Dodgers Grab a Quick 2-0 Lead In World Series Opener
Dodgers take a 2-0 lead as the Yankees flounder in the first inning. Maury Wills singles and steals, Willie Davis scoring on a misplayed play. Maris mishandles a fly ball allowing Gilliam to move to second and steal a second run. Al Downing holds without run support as Dodger pitching blunts Yankee bats.
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Pitt and Chicago Given a Mild Nod In Pro Grid Play
The weekend slate features unbeatens Pitt and Cleveland in a key Saturday NFL clash in Cleveland. Chicago hosts Baltimore as undefeated Bears visit a struggling Colt squad. Green Bay faces winless Los Angeles, and New York Giants aim to close on leaders with a Washington test.
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Keglers to Aid Lawrence Activity Center Charity Bowl
Lawrence bowlers stage the Charity Bowl at Pladium Lanes to raise funds for the Bess Stone Activity Center. The event features a singles three game handicap through October with 32 finalists and a Nov 3 final, supporting local disabled children.
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Lions to Derby Seeking No 18
Lawrence High School travels to Derby for a 8 p.m. kickoff seeking an 18th straight win in a test of league supremacy. LHS, defending state champion and No 1 in the Kansas AP poll, aims to extend its three game road trip while Derby seeks to rebound after opening losses. The game airs on WREN Topeka radio.
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Montreal and Trois-Rivieres Boxers Tie in Night Card
Montreal fighter Peter Schmidt and Trois-Rivieres rival Joey Durelle fought to a draw at 146 pounds while Tommy Dennis of Tampa defeated Harry Belafonte at 8 rounds. The Miami show matched regional talents in a crowded card.
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Houk Believes Yankees Still in Series After Two Losses
Los Angeles AP Ralph Houk, Yankees manager, refuses to concede. He says the club hasn’t hit yet but can win, citing his confidence, strong pitching from Bouton, and key plays by Richardson and Kubek as they prepare for Game 3 at Dodger Stadium. Mantle homers noted amid early series struggles.
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Weekend TV Grid Shows Duke Maryland and Cardinals Vikings
TV slate for Lawrence area lists Duke versus Maryland at 10 45 a m Saturday on channels 5 and 13 and St Louis Cardinals versus Minnesota Vikings at 1 30 p m Sunday on channel 5.
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Podres Nets Repeat Win As Dodgers Take Road Openers
New York AP report recalls Johnny Podres earning his second win as the Dodgers beat the Yankees 4-3 in a 1959 World Series second-game victory. It notes the Dodgers as the first to win opening two Series games on the road in 13 seasons and highlights Bill Skowron’s playoff homer pace across eight Fall Classics.
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Bonfire Cancelled After Students Loot Toilets at Rally
Tipton Mo AP. Tipton High School homecoming pep rally lacked a bonfire after fuel taken from outdoor toilets Monday and Tuesday. Principal C W Thomas says permission was given to remove some toilets but students also took in service units. Superintendent O W Fox ordered restoration and cancellation of the bonfire.
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Yankees Struggle as Electric Scoreboard Fails in World Series
In New York the Yankees stumble through two World Series games as the electric scoreboard glitches. The malfunction adds to the misfortunes and contributes to a rocky start for the home team.
Noted photo man Bachrach dies at 75 in Washington
Walter Keyser Bachrach, 75, scion of a famed photographic studio family, died Wednesday in Washington. In sports news, Tom Tresh of the Yankees joined an elite group by homering from both sides of the plate in a single game, and Babe Ruth's World Series home run tally reached 15.
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