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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1962

Page

8

Colts Humble Dodgers 3-2. Yankees clinch pennant

The Yankees clinched their 27th flag under Ralph Houk with an 8-3 win over the Senators as Mantle and Ford powered the offense. In the NL, the Giants cut the lead to two games after beating the Cardinals 4-2 and the Colts beat the Dodgers 3-2 in 10 innings, keeping the Dodgers’ magic number at four. Maury Wills swiped two bases, Bill Skowron homered, and Ford pitched a complete game in the Yankees’ victory. The day also saw the Tigers beat the Angels 3-2, and the Red Sox blank the White Sox 4-0.

Mantle Ford Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco Giants New York Yankees Yankees Ralph Houk Washington Senators Minnesota Twins Tony Kubek Giants Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Houston Colts Jack Sanford Matty Alou Willie Mays Tom Haller Bill White Cardinals Maury Wills Dick Farrell Colts Ed Roebuck al Spangler Detroit Tigers Los Angeles Angels Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Milwaukee Braves New York Mets

Davidson and Yost Lead Southern Conference Offense

West Virginia’s Jerry Yost and Davidson’s top junior quarterback pace the Southern Conference in total offense after opening wins. Yost rushed 82 yards and passed 87 in WVU’s 26-0 season opener win over Vanderbilt, narrowly behind Davidson’s Earl Cole who leads in total offense after two games. Senior Frank Pazaglia of George Washington posts strong pass efficiency of .773.

Washington UPI Davidson West Virginia Mountaineer Jerry Yost Yost Mountaineers Vanderbilt Earl Cole Cole Furman Elliott Keller Thirdehind Cole Wilmington N. C Frank Pazzaglia George Washington Signal Caller Steve Heckard Winston- Salem Richmond John Hilton Citadel Clyde Marsh Jim Sumner Marsh Sumner W.va John Burnison Virginia Tech Jim Procopio Boston University Jim Moss Pittsburgh Bill Fleming Oregon State William & Mary Penn State Syracuse Ing Tom Yeater Don Myers Ron Dolan Tom Woodeshick Eli Kosanovich Glen Holton Gene Heeter Art George Glenn Bennet Joel Hicks Homer Criddle Larry Tracewell W. Va Ken Herock Ray Bazzoli Ae Oo

Panthers Stress Pass Defense In Workout

Pittsburgh soid Panthers focus on guarding against passes as Baylor prepares with Don Trull a strong passer. Trull threw for 150 yards in a 19 0 loss to Houston while Pitt previously fell 23 14 to Miami due to George Mira and Baylor beat Pitt 16 13 last year with Ron Stanley two touchdown passes.

Pittsburgh UPI University of Pittsburgh Johnny Michelosen Panthers Baylor Don Trull Trull Houston University Bears Cougars Pitt University of Miami George Mira Ron Stanley

First Win Of Season North Upends South In MFL West

North Beckley defeats South Beckley 6 0 as Darrell Miller returns a 65 yard interception for a touchdown breaking the Mountaineers into the win column in a defensive MFL West game. East leads tied standings as West and South settle for a scoreless draw in the twin bill second game.

West Beckley Hornets Blue Devils Bowling Addition van Meter Stadium Mountaineers North Beckley South Beckley Bushwhackers Darrell Miller Miller South West Hornets the Devils East West North Devils Harry Miller Pat Stover Lee Crawford Rush

Injury Jinx Strikes Tigers As Bruton Breaks Jaw

DETROIT UP I reports Tiger centerfielder Bill Bruton suffered a broken jaw in a collision with Al Kaline. Bruton will miss about six weeks, worsening a pennant bid already hurt by Kaline’s broken collarbone and Frank Lary’s shoulder pull. Teammates and managers express distress over the season-ending blow and field depth concerns.

Detroit UPI Tiger Bill Bruton al Kaline Bob Scheffing Jack Homel Kaline Frank Lary Tigers Bruton Detroit Osteopathic Hospital Albie Pearson Homel

Sugar Ray to Box on in Wembley Bout After Loss

Sugar Ray Robinson plans more boxing after a 10 round decision loss to Terry Downes at Wembley Pool. Robinson and manager George Gainford dispute the ruling, while ex-champion Randy Turpin backs Robinson’s claim of victory. Downes built early points with strong body and head work, and Robinson’s late rally fell short.

Wembley England UPI Sugar Ray Robinson Punchin George Gainford Randy Turpin Terry Downes Wembley Pool Andrew Smythe Belfast Downes Robinson Gainford Turpin Sugar Ray Ray

Yankees Clinch Pennant as Rookies Spark Celebration

Yankee manager Ralph Houk saluted the rookies led by Tom Tresh Phil Linz Jim Bouton Joe Pepitone and Marshall Bridges after an 8 3 victory over the Washington Senators securing New York 27th pennant. He praised old pros Mantle Ford and Berra but stressed the rookies extraordinary contribution to the season finale.

New York UPI Ralph Houk Yankees Mickey Mantle Whitey Ford Bobby Richardson Ralph Terry Yogi Berra Tom Tresh Phil Linz Jim Bouton Joe Pepitone Marshall Bridges Houk Baltimore Yankee Washington Senators

Steelers Plan Rugged Workout At Home Sun

PITTSBURGH UP I The Pittsburgh Steelers plan a rugged workout today at South Park as they prepare for their home opener Sunday against the New York Giants The Steelers have split in two road games and are six point underdogs New York boasts star passer Y A Tittle and has beaten Pittsburgh the last three seasons Linebacker Rudy Hayes missed the Dallas Cowboys game with a knee injury and may not be ready for the Giants game

Pittsburgh UPI Pittsburgh Steelers South Park New York Giants Steelers New York Y. A. Tittle Rudy Hayes Dallas Cowboys Hayes

WVU Faces Tech With Multiple Defenses in Richmond

West Virginia University coach Gene Corum warned of a variety of defensive looks from Virginia Tech ahead of Saturday's game in Richmond. Assistant Chick Donalson scouted Tech after their 15-14 win over George Washington, while Kosanovich was slated to start with Woodeshick getting early work.

Morgantown W. Va UPI West Virginia University Virginia Tech Richmond Chick Donaldson George Washington Gene Corum Mountaineers Corum Tom Woodeshick Eli Kosanovich

Two Veteran QBs Duel as Steelers Meet Giants Sunday

Pittsburgh faces the New York Giants at Pitt Stadium with Y A Tittle 35 years older than Bobby Layne who led the Steelers to a win over the Cowboys last week. Both teams have identical season records as Cleveland beat New York and Philadelphia toppled the Giants. The Steelers list three linebackers as Myron Pottios is out with a season fracture and Rudy Hayes, John Reger injured while Myron Pottios is out for the season with a fractured arm.

Pittsburgh UPI Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh Steelers New York Giants Y. A. Tittle Bobby Layne Steelers Dallas Cowboys Giants Chuck Conerly Cleveland Browns New York Philadelphia Eagles Cowboys Detroit Lions Tom Bettis George Tarasovic Ken Kirk Myron Pottios The Lions Rudy Hayes Dallas John Reger

Spahn Ties Win Mark With 326th Victory

Milwaukee Braves lefty Warren Spahn, aged 41, tied a career record with his 326th win in a 7 3 victory over the New York Mets. Spahn said the achievement reflects pride and satisfaction and pledged further impact on baseball, noting there is life in his arm yet and comparing himself to Eddie Plank.

Milwaukee UPI Warren Spahn Ft. Knox Spahn Milwaukee Braves New York Mets Eddie Plank

Baseball standings and Tuesday results

The American League standings show New York leading with 93 wins, Minnesota 88, and Los Angeles 84 while clinching the pennant is noted for the Yankees. Tuesday results include Boston 4 Chicago 0 and Detroit 3 Los Angeles 2 with New York 8 Washington 3 in night games. National League results list Cincinnati 2 Pittsburgh 1 and Milwaukee 7 New York 3 among others with Los Angeles 2 San Francisco 4 in ten innings.

United Press International American League W. L. Pet New York Minnesota Los Angeles Chicago Detroit Cleveland Baltimore Boston Kansas City Washington Rudolph Terry Herbert Wilson Grba Bunning Fischer Pena McNally Roberts San Francisco Cincinnati Pittsburgh Milwaukee St. Louis Philadelphia Houston Bennett Buhl Simmons Marichal Francis O'Toole Cisco Hendley Brunet Padres Abrhbi Virdon Cardenas Rojas Skinner Pinson Stargell Robinson Zer Ski Post Clend Coleman Bailey cAlvarez Plaskett Freese Edwards Sturdivant Purkey Haddix Lamabe Lynch Pittsburgh Cincinnati E—Mazeroski Mazeroski Clendenon Sb—Pinson Chacon McMillan Kanehl Mathews Chris’her H.aaron Thomas If Adcock Johnson Hickman T.aar H’rscher Maye Crandall Hook Bolling Ashburn Spahn E—Mcmillan Herrscher T. Aaron H. Aaron Mantilla Christopher Erbbso Hook Sr. Louis Javier Donport Musial If Hiller White Alou Boyer Mays Gotay Kolb McCovey Oliver Cepeda Maxvill Haller Broglio Pagan Whitfield Sanford bShannon McDaniel

National League Race Dodgers 100. 57 ,637 .

Dodgers lead the National League with 100 wins and 57 losses and a 0.637 percentage with two games remaining. Los Angeles hosts Houston and St. Louis in five home games from September 26 to 30. Giants also have five home games against St. Louis and Houston in the same window.

Broglio Whitfield St. Louis San Francisco Javier White Pagan Hiller Cepeda Maxvill McDaniel Oliver Haller S—Broglio Zeee Sanford U—Conlan Pelekoudas Burkhart Walsh Los Angeler Houston Wills Warwick Gillam Spangler Davis Cf Roberts Rf T.davis Larker Fairly Aspinate Howard Ranew Roseboro Burright Smith Harknes Hartman Ss Carey Farrell Drysdale Snider Pernoski Moon Roebuck Perranoski Los Angeles Poa William Davis Gilliam S—Farrell United Press International National League W. L. Pet Dodgers Giants

Trap Hill Little League to Hold Annual Meeting Tonight

Trap Hill High School hosts the Trap Hill District Little League annual meeting at 6 30. All interested are urged to attend. Hubert Lawson, president, says the Senior Little League organization will also be discussed. The plan was discussed at an August meeting but no formal steps were taken.

Trap Hill District Little League Trap Hill High School Hubert Lawson

Spahn eyes Pirates test after first win at 25

The veteran pitcher notes satisfaction with his career in the oldtime Federal League era. Spahn did not win his first major league game until 1946 at age 25. He says he is not ready to quit and will face the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, aiming to surpass a benchmark set by Plank.

Spahn Plank Pittsburgh Pirates

Purkey Notches 5th Over Bucs

Cincinnati ace Bob Purkey improved to 23-5 this season and 5-0 against Pittsburgh by tossing a five hitter as the Reds beat the Pirates 2-1 to cement third in the National League. Pinson, Rojas, and Coleman delivered the runs in the fourth, while the Pirates could not score until the eighth. The teams finish the season at Crosley Field with Francis facing Maloney.

Cincinnati UPI Bob Purkey Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Purkey Pirates Reds Pittsburgh Cookie Rojas Bill Mazeroski Vada Pinson Rojas Frank Robinson Pinson Gordie Coleman Elmo Plaskett Bucs Gene Freese Jim Marshall Bill Virdon Willie Stargell Mazeroski Crosley Field Fart Francis Jim Maloney

Lavorante Shows Improvement Despite coma

Relatives of Alejandro Lavorante report slight progress in his condition at California Lutheran Hospital. The 25 year old Argentine boxer remains in a full coma for a fifth day after being knocked out Friday night. neurosurgeons note he can blink swallow and cough while doctors predict recovery remains uncertain.

Los Angeles UPI Alejandro Lavorante Lavorante Pampas DeWitt Fox Lidia Lavorante Argentina California Lutheran Hospital

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