Orioles sweep Dodgers with 1-0 World Series win
Baltimore pitcher Dave McNally shut out Los Angeles on four hits to seal a four game World Series sweep. Frank Robinson homered to back the effort as the Orioles extended their scoreless innings streak and claimed their first championship since the 1890s.
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McNally Silent as Orioles Fall in World Series Opener
In Baltimore, the Dodgers win 1-0 behind Drysdale as Brooks Robinson’s sharp defense and a Lou Johnson homer swing the early World Series in Los Angeles’ favor. Frank Robinson’s fourth inning blast, long gone, highlights the lone Orioles scoring bid.
Fairfield Giants blank Westport PAL in Pop Warner encounter
Allen Cassidy led the Fairfield Giants to a 22 0 victory over the Westport PAL in a Fairfield County Midget league game at Fairfield. Cassidy threw a 25 yard touchdown to Brad Phillip, ran for a two point conversion and added a late fourth quarter rushing TD from the seven yard line. Paul Stone scored a third period 1 yard TD with extra points. Cassidy and Stone paced a strong Fairfield win to their first league win while both teams sit at 1 1 in league play.
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George Hines Wins Connecticut Duckpin Championship
Hartford's George Hines won the T-Bowl Class B event at Newington with six games totaling 823 including a 40 pin handicap. He edged co runners up Bob Celadon and Ray Tortorigi by seven pins after a final 170 game amid 117 entrants and notable leaders like Cliff Popper and Jerry Longo.
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Orcutt Club Notes Indoor Championship and Signups
The White Sox won the Orcutt Boys Club indoor softball title finishing 8 2. In final games the Yankees upset the White Sox and the Twins beat the Dodgers. Yankees stars include Pete Latrella Glen Kadar Dan Lance. Twins players Carmen Fanali Dan Renier Mark Cappello Anthony Grabowski. Signups open with director Ken Bruno. no entry fee but club membership required. Jets play Bears and Rams face Vikings in under 14 action.
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Fourth World Series decider by homer matches historic runs
In Baltimore a World Series game became the fourth ever decided by a home run. The 1923 Giants had Casey Stengel, 1948 Yankees had Tommy Henrich, and the Dodgers of Brooklyn era saw Paul Blair and Frank Robinson deliver homers in the decisive games.
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City Kickers Triumph Over Stamford 13 to 2
The City Soccer Club defeated Stamford Sports Club 13-2 in a German American League match at the Swedish Athletic Club field. Stamford led 1-0 early before Bridgeport replied with goals from Mitch Oprea Joe McGuigan and Jimmy White to lead 4-1 at halftime. White and McGloin added second half goals while Lavery narrowed to 5-2, then City Club widened the margin with 11 goals in the Southwest Conference era context.
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Alston Credits Orioles After Dodgers Fall in World Series
Dodgers manager Walt Alston praised Hank Bauer and the Orioles for a strong World Series showing. He admitted Los Angeles lacked power and failed to score, noting Willie Davis’s key defensive play and Frank Robinson’s earlier homer as the decisive moments.
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Named World Series Hero Robinson Ends Bad Rap With Orioles
Frank Robinson recalls his 1966 season and World Series triumph with Baltimore after a rough past with the media. He credits a triple crown year and a decisive homer in Game One, then a late game winner in the Series finale as he helps the Orioles sweep the Dodgers. He also reflects on the 1960 confrontation with Eddie Mathews that fueled lingering bad guy rumors, which he says he has shed.
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Stratford Jets Defeat New Canaan Red Devils 14-6
Stratford PAL Jets beat New Canaan PAL Red Devils 14-6 at New Canaan High School field. Don Smart ran 70 yards for Stratford, Art Pistney added two points, Doug Sulick added an 85-yard TD, and New Canaan failed on an extra point. Stratford meets Bridgeport Shehan Center Trojans next Sunday at Longbrook Park.
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Late Saturday Scores From College Football and Others
A jumble of scores lists teams across conferences with Texas A&M and LSU tied 7-7, Abilene Christian and others in action, and numerous results including Minnesota Duluth 73 Mankato 3, Ole Miss and Southern California notables, plus various smaller schools like Denison 28 Wooster 7 and California Riverside 42 Santa Clara 34.
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McNally Relied On Curve Ball For Series Win
Orioles pitcher Dave McNally silenced the Dodgers to seal a four game World Series sweep. He earned the win aided by catcher Andy Etchebarren and coach Harry Brecheen praise. Frank Robinson homered in the fourth to seal Baltimore’s victory over Los Angeles.
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