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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1965
Page
8
The text notes Sandy will miss three games against the Twins due to Ed Dodger ace not playing on Yom Kippur. It links the holiday’s observance with potential Series impact while mentioning the Day of Atonement rituals and fasting.
The account recalls Hank Greenberg passing on Yom Kippur during the 1985 World Series pennant race era and notes similar considerations by other players. It mentions Koufax and a Detroit rabbi’s guidance, plus a prior Good Friday exhibition decision by an American League club.
National and American leagues list top hitters and pitchers with figures for games, at bats, runs, hits, and averages. Highlights include Mays, Aaron, Oliva, and Colavito among batters and Koufax, Nuxhall, and Bolin among pitchers with season totals and win loss records.
The 20 fastest race cars began practice for the Grand Prix of the United States at Watkins Glen as over 100000 fans are expected to attend the 230 mile event on Sunday. Pedro Rodriguez leads Ferrari after replacing John Surtees, who was injured in Canada. Jim Clark is hailed as a potential greatest driver, already securing the 1965 world title with seven grand prix wins this year.
Dodgers blanked the Braves as Giants edged Cincinnati in a tense pennant race summary. Dodgers hold pennant hopes with two games left, needing a win and a Giants loss to Cincinnati to clinch the flag.
Drysdale earned his 23rd win with two hits in three at bats and a top season average of .302. Dodgers used speed with a 94th stolen base creating a run. Osteen set to start tonight. Cardinals routed Astros 19-8. Twins beat Orioles 7-6. Brock and Flood each had four hits for St Louis. Buchek drove in five with homer and double.
Thursday's results list St. Louis beating Sea 19 to 8 and San Francisco defeating Cincinnati 5 to 3. Friday's night pitchers include Bunning versus Bear north in Philadelphia at New York and a slate of other matchups. Saturday schedules feature Philadelphia at New York and St. Louis at Houston among multiple games.
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