Pirates Take 3-2 Series Lead Behind Haddix gem
Harvey Haddix and Elroy Face shut down the Yankees as Pittsburgh won 5-2 in Yankee Stadium to move one win from the World Series title. Bob Friend, Matt Murrah’s choice for game six, and Casey Stengel weighed Turley or Ford for the next start. Burgess supplied the late run securing the Pirates’ edge amid a tense, playoff atmosphere with 62,753 in attendance.
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Desperate situation? Stengel paces Yankees in Game Five loss
Pittsburgh leads the World Series 3-2 after a 5-2 victory over New York in Yankee Stadium. Casey Stengel and several Yankees players discuss missed chances and pitching shifts as the Pirates take a 3-2 series edge with Forbes Field looming. Stars Turley Ford Mizell and reliefs face the challenge as the Yankees lament two straight defeats.
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Fearless Roy Face Ready To Go Again
Elroy Face, the Pirates reliever, declares readiness for another season. He cites hammering as off season training and notes his fearlessness against top Yankee hitters while reflecting on his World Series role and Pirates’ recent success.
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Series Memories: Classic World Series Moments Across 1948 and Earlier
The Associated Press recalls pivotal World Series moments: 1948 Indians edge the Braves 4-3 aided by Joe Gordon's homer and Gene Bearden’s pitching. 193 Yankees blank the Cards 2-0 behind Bill Dickey’s two-run homer and Spud Chandler’s 10-hit effort. 1923 Babe Ruth belts two homers in a 4-2 win for the Yankees over the Giants. 1908 Cubs beat the Tigers 6-1 with Orvall Overall holding Tigers to four hits and Joe Tinker homering.
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Titans Oilers game ends with player in coma after injury
Glenn, a Louisville Mississippi native who also lived in Vancouver Washington, was taken to a hospital in a coma after leaving the game in the second half. Doctor Jahkimczyk, the county medical examiner, ruled accidental death from a broken neck with autopsy showing no brain or heart injury. The fracture near the brain paralyzed him. the case compared to Roy Campanella’s injury. It was unclear if game films would be reviewed to locate the exact hit. Oilers publicist Jack Scott said it would be up to the Titans to decide on reviewing footage.
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Don Hoak’s Play At 3rd Turning Point
In the 1960 World Series game five at Yankee Stadium the Pirates lead the Yankees 4-2 in the seventh when Bobby Richardson’s grounder toward Don Hoak is snagged for an out. TonyKubek and Hector Lopez then singl e. Elroy Face preserves the lead by retiring the Yanks in order after a Mantle walk. Manager Murtaugh called it the turning point of the game.
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Notre Dame Football Ties 72 Seasons of Play
Notre Dame marks 72 seasons of football, reflecting a long-standing program history and tradition. The milestone highlights the school's enduring competitiveness and fan engagement across generations.
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Pirates and Yankees Ready for Decisive Game Six
Pittsburgh hosts a pivotal sixth game as the Pirates and Yankees prepare workouts at Forbes Field after Pittsburgh’s 5-2 win tied the series 3-2. Manager Danny Murtaugh plans to start Bob Friend, while Casey Stengel considers Bob Turley or Whitey Ford. Elroy Face’s relief two days helped Pittsburgh rebound from lopsided losses. Forecast calls for sunny mild weather and a high near 70.
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First World Series game 1923 Yankee loss recalled
New York notes mark 87 years since the Giants beat the Yankees 5 4 in the 1923 opener with Casey Stengel delivering a key inside the park run Casey also won the third game for the Giants. Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh plans a West Coast vacation to watch football and Timmy play at St James High School while Pirates players deal with injuries including Bob Skinner Dick Groat and Don Hoak.
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Finhts Ladh Nicht Upset Victory In New York Bout
New York fighter Joey Donovan of 143 New York won a split decision over Bobby Bartels of 145 New York in a tight ten round bout.
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Baseball World Series, 1960s: Yankees vs Pirates recap
Detailed game by game notes show New York and Pittsburgh in a multi game series with line scores, home runs by Maris Mantle and others, pitchers including Ditmar Ford Haddix and Turley, and attendance and revenue figures. Totals include gates, shares for clubs and leagues, and individual player receipts across the four games plus open dates and potential seventh game notes.
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Yankees face crucial Game Six after Pirates win
New York manager Casey Stengel voiced urgency after a 5-2 defeat to Pittsburgh. He weighs pitching options between Bob Turley and Whitey Ford for Game Six while praising Harvey Haddix and Elroy Face for the Pirates.
Brady Demaret Named To PGA Hall Of Fame
Brady and Demaret are new members of the PGA Hall of Fame as elected by PGA members. The two veterans, ages 73 and a former Masters three time winner, will be inducted at the PGA annual meeting in Phoenix. A third Hall of Famer will be chosen by current members later this year.
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Pirates Welcome Home in World Series Victory Parade
About 10,000 fans greeted the Pittsburgh Pirates at Greater Pittsburgh Airport as the team returned with a one game lead on the New York Yankees. Signs honored manager Danny Murtaugh and reliever Elroy Face, who also drew attention at his suburban home. Casey Stengel acknowledged the hometown reception from the visiting Yankees.
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World Series Box Score for First Five Games
Composite box score summary of the initial five games of the 1960 World Series from New York AP coverage. Includes key player lines, team totals, and pitching and batting statistics as reported in early game recaps.
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