Versalles Sparks Twins Into 65 World Series
Zoilo Versalles the Havana born shortstop leads the Twins to a 2-1 win over the Washington Senators and their first pennant. Jim Kaat struck out 10 in 17th win as Versalles triples and scores on a sac fly. Mele fined Versalles in spring, but Twins remain ready for the World Series.
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Twins Ready Says Sam Mele for World Series Wins
Minnesota Twins manager Sam Mele, at his Quincy home, says the team is ready for any opponent as they clinch the American League title by beating the Senators 2 1. Mele plans to rest with his wife before rejoining the Twins in Baltimore. Fans in the dressing room cheer as champagne pops and the expectation centers on a showdown with the Giants, not the Dodgers.
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Chargers keep Keith Lincoln under contract in San Diego
San Diego fullback Keith Lincoln, who had hinted at exercising his option this season, was officially secured under contract today. Lincoln, a key back for the Chargers, remains a central figure in the team’s offensive plans as the season approaches.
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Baseball scores and pennant standings across leagues
Sunday results include Philadelphia 5 New York 4 Pittsburgh 5 Chicago 3 10 innings Houston 4 Cincinnati 2 Milwaukee 3 San Francisco 1 Los Angeles 0 St Louis 0. Monday night matchups Chicago at Philadelphia Jackson facing Bunning Milwaukee at Houston Blasingame against Dierk Cincinnati at Los Angeles Ellis versus Podres or Reed St Louis at San Francisco Stallard versus Spahn. Tuesday Pittsburgh at New York Milwaukee at Houston Cincinnati at Los Angeles St Louis at San Francisco. American League standings show Minnesota 99 58, Baltimore 90 64, Chicago 91 66, Detroit 86 71, Cleveland 83 73, New York 75 83, California 73 85, Washington 67 89, Boston 61 97, Kansas City 58 97. Sundays results Chicago 5 New York 3 Minnesota 2 Washington 1 Baltimore 2 California 1 Detroit 2 Cleveland 0. Detroit 7 1 Cleveland 1 2nd Kansas City 2 Boston 1 Kansas City at Baltimore Talbot versus Miller. Detroit at Chicago, doubleheader. New York at Cleveland night. Kansas City at Washington twin bill, Minnesota at Baltimore night. Los Angeles at Boston.
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Uncle Tony Cuccinello cheers nephew Sam Mele in World Series bid
In New York, Tony Cuccinello recalls a solemn pact with his nephew Sam Mele, now Minnesota manager and World Series contender. He credits Mele's quick pitcher changes and decisive moves, tracing Mele’s rise from a 17 year old catching on with the Braves to a major league manager reaching his first World Series with confidence from his uncle.
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Major League Leaders National League Batting Leaders
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Fairmont Falcons Seen As West Virginia Conference Contenders
Fairmont continues as the team to beat in the West Virginia Conference after a 20-0 shutout of Glenville, with Roy Jackson scoring twice and George Clayton adding a passing TD. Glenville drops to 1-1 while Bluefield State moves to 2-0 in league play after a 6-0 win over Salem, which slipped to 0-1. Concord upset West Virginia Tech 27-6, Don Van Dusen accounting for a rushing TD and two passing scores. West Liberty tied its record at 1-1 with a 19-12 win over W VA State, and in nonconference play Wesleyan beat Westminster, Pa., 6-0 as Shippensburg defeated Shepherd 33-10.
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Mitsunori Seki Beats Sugar Cane Carreon in Tokyo Bout
In Tokyo Mitsunori Seki from the Philippines outpointed Sugar Cane Carreon in a 129 1-4 to 129 1-4 decision. The lightweight contest featured both fighters exchanging blows with Seki earning the win on points.
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Drysdale Koufax Tie Dodgers With NL Leaders
Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax form a historic two man pitching staff for the Dodgers as they tie the Giants for first place. Drysdale has three runs allowed in three wins since Sept 16 while Koufax notches two shutouts and a no decision. Their dominance fuels a late season surge as Los Angeles leads toward the pennant.
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Pirates Could Bow Out Today in NL pennant race
Pittsburgh could be mathematically eliminated from the National League race today despite not playing. A win by the co leaders San Francisco or Los Angeles would clinch. The Pirates, six games back with five remaining, beat the Cubs 5-3 in 10 innings behind Pagliaroni and Stargell.
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Brewer Wins Playoff To Take Seattle Open
Gay Brewer Jr wins the Greater Seattle Open in a playoff with Doug Sanders for a $6,600 prize. Brewer finished 279 after a 72 and matched Sanders at 279 after 72 holes. Sanders earned $3,800 for second. Other top finishers included Bruce Devlin, Don Massengale, and Charles Cody tied for third at 282.
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Major League Boxscores Baltimore abrh bi Cardenal bi Aparicio
Box score fragment shows Cardenal and Aparicio with batting figures for Baltimore in a major league game. Details unreadable. indicates positions ef ss and partial at bats.
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