
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Eagle Yearlings Down Blue Frosh in Open Conference Kickoff
In Biddeford yesterday the St. Louis High School freshmen defeated Portland high yearlings 25 to 6 in the opening conference game. Key plays came from Charlie Baillargeon who connected with Bob Cote for a TD and twice returned punts for scores, with Don Masse adding a 20 yard sprint for the final tally. Portland’s lone score arrived in the third quarter on a Day to Mastrolucca pass.
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Dodgers Celebrate World Series Victory in Memorial Coliseum
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Braves 6 to 5 in 12 innings to clinch the league pennant and advance on to face the Chicago White Sox for the world championship. Hodges drove in the winning run on Furillo's hit as Mantilla misthrew to first, prompting a jubilant scene with the Dodger crowd and a quiet exit by the Braves.
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Biddeford High Begins First Cross Country Meet
Biddeford High School starts its cross country program with a 2 mile course at Waterhouse field facing Buxton. Head Coach James Wilkinson leads about 15 boys as the Tigers plan indoor track this winter and a spring track squad, with a partial schedule against Cape Elizabeth Berwick Kennebunk Westbrook and other teams as part of a sports expansion.
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Maroon And Purple Frosh Clash In Tight Tie
Thornton Academy and Deering High yearlings played to a 6 6 deadlock at Thornton Academy Field. Deering scored early on a 40 yard pass from Ken Pendleton to Lenny McFee. In the third quarter Bob Kimball returned a punt for a touchdown after a Deering punt from the 15 yard line. Extra point failed as the game ended in a tie.
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LSU and Mississippi Favored In College Football Picks
AP by Harold Classen lists favored matchups across the college slate. LSU defends Cannon against Baylor while Iowa, Mississippi, Army, Clemson, Purdue and others project wins with noted players like Billy Cannon and Bob White leading their teams.
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San Francisco Crowned Music Capital by Needle Study
A survey finds San Francisco consumes more phonograph needles per person than any other city. Karl Jensen notes the beatnick and culturally aware population favors both classical and jazz, and residents spend more on music. The study claims San Franciscans replace needles more often due to their heightened music quality awareness.
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Red Knights Pavise Soccer Schedule Revised
Two revisions in St Francis college's soccer schedule were announced today. A game with Bates College at Lewiston has been postponed until October 15. Farmington State was added to the Red Knights schedule, October 20, at Farmington.
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Ocean storms naming vary by region
A hurricane is called a typhoon in the China Sea and a cyclone in the Bay of Bengal while the term baguio is used in the Philippines. The differing regional terms reflect local linguistic traditions for tropical cyclones.
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Celtics Open 14 Game Exhibition Tour in Houston
The world champion Celtics plan a 14 game exhibition tour starting with the Minneapolis Lakers in Houston tomorrow night after a final intra-squad scrimmage in Leominster Massachusetts. Joe Liebler was cut from the roster reducing the squad to 12 men. Ben Swain will miss the trip with a knee injury and team physician Dr. John Doherty expects two weeks out.
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Williams Mum On Retirement Plans
Boston slugger Ted Williams declined to discuss retirement amid speculation after the Red Sox fired longtime clubhouse custodian Johnny Orlando. Williams, 41, told reporters by phone from New Brunswick he is thinking about 1960 but has not reached a decision as he fishes, and he noted his poor season showing a .212 average.
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