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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1965
Page
9
Dodgers star Sandy Koufax faces a stubborn Minnesota lineup led by Jim Grant in a tense opener as both teams lean on strong pitching. The Twins shift to Jim Merritt to counter the Dodgers’ lefty power, with Claude Osteen and Don Drysdale waiting in the wings as the series begins.
MINNEAPOLIS ST PAUL UP I The Minnesota Twins plan a straightforward game in the World Series opener as they face the Dodgers. Al Campanis warns the Twins possess speed beyond their power and cautions opponents not to expect shenanigans or doctoring the ball.
Jim Grant has emerged as a spinning fastball pitcher for the World Series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers under manager Mele and coach Johnny Sain from the Twins. Grant credits added spin for stronger right-handed hitter containment, says the pitch breaks more now and may help his chances in the series.
WVU overwhelmed opponents with a wild offensive show as Gene Corum marveled at the scoring pace. McCune threw five touchdowns and added another, while Garrett Ford contributed three scores in a high scoring victory that left critics astonished.
MINNEAPOLIS ST PAUL Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Don Drysdale expresses happiness about pitching in a World Series game. The article notes this will be his fourth World Series appearance and mentions reactions from teammates and local optimism.
National League champion Dodgers face the American League champion Twins in a best of seven World Series. Games 1 and 2 are in Minnesota on Oct. 10 and Oct. 11, with potential Games 6 and 7 also in Minnesota on Oct. 23 and Oct. 24. Don Drysdale versus Jim Kaat to start, weather near 60, NBC carrying radio and TV coverage.
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Cincinnati Reds dismiss Dick Sisler after a rough spell in which the team lost seven of eight games. Sisler, brother of Hall of Famer George Sisler, indicated openness to another major league managerial post if offered, while noting his current commitment to the Reds.
ST LOUIS upset Cowboys 20-13 as Charlie Johnson hid the cigar in celebration. The Cardinals surged with two quick touchdowns. Dallas managed only two first downs in the first half. Johnson quipped that winning matters more than cautious play.
The Twins owner Calvin Griffith expresses confidence in adding players to boost the team. He notes substantial money at his disposal and aims to keep his club competitive, comparing ambitions to past Yankees dominance and predicting future improvements.
Former Washington to Minnesota move fuels Twins success as Griffith praises Hustle a key factor. He notes the team has drawn strong attendance above 192,000 and now eyes continued dominance with Lemon’s batting study and holdover coach Naegele shaping young stars including Jim… in a season that has seen the Twins clinch the American title and project long term strength.
United Press International reports results from New York where Emile Griffith stopped Harry 60 percent. In England Billy Lotte and South Africa John son posted 191 and 179 weights, with England listed. Providence Rhode Island saw Willie Pep at 136 percent in Hartford Connecticut events.
Westerhamia, a 27 year old champion from the Islands, dominated the bout with relentless body work and speed. Griffith drew blood from Scott’s nose by the seventh round and extended his record to 47 wins and 7 losses, earning $11,200 from the purse.
UPI reports the first major trade of the season. The deal involves a 213-hitting outfielder Thomas and minor leaguer George Smith who won 20 games in 1963 but went 10-18 last season. Smith batted .004 in 82 games for the Tigers.
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