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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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