Shamsky Reflects on First World Series At Bat
Art Shamsky recalls his World Series debut with the New York Mets in Memorial Stadium Baltimore. He struck out on the first pitch, then fouled or hit hard but failed to reach base as the Mets lost the opener. He notes prior MLB first times and a Hall of Fame bat memory from Cooperstown.
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Mustangs Set to Clash With Fresno State in Rivalry Renewal
Cal Poly and Fresno State renew their long rivalry in a Saturday night showdown at Mustang Stadium. Both teams enter 3-1 after recent wins, with Cal Poly seeking to reverse a 22-3-1 series deficit and avenge last year’s 17-0 loss.
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Agee’s two big World Series catches steal the show
Vic Wertz says Agee’s left center grabs on Paul Blair and a relay shot saved five runs and overshadowed Mays’ famous 1954 snag. Tommie Agee, despite a .091 series average, plays with grit and may win the outstanding player auto after lifting the Mets in Shea Stadium.
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Stallworth Finds Knicks A New Kind Of Team
New York Knicks reshaped by Dave Stallworth after a heart attack at 25. Once a bench player, he returns to a team that shifts from last place to a tighter, more dynamic lineup as Coach Dick McGuire adapts strategy around his presence.
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Stallworth Beats Odds to Return to Knicks in New York
Dave Stallworth describes overcoming a life threatening heart condition without surgery. After months of recovery he returns to basketball, coaching an amateur team to a 28 1 record before rejoining the Knicks under coach Red Holtzman at the new Madison Square Garden Center.
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Titans rout Oilers as Drake and Heath star young squad
Kevin Drake and Ted Heath led the Lompoch Youth Football League senior Titans to a 43-0 win over the Oilers at Ryan Park. Drake scored four times including a 61 yard kickoff return and two-point conversions, while Heath added a 44-yard reverse TD.
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