Yankees Clinch 1962 World Series In Pitching Triumph
New York Yankees win the 1962 World Series over the San Francisco Giants in seven games powered by superb pitching. Ralph Terry shines in three starts, with Jack Sanford defeated in the pivotal seventh game as the Yankees secure their 20th title in 27 series. The Giants fight hard, leaving the tying run on third and winning on second with two out in the ninth.
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Willie McCovey
Sonny Jurgensen To Sit On Eagles Bench
AP reports quarterback Sonny Jurgensen, once a record setting passer for the Eagles, will be benched in Sunday's NFL game against Washington. King Hill starts, a major shakeup by coach Nick Skorich as the club seeks to rebound from a 1-4 start. Jurgensen has rarely left the lineup since succeeding Norm Van Brocklin last year.
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Dying Coach Gets Pink Slip in Oakland Raiders Shakeup
In Oakland California head coach Marty Feldman was fired after the Raiders fifth straight loss and replaced by Red Conkright, as Wes Fry announced. Feldman offered no comment. The team next plays Buffalo on the road.
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Red) Conkright
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Giants skipper looks ahead after 1962 World Series
San Francisco manager Alvin Dark praised the Giants for a strong season and declined major changes for 1963. He noted two near misses in the final game, including McCovey’s liner just snagged at second and Alou’s late bunt, with players debating whether Alou could have scored on a different play.
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Giants Lose Slugging Chance In Ninth Inning
The recount of hits shows a pivotal bunt by Chuck Hiller in the ninth that could have put Matty Alou on second when Mays doubled. A near-miss fair ball and a controversial walk by Jack Sanford to Ralph Terry shaped the final frame, leaving the previously dominant Giant starter frustrated after four straight balls to Terry.
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Lead 2 Ball Tourney Opens With Narrow Pittsburgh Lead
Cleveland, Ohio duo took a one stroke edge into round two of the $10,000 Invitational Pro Golf Two Ball at Churchill Valley C C. Frank Harned and George Bigham produced eight birdies and one bogey for a seven under par 65.
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Giants edge Yankees in most but not all series stats
In Candlestick battles the Giants led in most categories except the important games won column. They hit .226 to the Yankees’ .199, with Giants securing 10 doubles to 6 for New York and 5 homers to 3. Only three Giants players reached a 900+ pace across seven games, Jose Pagan at .368 and Yankees’ Tom Tresh at .321 among the leaders. Bowan Bowman appeared in 46 wins for San Francisco, including a series game he started in with Pagan benched for Ed Bailey at the eighth.
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Ralph Terry Day Arrives After World Series Heroics
The New York Yankees star Ralph Terry, who delivered a four hit shutout to clinch the 20th World Series, is welcomed with a brass band and festivities. Mrs. Tanya Terry awaits his return to Larned as he may travel home tomorrow, with his car still in New York.
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Cardinals release Red Schoendienst to become coach
St. Louis General Manager Ring Devine announced the unconditional release of infielder Red Schoendienst from playing duties. Schoendienst will shift to a full-time coaching role. Devine also noted a tournament with a seven-state field ending Thursday and a first prize of $2,000.
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Bowlarama scores highlight busy bowling leagues
League leaders posted high series in multiple divisions at Bowl-Aire venues. Dot Morton topped Ava lon B with 521, while top singles reached 175. Other strong totals included Bette Kane 202, Ruth Clarke 178, Dot Lytton 178, and Betty Damon 57 split in the VFW loop. Sophie Douchas led Bowl-Aire B with 510 series across three games. Joan, Florence, Jonetta, and Barbara Gibas posted notable scores in various brackets.
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Dot Lytton
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Betty Damon
Sophie Douchas
Jean Crage
Florence Lamilelie
Caroline Leste
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Bradford
Donna Reynolds
Mayden Niedomys
Thelma Paulson
Norman Watrouls
Slagle
Nd A. McCray
Johnson Montgomery Friday Battle Of Super Ball Carriers
Kane Wolves visit Corry for a top season game at Sheen Field as Larry Johnson and Tim Montgomery clash. Montgomery has scored 19 touchdowns this season and leads Kane with 150 total points, while Johnson has 5 of Corry’s 8 1 2 points and 250 rushing yards in the 41 1 season. The contest pits two premier backs against a stout line unit led by center Mike Vinecut as both teams eye a high-stakes victory.
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John Butters
Dick Scholton
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McQuown
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Dick Weaver
Dan Capella
Beavers wallop Wildcats 19 0 in 1962 recreation gridiron
Beavers overwhelmed Wildcats 19 to 0 at Loveland Field as Greg Marsh scored two rushing touchdowns and Carm Piccirilla added a 29 yard keeper. Cats failed to score, while Bears kept hope for a three way tie with Trojans in today’s games, with possible playoff needed.
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Corry aims to repeat 1960 loss in Wolves clash
In Friday action the Beaver defense faces a tough assignment as Titusville star Titusville scored 26 points, while Corry remembers a 1960 visit by the Wolves when Corry failed 26-12. Corry plans no slip ups Friday.
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