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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1962

Page

9

Giants Hope to End World Series Jinx at Home

New York pitcher Ralph Terry seeks to break a 0-4 World Series mark dating to 1960 as he faces the San Francisco Giants in Game 5. He notes a rested frame and a 23-12 season, aiming to win one for his new son and himself after past losses to the Pirates, Mets, and last year’s fall to the Reds.

NEW York UPI Ralph Terry San Francisco Giants Giants Terry Pittsburgh Pirates Bill Mazeroski Yankees Cincinnati San Francisco

We'll Beat Em There Mays Says by Leo Petersen

The article cites coach Mays promising the team will beat them there, with the quote attributed to Mays as reported by Leo Petersen.

Mays

Giants and Yankees battle in fifth World Series game

New York Giants rally to a 7-3 win over the Yankees in Game Four tying the series at two games each. Chuck Hiller delivered a grand slam to spark the comeback and Willie Mays predicted a home win. The next game features Jack Sanford vs Ralph Terry at Yankee Stadium with lingering injuries to Stafford and Marichal affecting the Giants' rotation.

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Hiller's toothpick bat fuels Giants' World Series win

In New York, Chuck Hiller hit the first Grand Slam in World Series history by using Billy Pierce's lighter toothpick bat. The 7-3 victory tied the series at 2-2, with El Alou and Tom Haller also driving runs. Don Larsen earned the win after relieving in the seventh.

Skinny Guy Hero In 4th Contest

New York. Chuck Hiller, a lean second baseman for the Giants, hit a grand slam to energize his team and thrill 66,607 at Yankee Stadium. Teammates teased his wiry frame, while Willie Mays praised the moment as a confidence booster for the 27-year-old. The crowd’s reaction and the mobbing at home plate marked the night’s highlight for Hiller amid his rugged season.

NEW York UPI Giants Chuck Hiller Hiller Baseball Hall of Fame Cooperstown N.Y Rock Hudson Charlie Gheringer Yankees Willie Mays Mays San Francisco

Connecticut Governor Accepts Turkeys Challenge

Hartford Connecticut Governor John N Dempsey accepted Colorado Governor Steve McNichols challenge to enter a turkey in a national contest next January in Denver Dempsey wrote McNichols not to be too surprised if a bird from Connecticut gobbles up first prize.

Hartford

Sophia Seeks State Honors in Class A Football Run

Sophia Lewisburg Blue Hawks, 4-1, challenge for state title in Class A, facing stronger schedules with 70 percent against higher classifications. They target dethroning Stratton in Raleigh County League while Woodrow Wilson and other rivals shape a tense regional race.

Sophia Blue Hawks Clear Fork Stratton Raleigh Mullens Jess Lacy Hawks Rivesville Rainelle Woodrow Wilson Ken Wheeler Flying Eagles Wheeler Beckley Stoco Eagle Eagles Parkersburg Clarksburg East Bank Bluefield Logan Hinton Tri-County Coalfield

Oddsmakers Cut Yank's Advantage To 8-5

New York Yankees are favored at 7 to 5 in man to man betting to win the fifth World Series game against the San Francisco Giants. The Yankees are now 8 to 5 favorites for the best of seven after Giants tied the series at two games each with Monday's win.

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Jingle Boys Lead Giants To Victory

Giants catcher Tom Haller and second baseman Chuck Hiller powered a 7-3 win over the Yankees to even the World Series. Haller homered with a runner on base, while Hiller hit the first grand slam in series history. The duo, both Giants regulars, are frequently teased for their similar names.

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World Series Weather Report for Fifth Game

New York weather for the World Series fifth game forecast of 65 to 70 degrees with scattered showers and thundershowers. At 9 am EDT dark clouds covered Yankee Stadium, described as a heavy black blanket making it look like six o'clock after night.

New York UPI Yankee Stadium

World Series Facts and Figures 1962 Yankees vs Giants

UPI detail summarizing the 1962 World Series between the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants. It lists opponents, format, game results through four games, upcoming five to seven game dates, odds, times, managers, fifth game pitchers, weather, stadiums, TV radio, and financials including attendance and receipts.

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