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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1962
Page
7
Jack Kralick of the Minnesota Twins threw a near perfect game in a 1-0 victory over the Kansas City Athletics. The southpaw joined the 162-game no-hit club, adding to a season with five no-hit efforts the most since the 1950s.
Maury Wills reaches base three times with two steals and three scores as the Dodgers crush the Mets 16 to move 24 games ahead of the Giants. Strong line shows Wills’ base running and Tommy Davis power powering a big NL lead race with Cubs, Cards, and Reds also in action.
Baltimore Orioles defeated the New York Yankees 2-1, completing a four-game sweep as Robin Roberts earned his second win over New York this spring. The loss extended the Yankees’ skid to six straight, cutting their AL lead to three games while Baltimore celebrated a pennant-like surge and collected 11 hits in the win. Robins Robinson homered off Whitey Ford, his fourth major league win and a highlight of the day. Jerry Adair and Brooks Robinson led Baltimore with multiple hits.
Mina Victoria AP reports a 3 lap speed record of 47 71 by Seltini at Sanford Lake. Homer Kincaid won a class race for Car son CK TH. The Hard Lueck award went to Shut Mokranin who could not start his engines. Hatfield Speedway hosts a sprint event won by Palpelli Jones and Tartaky Cull. Rich Arrinetop and various names appear in scattered notes about racing and college sports.
In Williamsport AP reports San Jose California, winner of the 16th World Series, is hailed as perhaps the greatest Little League team. Ted Campbell, 12, a 6 foot 210 pound pitcher, delivered a no hitter as the team beat Kanaki Ir in the final. Shortstop Vaveria Takaha homered for momentum while Teague also starred on the mound.
Bobby Layne was set to lead the Steelers in a high profile clash but several players were ruled out with injuries. The team faced lineup changes as projections suggested altered roles for key backs and receivers. The conflicting reports left fans awaiting official confirmation of the starting lineup and game plan.
Minnesota pitcher Jack Kralick fired a near perfect gem against Kansas City, walking the second batter in the ninth and narrowly missing a no hitter. He relied on a fastball and slider after his curve failed to break, while catcher Barb Batley helped him survive the ninth. The Twins won 1 0 as Kralick embraced the near-miss rather than a perfect game.
Philadelphia Eagles report three players hurt in Saturday exhibition win over Washington at Charlotte North Carolina. Defensive end Genie Gossuon sprained right ankle and halfback Bob Steen sustained a shoulder injury while cornerback John Tracey suffered a possible separation.
A scattered recap of recent and upcoming major league baseball games with results from Saturday and Sunday, including Baltimore, New York, Los Angeles, Cleveland, Boston, Minnesota, Kansas City, Detroit, Washington, Chicago, Houston, Milwaukee, St. Louis, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. It lists scores, standings glimpses, and brief upcoming matchups across the National and American Leagues.
Orlando Cepeda of the Giants drove in two runs with a double and his fourth homer in three games, scoring twice in a 7-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Jack Kralick of the Twins pitched a no hit no run game against Kansas City, coming within two outs of a perfect game with a walk to George Alusik in the ninth.
Johnny Unitas sparked the Baltimore Colts to a 24-10 win over the Dallas Cowboys in Norfolk, passing for a TD and helping set up another after a 13-10 halftime tie. The Browns, Packers, Giants, Rams, Eagles, Cards and Bears also won in NFL preseason action as teams unveiled lineups and late-season form. Unitas, healthy and sharp, engineered third straight exhibition victory for Baltimore while Green Bay’s Bart Starr connected with Max McGee and Lew Carpenter for scores.
In the best of three semis At ban and Olean dominated Jamestown 16-7 at Auburn as Monte Bont and Bernie Smith led 13 walks and homers. Olean also routed Eric 16-4. A riot followed Batavia’s 5-4 decision, Erie manager Fravik Pranchi facing assault charges after confronting police. bail enabled his return for Sunday’s game.
Four division champions meet in the 11th Pony League World Series opening round tonight Houston Texas faces Joliet California hosts Greensboro North Carolina against National City California in the second game A doubleheader follows tomorrow night with the losers in the first game and the Winkers in the nightcap Singles are set for Wednesday and Thursday with another game on Friday
Summary of top season leaders across hitting and pitching categories. Includes Aba details like steals leader Wills of Los Angeles with 72 and Koufax striking out 409, plus Robinson of Cincinnati lead in doubles with 44 and home runs by Mays. Other players named include Purkey, Drysdale, Neal, Virdon, and more.
An important meeting of captains and officers of the VW Monday first shift B League 15 to be held at the club according to Gla Tripp alley maliger. The meeting is called for 7:30.
New York hosts a boxing event featuring Joey Archer from 1584 New York with Jose Gongales announced as an indigenous challenger. The card highlights a regional showdown with expectations of a strong showing by Gongales.
Harrisburg AP report says nearly three million trout were stocked in Pennsylvania streams under a federal state stocking program in 1092. The Pennsylvania Fish Commission listed 2,166,000 fish from state hatcheries and 668,500 from federal hatcheries.
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