World Series drama and Yankee strength in a tense finish
In a 5 2 ten inning win the Cardinals claim their third World Series title against the Yankees. The action hinges on pivotal plays including Pepitone and Gibson with benches and pinch hitters shaping the outcome. The series showcases enduring baseball appeal and the sport's peak spectacle despite debates over its staying power. A side note confirms High Point Swim Club appoints Bob White as coach with workouts slated across the week.
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Picking Series Hero Gibson's Pitching Lost In Shuffle
Tim McCarver delivered the game winning three run homer in the 10th inning as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Yankees 5-2 to take a 3-2 World Series lead. McCarver, a 22 year old catcher from Memphis, went 2-for-4 with a single in the sixth and a double in the eighth. He delivered the decisive hit with the bases loaded and one out, driving in two runs after reliever Pete Mikkelsen pitched carefully in the 10th. Cardinals fans welcomed their team home in St. Louis after the victory.
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Cards Take Favorite's Role 5-2 Win Makes St. Louis Choice
The St. Louis Cardinals moved to a 3-2 lead in the World Series by beating the New York Yankees 5-2 in ten innings. Tim McCarver hit a three run homer to cap the rally as Curt Siemsens neared a return and Julian Javier eyed a possible return to start.
Stottlemyre, Mikkelsen Shine in 10th as Yankees Win
In a dramatic 10th inning, New York defeats St. Louis 5 2 with McCarver delivering a 3 2 homer to right field after White’s steal and a key miscue by Pedro Gonzalez. Keane comments on a game lead and future with the frontier club. series notes linger on late heroics and front office ties.
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Gibson Wins Extra Inning World Series Thriller
New York AP reports Bob Gibson earned his first extra inning World Series victory as the Cardinals defeated the Yankees. Gibson struck out 13, while Tim McCarver delivered a three run homer in the 10th inning. The Yanks pitcher Pete Mikkelsen allowed McCarver’s blast and surrendered three homers in the loss. Cardinals outfielders recorded only one fly ball each as the game swung on Gibson’s pitching and McCarver’s bat.
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Baseball World Series: Mets? No. actual teams mentioned.
Series statistics recap from Associated Press covering four games with St. Louis and New York details. Box scores, pitchers, home runs, attendance, and revenue shares listed. schedules show remaining game on Oct 14 with tied financial splits among leagues.
Bantams Agree
World bantamweight champion Eder Jofre and challenger Jesus met in San Antonio Texas to discuss terms for a title bout. The sides reached a preliminary understanding on purse and date, with final contract details to be settled soon.
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Cravers Score Low Gross In Scotch Foursome
A Scotch foursome event at Emerywood Country Club yielded low gross to Mr. and Mrs. Bob Craver and low putts to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Husitrulid. George Marsh and his partner also placed, with Mr. and Mrs. Marsh earning a noted finish.
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McCarver's 10th inning homer tops pennant thrill
Tim McCarver called his 10th inning three run homer in the World Series game the biggest thrill of his career, even surpassing the pennant win. The blast gave the Cardinals a 5-2 win over the Yankees, putting St Louis ahead three games to two.
Colts Batter Cards 47 27 in NFL clash at Memorial Stadium
Baltimore defeated St Louis 47 to 27 before 60 213 fans in a Monday night game. Willie Richardson of the Colts muffed a play but the result was already decided as Baltimore moved into first in the Western Conference while St Louis slid into a tie for first in the East with Cleveland.
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Dogfight Tournament at Blair Park This Sunday
The four man team event uses low ball as the counting score. Over $400 in merchandise will be awarded. HPGA members must sign up by Oct. 22.
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