WVU Pittsburgh game telecast tickets on sale at Civic Center
Charleston Civic Center announced 5400 reserved seats for a closed circuit telecast of WVU vs Pittsburgh on Saturday October 13 1962. Three TV cameras cover the game with 14 by 20 foot screens promising a 50 yard line view. WVU athletic director Red Brown notes tickets are available for high school groups at reduced rates and orders are due by October 12 1962 with mail orders held at the box office for pickup Saturday.
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Yankees edge Giants as Maris drives in winning runs
The New York Yankees took a 2-1 World Series lead by defeating the San Francisco Giants 3-2. Bill Stafford, 24, pitched four hits and overcame a shin injury, with Roger Maris delivering a clutch single in the seventh and a second-inning rally error setting up the tying two-run frame. Ed Bailey homered late for the Giants, but a failed double play in the seventh sealed the Yankees' victory and set Whitey Ford to start the fourth game in New York.
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Moye Sets Lap Record and Wins Bluefield Speedway Race
Ernie Moye set a 16.9 second lap qualifying record and won the third 10 lap heat and the 25 lap feature at Bluefield Mountaineer Speedway on Sunday. Jess Athey of Beckley took first in the first race, Hank Shumate won the second race, and Moye dominated the last races with Prince close. Races are scheduled for next Sunday at 2:00 p.m. with helmet dash and heat results listed.
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Pirates Purchase Taylor and Merullo From Farm Club
PITTSBURGH Pirates announce purchase of catcher Carl Taylor and infielder Len Merullo Jr from Columbus farm club in the International League. Pirates also announce that catchers Gary Rushing and Cal Neeman were sold to Columbus.
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Iowa Captain Remembers Turning Points In Career
Larry Ferguson recalls a late-season eligibility ruling allowing an extra Big Ten season after knee injury in 1961. He discusses being elected captain by Iowa teammates, shifting from fullback to left halfback in 1960 and posting 7.3 yards per carry on 90 attempts, leading to All-America recognition.
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Liston Sees No Demand For Patterson Return Fight
Sonny Liston and manager Jack Nilon oppose a return bout with Floyd Patterson, saying the public would reject a rematch and Patterson should first beat a stronger challenger like Cleveland Williams. If released, Liston’s next fight would likely be against Ingemar Johansson. Patterson is criticized as overhyped, with D’Amato blamed for the preposterous buildup.
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Foyt wins 150 mile Michigan race at fairgrounds
A J Foyt of Houston, former Indy 500 winner, captured the 150 mile Michigan State Fairgrounds event in 2 hours 1 minute 10 seconds earning 2200 dollars. Also reports: NHL Press Association names interim president Jacques Beauchamp and Bruins beat Springfield 6 1 in final preseason game before 5318 fans.
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Mountaineers Remain Unbeaten In Tight Southern Clash
West Virginia defeats Boston University 7-0 to stay spotless through three games, while Pitt edges California 26-24. Tech shocks Virginia 20-15 as VMI and William and Mary lead the conference with 2-0 marks. Citadel drops to fourth as George Washington climbs into fifth with a Friday win.
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Stafford Feels Lucky On Line Drive By Alou
New York based UPI reports on pitcher Bill Stafford who dodged a driving line drive hit by Felipe Alou in Yankee Stadium. The shot struck his shin as he pitched a two hitter into the eighth. he finished the game with a 3 to 1 lead, despite pain. Stafford recalls a fatal line drive injury to a high school teammate eight years earlier and credits his father’s brickyard hard work for his control.
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Beckley To Host State Cap In 64 Bowling Tourney
Beckley will host the West Virginia State Handicap Bowling Tournament in 1964 as announced by Dix Manning. Manning, secretary of the City Bowling Association and newly elected State Bowling Association president, expects 300 to 400 fireman teams in doubles and singles, projecting about 50 000 dollars for Beckley merchants over 12 weeks. The 1963 event will be in Weirton. Other officers named include P. C. Johnson secretary-treasurer, L. B. Carper vice president, and Al Hofman second vice-president.
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Campbell and Nelson tie for 13th in Losantiville Pro Am
Billy Campbell of Huntington and Byron Nelson of Roanoke tied for 13th in the $10,000 Pro Am Invitational at Losantiville Country Club. They posted 67 48 135 while Jack Nicklaus and Pondel Savic shot 63 64 127 to win by four strokes in a field of 72 pairs.
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Tickets On Sale For Flying Eagles Homecoming Game
Principal C G Peregoy of Woodrow Wilson High School announces advance ticket sales for the Flying Eagles homecoming game Friday night against East Bank. Sales begin 9 a m Tuesday at the high school Colony Drug and Keatley's Inc with 1583 home stand reserved tickets, 999 general admission in home stands, and 639 visiting stand tickets. Game time is 730 p m at Van Meter Stadium.
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Pesky Named Boston Manager Seizes 1963 Plan
New York United Press International reports Johnny Pesky, 42, takes over as Boston Red Sox manager from Mike Higgins after the World Series game. He plans to meet with Higgins to review the roster, saying he is eager for the challenge and will lay out a man-for-man assessment. Higgins stays with the club as executive vice president.
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World Series Facts and Figures 1962 Yankees Giants
Facts and figures on the 1962 World Series pitting the New York Yankees against the San Francisco Giants. Includes results to date, remaining games dates and locations, odds, game times, managers, fourth game pitchers, weather, stadium capacities, TV radio coverage, and financial splits.
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World Series Game Four probable lineups listed
San Francisco lineup features Kuenn Hiller at second Mays Cepeda at first F Alou N Davenport Bailey Pagan at shortstop Marichal on the mound. New York bats Kubek Richardson Tresh Mantle Maris in right field Skowron at first Boyer at third Ford to the plate. Umpires Honochick Barlick Berry Landes Spar ALNL. Left field foul line Burk Hart NL, right field foul line unnamed.
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