Richest World Series Opens With Yankees Dodgers
The Yankees and Dodgers start the World Series at Yankee Stadium with Whitey Ford versus Sandy Koufax in the opener and Elston Howard expected to be key for the Yankees as major league leading baserunners Maury Wills and Willie Davis threaten to steal. If Ken McMullen sits, Jim Gilliam moves to third. the series pays over a million dollars to players.
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Whitey Ford
Sandy Koufax
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al Downings
Maury Wills
Willie Davis
Dodger Speedboys
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Downing
Jim Bouton
Ralph Houk
Ken McMullen
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Alston
Jim Gilliam
Last Day Belonged to Musial and Spahn Oldtimers
Stan Musial wrapped up his 22-year Cardinals career with two hits in a 3-2 win over the Reds, ending at 3 026 games after a late double by Cal Maxvill. Warren Spahn earned his 350th victory with a four hitter as the Braves beat the Cubs 20 0.
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Birds Begin Search For New Skipper
The Baltimore Orioles fired manager Billy Hitchcock after the season finale and offered a front office role. The club slid from contending for the 1960 pennant to seventh, despite improving to fourth this season, with attendance down to 774,343 from 790,254.
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Sam Mele
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Yanks
Crimson Tide Eyes Top Spot After Tulane Win
Alabama moved toward the No. 1 ranking by routing Tulane 26-0 as top contender Georgia Tech and others won. Mississippi State and Georgia posted wins while LSU and Vanderbilt stumbled in a crowded SEC weekend. Upcoming games include Georgia Tech at LSU and Vanderbilt hosting Alabama.
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Benny Nelson
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Bryant Criticizes Tide After 28-0 Tulane Win
Alabama coach Paul Bryant faulted the Tide’s blocking and tackling in the 28-0 victory over Tulane while praising some players and the Green Wave’s effort. Injuries hit guard Steve Allen and fullback Eddie Versprille, with Benny Nelson, Billy Piper, and Joe Namath delivering notable plays before Alabama faces Vanderbilt.
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Major League Leaders Final AP summary
The Associated Press lists top players by league. American League batting leader Carl Yastrzemski Boston .321. runs led by Bob Allison Minnesota with 97. RBIs to Stu Stuart Boston 118. hits Yastrzemski 183. National League batting star Tony Davis Los Angeles .326. runs Hank Aaron Milwaukee 121. RBIs Aaron 130. hits Hank Aaron 204. pitchers include Ford and Koufax with top win totals and strikeouts.
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Evans wins CC Invitational with 145 total
Dr C B Evans of Decatur wins the Decatur Country Club Men s Invitational by totaling 145 after rounds of 74 and 71 in bad weather. Fred Smith and Jimmy Wiley tie for second at 149 after a playoff where Smith prevailed. Multiple flight winners are listed across divisions, with finals in a crowded event.
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Jets Rally to Life in AFL Action as Ewbank Era Begins
The New York Jets improved to 2-1 after a 10-7 victory over the Oakland Raiders at the Polo Grounds. Cotton Davidson led Oakland on a 63-yard drive for the first score, while Dick Wood connected with Bake Turner on a 51-yard strike for New York. A 35-yard field goal by Dick Guesman sealed the win as the Jets defense nabbed four interceptions.
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Ole Miss Fullback Sidelined After Kentucky Win
Mississippi coach John Vaught awaited word on the knee injury to his No. 1 fullback Buck Randall who was hospitalized after Ole Miss beat Kentucky 31 7. Randall's outlook was uncertain and could sideline him indefinitely as Perry Lee Dunn starred with 140 passing yards.
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