Bouton's Fast Ball Carries Hopes For Yankee Miracle
In St Louis, the Yankees face elimination as Jim Bouton opposes Curt Simmons in game six. Berra leans on Bouton while Ford's status remains doubtful and Mel Stottlemyre could start if needed. Keane praises his Cardinals depth and Maxvill shines in Javier's absence, as both clubs seek a crucial World Series victory.
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New York Yankees
St. Louis Cardinals
Yankee
Yogi Berra
Jim Bouton
Cardinal
Curt Simmons
Whitey Ford
Johnny Keane
Simmons
Keane
Ray Sadecki
Roger Craig
Bob Gibson
Ford
Berra
Cardinals
Yankees
Busch Stadion
Tom Tresh
Gibson
Julian Javier
Javier
Dai
Maxvill
St. Louis
Long Ball Sluggers Struggle in World Series Showdown
In game five at Yankee Stadium and moving to Busch Stadium, top power hitters from both teams slump. White, Boyer, and Maris endure low averages while Keane cites park shadows and late-era difficulties as explanations. McCarver and Yanks hitters lead with solid averages as the series tightens.
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Busch Stadium
Bill White
Roger Maris
Ken Boyer
Lou Brock
New York Yankees
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Kenny Boyer
Iin Cis Seo
Birds
Maris
Joe Pepitone
Johnny Keane
Cardinal
New York
Yankee Stadium
Keane
Tim McCarver
Cardinals
Bobby Richardson
Mickey Mans Ifle
Elston
Howard
Friday High School Area Schedule
Ottawa at Olathe Pomona hosts Williamsburg Louisburg faces Wellsville Desoto plays Baldwin Stanley meets Eudora Spring Hill meets Gardner Auburn visits Melvern Turner clashes with Bonner Springs Rosedale faces Argentine Sunday includes Buffalo at Kansas City in Municipal Stadium plus college Ottawa at Kansas Wesleyan and Oklahoma at KU on Saturday
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Pomona
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Desoto
Baldwin
Goalie Hodge says nerves rise as Canadiens open defense
Charlie Hodge, now firmly Montreal’s goalie, says he is more nervous than last year after shutting out the New York Rangers 3-0. He noted the pressure of defending the NHL title, hoping for a Stanley Cup as Montreal and New York sit tied for first early in the season.
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Montreal Canadiens
Charlie Hodge
New York Rangers
Canadiens
Quebec
Gump Worsley
Athlete Died At 71 in Arkansas
William Albert Scrappy Moore, 71, a well known Arkansas athlete, died in Little Rock. He played briefly in the American League with the St. Louis Browns. The report notes a mixed sentence about a horse or race context: Colorado King winning six of eight starts.
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Little Rock, Ark
William Albert
Scrappy) Moore
Arkansas
St. Louis Browns
Passers Break Records Across Major Colleges This Season
New NCAA figures show Tulsa Baylor Iowa and Arizona State topping last year’s passing yards at the same season stage. Tulsa leads major colleges in total offense, while Utah State paces scoring at 44 points a game with Tulsa ranking high in passing and trailing in rushing.
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Tulsa
Baylor
Iowa
Arizona State
Yale
Utah State
Hurricanes
Pomona Faces Williamsburg In Key Unbeaten Kickoff
Pomona Indians meet Williamsburg Friday in Pomona as unbeaten Osage County League leaders. Coach Don Laws notes Williamsburg is tougher but similar to prior opponents. Key players Craig Collins, Raymon Schroeder pace a 40 point offense with strong run pass mix despite QB injuries.
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Indians
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Laws
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Raymon Schroeder
Scranton
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Schroeder
Jim Hogue
Jim Baxter
WYAU
Pomoria
Steve King
King
Lloyd Robbins
Jim Pruett
Tom Love
Gary Thompson
Melvin Sumner
Ted Wilson
Richard Altic
Baxter
Terry Mundy
Hogue
Jim Beesley
Ranson
Panthers
Ransom
Balance Marks NFL Standings Show Even Teams
New York AP reports the NFL standings reflect a balanced season with Baltimore Colts leading in offense alongside Minnesota Dallas and Philadelphia closely behind. Green Bay tops defense with even stop rates against both passing and rushing. Through Monday night against the St Louis Cardinals the Colts had 1718 total yards with 815 rushing and 903 passing. Cardinals rank fourth in total offense while Steelers lead rushing with 827 yards and sit eighth.
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Minnesota
Dallas
Philadelphia
Green Bay Packers
St. Louis Cardinals
Colts
Pittsburgh Steelers
Catfish Catch Sets Record On Warsaw River
Lloyd Nichols of 526 S Locust Warsaw Missouri caught a 34 pound channel catfish on October 10 with aid from Hershell Briton of Ottawa. Nichols used a minnow for bait and secured the notable catch.
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Lloyd Nichols
Warsaw
Hershell Briton
Ottawa
Nichols
Lawrence Lions Keep No. 1 In AP Kansas Poll
Lawrence leads with 127 points on 11 first place ballots as Wichita West and Salina follow. Ottawa slips to fifth after an upset loss. Kapaun and El Dorado rise into the top 10 with wins.
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Elon Torrence
Associated Press
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Kansas
Lawrence Lions
Lawrence
Lions
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Wichita West
Salina
Wichita Southeast
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Kapaun
Bishop Carroll
Junction City
Manhattan
Goodland
Fort Scott
Oberlin
Coffeyville
el Dorado
Arkansas City
Ottawa
Pee Etal Aishegot
Reet
Nour
Cerrudo Wins U.S. Amateur Second Round Match
R J Cerrudo of Pleasanton California shot 76 73 to total 149 and reach match play in the U S Amateur. Jimmy Grant of Wethersfield Connecticut posted 73 73 for 146 but Cerrudo defeated Grant one up in the second round.
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Pleasanton
Calif
U.S
Jimmy Grant
Wethersfield
Conn
Cerrudo
Grant
Land Speed Record Falls At Bonneville Salt Flats
Craig Breedlove, 28, regains the title fastest on wheels at Bonneville Utah, aiming to top 468.72 mph in Spirit of America and has the track reserved to Oct 26. He set two runs Tuesday totaling a record 468.72 mph on a one mile course, seeking to extend the mark against Arfons and Green.
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Utah
Craig Breedlove
Los Angeles
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Salt Flats
Breedlove
Art Arfons
Akron
Ohio
Tom Green
Wheaton
Arfons
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