Homers Spark Giants and Podres Sinks Dodgers in Key Tilts
In San Francisco Willie Mays broke the 1-1 tie with his 47th homer as the Giants beat Houston. Johnny Podres yielded a Cardin als homer to Gene Oliver in Los Angeles, a 10-1 St. Louis win over the Dodgers. Playoff tension rises as NY LA race tightens with three games left.
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Runnels Wins Hit Title Again
Runnels of the Boston Red Sox captured his 11th league batting crown as Mantle’s bid faltered. Mantle finished with a 321 average after two hits in his final game. Davis led the Dodgers in the NL with a 347 average while Killebrew claimed AL home run and RBI titles with 48 homers and 126 RBIs. Willie Mays clinched the NL home run crown with 47. Hank Aaron finished second with 44.
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Olive to Pitch as Colonels Seek World Series Sweep
Louisville tabbed reliable Fred Olive to pitch against Atlanta as the Colonels aimed to clinch the 1962 Junior World Series. Frank Fanok opposed Olive in the series, and Olive bested Fanok 3 1 in the second game. The Colonels led 2 1 after a bases loaded drive by Phil Roof and a pinch runner Dan ny Schneier scored the decisive run.
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1962 Baseball Standings and Results Highlight
Final 1962 American League standings show New York leading with 101 wins, Minnesota 91, Los Angeles 88, and Chicago 85. Chicago, Cleveland, Baltimore, Boston, Kansas City, and Washington follow. Sundays results include Chicago 8 New York 4, Minnesota 1 Baltimore 0, Detroit 6 Kansas City 1, Cleveland 4 6 Los Angeles 3 1, Washington 3 1 Boston 1 3.
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Dodgers Collapse In Postseason Tie With Giants
SAN FRANCISCO AP The Dodgers and Giants opened the NL pennant playoff with the Giants rallying past the Dodgers 2-1 in San Francisco aided by Willie Mays eighth inning homer as Johnny Podres pitched well but took the loss. Alston blamed a horrible slump and set up Sandy Koufax to start the next game against Billy Pierce. The two arch rivals split the season series with nine wins each and this marks the fourth NL playoff in history involving the Dodgers.
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Houk Prefers Facing Best Club In World Series Path
New York Yankees manager Ralph Houk said his goal is to face the strongest opponent as Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants begin a best of three playoff to decide the NL champion. He doubted any break for NYY, noted possible bullpen impact, and hinted Whitey Ford would start the Series opener with Ford, Terry, and Stafford in consideration.
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Paul seeking best available for Tribe boss
Cleveland AP General Manager Gabe Paul seeks a new field boss for the Indians after deciding not to renew freshman manager Mel McGaha's contract for 1963. Paul has approached Leo Durocher about the job as McGaha explores offers from another club, possibly the Kansas City Athletics.
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Tsitouris Delivers Reds Final Win Of Season
Cincinnati Reds end 1962 with a 4 0 victory over Philadelphia as John Tsitouris pitches five strong innings of a five hitter. Jerry Lynch, Gordie Coleman homer, Robinson adds two doubles to pace the win. Reds finish 94-61, Crosley Field season total 982095.
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Canadian joins Columbia as football end helper
New York AP reports John R Jack Meakins Canadian from Edmonton Alberta handles ends for Columbia football coach Buff Donelli this season. Meakins is a University of Alabama graduate.
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Jack) Meakins
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Louisville Wins Game Five in Junior World Series
Louisville defeats Atlanta 2 to 1 in the Junior World Series as the Bats move ahead 3 games to 2 in the best-of-seven set. Teams traded runs with Louisville pushing the decisive run in the late innings.
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Robinson Tired Of Being Hit
Cincinnati AP reports Frank Robinson, age 27, weighs retirement from baseball after a season with the Reds. He notes back pain and knee soreness from sliding, and discusses possible salary offers around 85,000 to 90,000 dollars, with owner Bill De Witt saying he is free to decide his future.
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Lighter Boxers Shine With Griffith Fullmer Showdown
Welterweight champion Emile Griffith meets Don Fullmer of West Jordan Utah in a key New York Madison Square Garden bout Saturday night. Griffith, 24, weighs options toward a heavier class and has agreed to a 154 pound title bout with Teddy Wright in Vienna October 17. Fullmer, 23, carries a 27 6 1 record and strives to prove his power in this non title 10 round bout alongside network telecast.
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77 Taxi Thunderbirds Lose to Sharonville at Smith Park
The 77 Taxi Thunderbirds dropped their second game of the 1962 season, losing 42 to 7 at Smith Park. After a scoreless start, Sharonville tallied 14 points in the second, 21 in the third, and 7 in the fourth, while Henderson of the locals ran 60 yards for their lone fourth quarter score.
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