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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1962

Page

9

Dark and Houk Ready for Deciding World Series Game

San Francisco Giants manager Alvin Dark and Yankees leader Ralph Houk both vowed victory as Jack Sanford and Ralph Terry faced off in the deciding World Series game. Dark praised Sanford's form and prepared changes including Willie McCovey, Tom Haller and Orlando Cepeda, while Houk asserted the Yankees would win as their aces tuned up for the showdown.

SAN Francisco UPI Alvin Dark San Francisco Giants Ralph Heuk New York Yankees Jack Sanford Ralph Terry Aon Dark Sanford Houk Candlestick Park Terry Billy Pierce Whitey Ford Willie McCovey Tom Haller Orlando Cepeda Cepeda

Baby Buffalo Barnett A Top Oregon All America Bid

Steve Barnett, 252 pound right tackle at 6 1, anchors Oregon line. A two year All Pacific Coast choice with a 3.31 GPA, he blocks superbly and rumbles for field position, helping Duck backs gain 309 yards vs Texas and 491 vs Utah. Barnett, nicknamed Baby Buffalo, is seen as a top pro draft prospect and headlines Oregon football progression with strength, speed, and durability.

Richard H. Syring Baby Buffalo Barnett Texas Utah Steve Rice Houston Air Force Academy Colorado Springs Ohio State Columbus Eugene Len Casanova Oregon Lynn Lynn Halter Far West Steve Barnett

World Series lineups released for game seven

San Francisco and New York announce probable starting players for game seven. Key names include Mantle, Maris, Mays, McCovey and Cepeda for the two teams, with Terry and Sanford listed as pitchers and infielders among the designated lineups. Umpire crews are named for plate, bases and outfield positions.

San Francisco UPI New York Kubek Richardson Tresh Mantle Maris Howard Skowron Boyer Terry Burkhart Soar New York AB RH RBI Kubek Fresh Rf Howard Skowron Ib Eeeeras Ford Coates P A Lopez Enwe Bridges ABRH RBI Rac II Im. Alou If Hiller Alou Cepeda Ib Davenport Bailey Seer iPagan Bencaanee As Pierce P

Landing Fish Tips From The Moment Of Truth

Anglers learn the landing phase marks the moment of truth and the key to a trophy. Techniques include using a landing net for sunfish or salmon, submerging it quietly, leading the fish head first, and scooping upward. For beaching, ease the fish through shallows, then lift by the lower lip or nose the fish into a rock.

Cepeda Finds Power as Giants Force Game Seven

Orlando Cepeda rested six days boosted by a 35 ounce bat, delivering a three for four hitting spree including a key fifth inning single to drive in the go ahead run. The Giants defeated the Yankees 5-2 at Candlestick Park to tie the World Series at three games each and extend the series. Cepeda, exhausted after a 298 game season, shed a slump with new bat weight and rested approach.

Giants Dark Yankees Houk Sanford Terry New York Tom Tresh Candlestick Park Lvilip Ulli Orlando Los Angeles Dodgers New York Yankees Cepeda al Dark Phillies San Francisco Willie Mays

Tech considers ACC bid and stadium needs

Virginia Tech Athletic Director Frank Moseley called the ACC membership question an administrative matter. A national report said Tech would seek ACC entry after a new stadium is built, with capacity targets of 35 000 to 40 000 and costs of 1.5 to 2 million. Tech currently faces Virginia and Wake Forest in basketball and football this year.

Blacksburg VPI Virginia Tech Frank Moseley National Sports ACC Moseley Tech Virginia Wake Forest

Orthopedic Expert Links Practice Risk to Car Travel

Less Hazard Chapel Hill NC Dr Jack C Hughston says football players face higher injury risk en route to practice than on the field. The Columbia Ga surgeon notes a successful car ride reduces crash risk and implies scrimmages may be safer when travel is hazards free.

Chapel Hill N. C Nea North Carolina Memorial Hospital Jack C. Hughston Columbus

Army Takes Lead In Lambert Trophy Balloting

Army rose to No 1 in the Lambert Trophy rankings after defeating previously unbeaten Penn State. The Cadets received six of eight first place votes, with Penn State taking the remaining two. Holy Cross moved to third, followed by Syracuse Pittsburgh Dartmouth Navy Princeton Boston College and Villanova.

NEW York UPI Army Penn State Holy Cross Syracuse Pittsburgh Dartmouth Navy Princeton Boston College Villanova

1962 World Series Facts and Figures

UPI summary of the 1962 World Series between the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants. It covers standings with 3–3, schedule details for each game including scores, seventh game location Candlestick Park on Oct 16, series odds, pitchers, officials, and financial figures such as attendance 332,816 and total receipts 2,522,346.07 with allocations to commissioner's cut clubs and leagues players pool.

San Francisco Giants Ralph Houk New York Yankees Yankees Candlestick Park SAN Francisco UPI Giants Ralph Terry Jack Sanford National Broadcasting Company

John Carroll Hosts Allegheny in PAC Showdown

John Carroll Blue Streaks, tied for PAC lead, host defending champion Allegheny in a key unbeaten matchup. Carroll posted 424 rushing and passing yards in a 67 point win over Wayne, while Allegheny’s Stoner Tracy threw three TDs in a 1962 win over Case Tech. Western Reserve travels to Wayne State as Thiel and Washington and Jefferson meet, Tech hosts Bethany.

Greenville John Carroll Allegheny PAC Carroll Wayne Stoner Tracy Gators Case Tech Western Reserve Wayne State Thiel Washington and Jefferson Tech Bethany Tracy Thief Bethany Washington Jeff Wayne State

Mets Strike 1963 Deal With Buffalo Bisons

The New York Mets contract with the Buffalo Bisons of the International League for 1963 aims to strengthen minor league arrangements. Army tops Lampert Trophy ballot after beating Penn State, while Penn State eyes Syracuse clash to rebound. White Sox announce three-player sale to Indianapolis to trim roster. Jim Marshall released to join Chunichi Dragons in Japan. Steelers open drills at South Park ahead of Sunday Dallas game. Britain’s Vardao enters the Laurel IAI at Washington, D. C. on November 12.

New York Mets Buffalo Bisons Army Penn State Chicago White Sox Indianapolis American Association Nittany Lions Syracuse Jim Marshall Pittsburgh Pirates Chunichi Dragons Steelers South Park Dallas Cowboys Forbes Field Great Britain Washington, D. C Laurel

Vizier's marchioness accepts Belmont race bid

The marchioness of Vizier said she will race Val de Loir, a top three year old, in the Man o' War Stakes at Belmont Park on October 27.

Paris UPI Marchioness of Vizier Val de Loir France Belmont Park

Pierce's Strong Arm Helps Giants Tie World Series

San Francisco pitcher Billy Pierce delivered a three hit 5-2 win to even the World Series at 3-3 against the Yankees. Pierce pitched 4 1 3 perfect innings, allowed a homer to Roger Maris, and received strong support from Orlando Cepeda and Willie Mays as Ford labored in Candlestick Park.

New York Yankees Pierce San Francisco Giants Billy al Dark San Francisco Yankees Candlestick Park Ford Giants Felipe Alou Cletis Boyer Willie Mays Cepeda Alou Maris Mays

Boxscore and game notes for New York at San Francisco

The boxscore shows New York scoring 2 runs and San Francisco 5. Key plays include Maris hitting a home run and Cepeda and Boyer doubling. Pitchers Ford took the loss for New York, Bridges earned the win for San Francisco, with Ford allowing the runs across seven innings and issuing eight hits and five walks. Alignment and defensive positions listed for players Cubs through Burkhart.

Coates New York San Francisco Boyer Ford Davenport Kubek Richardson Skowron Howard Hitler Cepeda Maris Mays

Unsung Hero Clancy Sheehan Raised Giants Groundswell

SAN FRANCISCO UPI. Tom Clancy Sheehan, once a hotel house detective, is hailed as the unsung hero who scouted the Yankees and fed reports to Giants manager Alvin Dark. His near-legendary tenure as a manager in 1960 is recalled as chaotic, with clubhouse antics described as a real circus.

San Francisco UPI Yankees Tom (Clancy) Sheehan San Francisco Giants Mickey Mantle Elston Howard Bobby Richardson Roger Maris Sheehan Giant Alvin Dark Horace Stoneham Dodgers Clancy Love Bill Rigney Dark

Steelers Set to Face Cowboys in Weekend Showdown

Pittsburgh aims to extend a 3-2 NFL Eastern Division run as they prep at South Park for Sunday at Forbes Field against the Dallas Cowboys. Coach Buddy Parker hailed recent progress after a 20-17 win over the Giants moved them into a second place tie with New York. Steady fullback John Henry Johnson boosted the offense with 123 yards on 22 carries to reach second in unofficial NFL rushing totals.

Pittsburgh UPI Steelers South Park Dallas Cowboys Forbes Field Buddy Parker New York Giants Parker Washington ‘Redskins Cowboys John Henry Johnson NFL

Moss To Undergo Eye Operation After Crash

London report notes top auto racer Stirling Moss, seriously injured in a 120 mile per hour Easter crash, plans an operation soon to realign his eyesight. He says forward vision remains fine but side vision is doubled in mirrors, hampering racing. Moss has not raced since the accident and recently returned from an American trip where he was fined for speeding.

London UPI Stirling Moss Moss America

Sophia Senior LL Meeting Tonight at City Hall

The Sophia Senior Little League will hold an important meeting tonight at 7 p m at City Hall. The league forms after Slab Fork District Babe Ruth League was dropped and plans to establish six teams as one of its first actions.

Sophia City Hall Slab Fork

Boxer Lavorante Remains In Coma After Fight

Alejandro Lavorante, 25, Argentine heavyweight, stayed in a light coma and serious condition 25 days after being knocked out in a scheduled 10 round bout. He was stopped in the sixth round by Johnny Riggins of San Francisco on Sept. 21. A spokesman at California Lutheran Hospital said frequent checkups show no clear sign when he will regain consciousness.

Los Angeles UPI Alejandro Lavorante Johnny Riggins San Francisco California Lutheran Hospital Lavorante

Montgomery Ties Fayetteville in 7-7 stalemate

Montgomery Junior High salvaged a 6-6 scoreline with a 2 yard pass in the final 33 seconds to force a 7-7 tie with Fayetteville. Thomas Booker opened for Fayetteville with a 15 yard run for a early lead as Montgomery earlier beat Fayetteville 28-7 this season.

Montgomery Junior High Fayetteville Thomas Booker Faytteville Montgomery Boys Montgomery

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