Dodgers Confident as World Series Opens Against Yankees
The Dodgers enter the World Series as underdogs with confidence, while the Yankees are favored by oddsmakers. Don Newcombe may start for Brooklyn against Whitey Ford at Yankee Stadium, with rain expected to clear before game time. Mantle’s leg injury limits him to pinch-hitting, and Casey Stengel plans platoon options in the Yankees lineup as Brooklyn relies on veterans and a tough pitching matchup.
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Racing Days Of High Gun Tops New York Event
High Gun defeats rivals at Belmont in a standout performance with jockey Robert J. Klebern guiding the colt after a discussion with trainer Mit Hitach. The plan shifted from a prior retirement to stud, spurred by a display of apparent trouble the horse showed.
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Abandons Effort To Clean Up Boxing Anenstated Pras
Minneapolis reports an elder boxing figure, George A. Barton, former NBA president, withdraws a two year crusade against racketeers and admits no support from his committee. He offers to testify before Congress and criticizes lack of assistance from NBA colleagues.
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Fullmer Meets Boyd Tonight In Chicago Bout
Gene Fullmer a 23 year old from West Jordan Utah is the underdog as he meets Bobby Boyd in a 10 round middleweight bout at the Stadium tonight televised on ABC at 9 p m. Boyd 20 is 42 1 underdog in a clash with 34 victories 2 draws and losses. Fullmer has lost only one of 33 fights and has 19 knockouts. Boyd has won three straight since a loss to Milo Savage and defeated Lloyd Triplett and Tony Anthony.
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Five New Private Hunting Preserves Open in Pennsylvania
Five private hunting preserves will open in Pennsylvania, totaling nineteen sites in the state. The program allows restricted hunting on pheasants quail and some may offer mallards. duck season runs October 10.
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Little World Series tied after 10 innings in Rochester
In a tied 4-4 finish after 10 innings, Minneapolis and Rochester split a best-of-seven contest. Also: Johnny Gorman, 134 pounds, Brooklyn, outpointed Tony Sansone, 148 pounds, New York, in Trenton New Jersey. Bucks County season opens October. Special nonresident hunting license offered for three days at $3.18 on regulated preserves.
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Durocher Signs NBC TV Deal Amid 50,000 Year
Leo Durocher accepts NBC television offer in a 50 000 per year contract. NBC executive Robert W. Sarnoff cites his managerial skill and wide entertainment connections. Durocher to work as talent relations sports commentator and guest star after World Series exit. He says he is definitely through with baseball for now.
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Bowling stars shine as Teague leads city action
In Akron last night teague bowler Keglers led with a 234 game amid several double centuries by Prugar Lord Watrous Fleisch, Baressi, Skinner, Hixson and others. A slated welterweight bout Martinez Steen was canceled due to small turnout at Akron Armory with about eleven spectators.
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Lane Is Named Cardinals GM and Walker Fired
Lane named general manager of the St. Louis Cardinals with Harry Walker gone. Stanky, former manager, may return to baseball with the Minneapolis Millers, Giants farm club. Meanwhile Paul Richards’ plan to step down as Baltimore manager faced board veto. Lane reportedly has a successor in mind described as class very. Big league moves unfold on eve of World Series opening.
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World Series Preview Yankees vs Dodgers
AP notes New York Yankees as American League champions and Brooklyn Dodgers as National League champions. Best of seven series scheduled for multiple games in New York and Brooklyn with opening day weather, projected attendance, and game times. Managers Casey Stengel and Walter Alston. Series odds favor New York 13-10 and opening game 6-5. Probable opening pitchers Whitey Ford for New York and Don Newcombe for Brooklyn.
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Bowlers Lead With 192 as Rose Gluvna Tops Scores
Rose Gluvna rolled a 192 to lead last night in ladies bowling circles with Grace Rogers 161 Jimé dackman 180 Bertha Carroll 178 Norberta Kane im Clara Hill 178 and Bonnie Lewis 183 close behind in the field.
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Potato Bowl Friday Slated Here by Local High School
Corry High School prepares for Friday’s Potato Bowl against Franklin in Section IL League play. A Chamber of Commerce trophy will go to the winner. Coach Lou Hanna leads drills focusing on blocking tackling and offense as Jim McCullough and Jack Mays headline the visiting squad.
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Missing Gridder Back At Colorado
Joe Connors, second string tackle for Colorado, returned to practice after disappearing Saturday during the Arizona game. Assistant coach Ray Jenkins quoted Connors from Pittston, saying he left the bench due to bench riding and returned home before apologizing for leaving and vowing to help the team.
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