Reds To Take World Series In Six Games
George McLaughlin argues Cincinnati will upset New York in six games. He notes Reds’ road to the pennant, Hutchinson’s pitching moves, and players like Kasko Blasingame Cardenas Chacon and Robinson Pinson plus outfield speed. Crosley Field might favor Mantle and Maris, but Cincinnati's pitching edge could decide.
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Elio Chacon
Kasko
Blasingame
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Pinson
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Cletis Boyer
Gordy Coleman
Coleman
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Moose
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Mickey Mantle
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L.A
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O'Toole
Purkey
J. B. Hash
Prince Street
Hash
Red
Earl Halsey
MacArthur
Area Fans Back Reds In World Series Preview
Donald Meadows summarizes a Beckley area survey on who will win the World Series between the Yankees and Reds. Eighty percent favor the Reds, but only 56 percent of them think Cincinnati can win. Many cite Yankee hitting power, while Reds backers praise young pitching and long-suffering Cincinnati.
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Arthur
Norman
Mullens
New York
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Crab Orchard
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Yankees
Bill McKechnie
Fred Hutchinson
Donald Meadows
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Nati
Sheriff Okey Mills
Harry Perkowski
Red
Cotton White
Reds or Yankees Face Off in 1960s Style Fan Bets
A collection of reader comments on the World Series match up between the Reds and the Yankees. Cincinnati fans cite Clutch hitting and home field at Crosley Field while Yankees supporters highlight power hitting and belief in a seven game or six game finish. Names include Ernest Bates John Belcher and Ted Stover with addresses.
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Ernest Bates
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Yanks
John Belcher
Ridge Avenue
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John
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Cincy May Have Edge In Pitching
The dispatch argues Cincinnati Reds hold the edge in pitching for the World Series, with Jim OToole Joey Jay and Bob Purkey leading a strong staff, while the Yankees counter with Whitey Ford Ralph Terry and Bill Stafford supported by solid relievers.
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Joey Jay
Bob Purkey
Bill Henry
Jim Brosnan
Jay Hook
Jim Maloney
Kent Hunt
Yanks
Whitey Ford
Lewis Arroyo
Bob Turley
Ralph Terry
Bill Stafford
Jim Coates
Mickey Mantle
Roger Maris
Cincinnati
Bombers
O'Toole
Yankee
Ken Hunt
Jim Maloniey
Ken Johnson
East West clash opens Midget League second half on Woodrow Wilson field
East Beckley’s Wildcats host West Beckley to start the final five weeks as Bowling Addition aims to extend its second place by beating third place South Beckley. The Blue Devils seek a third straight win, matching their 12-6 season first meeting with the Bushwhackers.
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Woodrow Wilson
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Rusty” Rappold
Randy Delp
East Wildcats
Steelers' Sandusky may miss Eagles clash with sprained ankle
Pittsburgh guard Mike Sandusky suffered a severe ankle sprain in the loss to the Rams and may be sidelined for Sunday's game in Philadelphia. X-rays showed no fracture. Coach Buddy Parker will start Ron Stehouwer at left guard if Sandusky cannot play. Linebacker Mike Henry has a twisted knee but will try to practice. The Eagles seek a rebound after their 30 27 loss to the Cardinals. Pittsburgh remains winless in three.
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UPI
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Philadelphia Eagles
Sandusky
Los Angeles Rams
Mercy Hospital
Buddy Parker
Ron Stehouwer
South Park
Mike Henry
Rams
Eagles
Steelers
St. Louis Cardinals
Pitt Coach To Step Up Grid Drills Today
Pitt coach Johnny Michelosen will intensify drills today as the team readies for the intersectional showdown with the Washington Huskies on the West Coast next Saturday.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
Johnny Michelosen
Washington Huskies
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