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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1963
Page
7
In a World Series opener, Sandy Koufax struck out 15 Yankees and allowed six hits in a 5-2 Dodgers win. He tied a series strikeout mark, overcame fatigue, and received backing from a John Roseboro homer. The Dodgers moved from underdogs to slight favorites for the series as Ford struggled for the Yankees.
Roger Maris of the Yankees went hitless in four at bats as his World Series average dropped to 14. The veteran outfielder has 14 hits in 44 at bats across 20 Series games, with past averages of 267 in 1960, 105 in 1961, and 174 in 1902. Carl Erskine of the Dodgers struck out 14 Yankees on Oct 2 1953, matching Sandy Koufax’s feat, while Carl Hubbell pitched a five hitter 30 years ago to beat the Senators in the opening Series. Mel Ott had four hits including a home run for the winners.
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in the first game of the World Series with a 7 to 2 score. Key players included Koufax and Roseboro for LA and Ford, Williams, and Howard for NY. Net receipts were $490,259.11 with shares dividing among the commission, players, and clubs totaling $250,032.14 to players.
In local bowling, five leagues produced no standout series. Lafe Douglas scored 224 and 202, John Oesch 210 and 214, Ed Paver 202 and 206, with Bill Lamielle topping a 241 best single game. Other 200s included Fort Stewart 235 Rex Ireland 209 Phil Sample 209 and more. Larry Shannon 215 led the Men C League while Carl Peterson and Clarence Madison paced their leagues. Millie Orn led the Women of the Moose in action.
Local youths 8 to 11 can attend a two hour Punt Pass and Kick clinic at Loveland Field this Saturday from 1 to 3 PM led by Vic Cragg assisted by Bill Mitchell and Beaver squad members. The nationwide event, sponsored by Ford Motor Company and local dealers, features a morning session for 8 and 9 year olds and an afternoon session for 10 and 11 year olds.
Bears and Wildcats played to a 6 6 deadlock at Loveland Field in a recreation football tie. Blair scored for the Cats in the second period and Swart tied it late. Both extra points failed. Teammates and opponents named include Blair Jin Clapp Swart and Swart for the Bears along with many Wildcats players. New York Yankee coach Johnny Sain is hospitalized after a jaw fracture from breaking up a fight on the eve of the World Series.
Corry High enters a pivotal game as coach Lou Hanna, legendary for a 46-season tenure, eyes his 100th victory. Since arriving in 1941 he rebuilt the Beavers amid a strong lineage of players, aiming for a sixth Section Two crown and another strong season after a 4-0 start.
In a Piney school football game yesterday a player stopped breathing on the third play. Coach Otto Low used immediate rescue steps to revive the youth who entered serious condition and remains hospitalized. The incident occurred after a Savataga runner collided with him amid rough play.
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