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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1965

Page

16

Middletown Middies Edge Springfield South In Notable Battle

Jack Gordon defended Middletown’s victory over Lowell Storm’s Springfield South squad calling it one fine game. He praised the Middies’ tremendous team effort amid hard blocking and tackling despite psychological warfare and equipment gimmicks by the Wildcats.

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Wildcats Face Off With Springfield Players Named In Profile

Gordon listed all boys who played and highlighted defensive linemen for stopping the Wildcats running game. He praised Steve Wyatt for growth since season start and his sacrifice in practice. Wyatt, 6-4, 205, shifts between football and basketball with Walker expecting him as a winter key.

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Wills Helps Dodgers Beat Twins as Koufax Shuts Them Out

Dodgers top Twins 7-0 to take 3-2 World Series lead. Maury Wills linked a pitching challenge to field lapses, collecting four hits to tie a record and start three double plays, while Koufax pitched a four hit shutout with eight strikeouts despite tiring after the seventh.

Twins welcome home as opponents look to rebound in Dodger Stadium

More than a thousand fans greet the Minnesota Twins in 37 degree weather at Twin Cities International Airport after a 7-0 loss to the Dodgers. Manager Sam Mele promises a big difference in finishing the World Series. Harmon Killebrew and Billy Martin criticize Dodger Stadium’s hard infield while Sandy Koufax dominates on the mound.

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Dodgers Take 3 2 Series Lead as Dodgers Off Board

In Las Vegas the Dodgers move ahead 3 2 in the World Series after a third straight win over the Twins. One bookmaker took the Dodgers off the board, while another held prices until Minnesota pitcher selection is announced. Jim Grant noted as a favored exception if he pitches.

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Series Facts And Figures Open Date And Games

The series opens Tuesday October 12 with game six set for Wednesday October 13 in Minneapolis Saint Paul. A seventh game, if needed, would be Thursday October 14 at Minneapolis Saint Paul.

Minneapolis-St. Paul

Major League Baseball Revenue Shares From Year Event

Attendance 35 801 generated net receipts 511 064 88 with shares: commissioner 76 659 73 Minnesota club 108 601 29 Los Angeles club 108 601 29 National League 106 601 29 American League 108 601 28 Five game totals show attendance 264 152 net receipts 2 247 559 42 commissioner 337 133 91 players 855 612 31 Minnesota club 254 203 32 national league 256 203 34 american league 256 203 32

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Kaline Undergoes Successful Foot Surgery

Detroit Tigers outfielder Al Kaline had corrective foot surgery on his left foot performed by Dr. Leslie Mitchell. The operation involved two bone corrections in the first and second toes. Kaline had struggled with the congenital defect for years but is reported to be recovering well.

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Dodgers Aim for Sweep in Minnesota in 1965 World Series

Dodgers fanned 49 in six games led by Koufax with a 1.29 ERA as they seek to close out Minnesota. Tony Oliva struggles at .158 in the Series while Ron Fairly hits .381 for Los Angeles. Maury Wills ties a shortstop record with three double plays, and Dodgers chase a nine stolen bases in the set.

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Koufax Shutout Pushes Dodgers Ahead In World Series

The Dodgers beat the Twins 7 0 at Metropolitan Stadium to take a 3 2 lead in the World Series. Sandy Koufax pitched shutout baseball fanning ten as Willie Davis Maury Wills and Ron Fairly fueled a 14 hit attack. Minnesota managed only four hits and a lone ninth inning infield single by Sandy Valdespino as Jim Kaat suffered the loss.

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Dodgers pick between Merritt and Grant for sixth game

Manager Walter Alston plans to use either rookie lefty Jim Merritt or Jim Grant in the sixth game after Mele delays his pitching nomination until after today’s workout. Tuesday is a travel date.

Walter Alston Mele Jim Merrit Jim Grant

Hawks Beat Royals In Exhibition Clash At Louisville

The St. Louis Hawks defeated the Cincinnati Royals 113 to 104 in an NBA exhibition in Louisville. Oscar Robertson scored 18 points in his first exhibition game of the season after ending a holdout.

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