World Series opens with Dodgers against Twins on mound
Dodgers send Drysdale or Koufax on Yom Kippur eve. Don Mincher and Maury Wills loom as key matchups as the Twins face a revamped Dodger defense and speedy baserunners. The Dodgers seek early advantage with a strong pitching duo led by Koufax while Grover Cleveland Alston plans aggressive base running to counter Minnesota.
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Laude Osteen
Wills Unmoved by Twins Plan as Playback Strategy
Maury Wills dismisses Minnesota's idea of shifting his first baseman to a back position, saying such traps never bother him. The Dodger star, 33, with 94 stolen bases, emphasizes staying focused on the pitcher and continuing his aggressive baserunning despite injuries. He notes a leg issue but feels his form returning.
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World Series Preview Dodgers Face Twins in 1965
Dodgers star Wills details running, health, and prep as Los Angeles aims to overcome Minnesota in the World Series. Campanis maps Minnesota pitchers. Allen Mele and Drysdale lead early series plans, with games set for Minnesota and Los Angeles.
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Campani
Dodgers
Minnesota
Wills
Los Angeles
Drysdale to start fourth World Series game for Dodgers
Don Drysdale, healthy knee and strong right arm, earns the Opening Game nod for the Dodgers in the World Series against Minnesota, ahead of Sandy Koufax. Koufax and Drysdale combined for 49 wins this season,Drysdale declares readiness though wary of the knee.
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Minneapolis - ST. Paul
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Pioneers plan heavier backfield for Fredlay clash
Elyria coach Bill Barton told the Pioneer Club that adding weight to the backfield should boost the team. Injuries cloud Admiral King week and Lorain contest hurt players Garr Obitts Bucky Blair may play Friday. Quarterback Rick Bishop and Fullback Al Robinson as well as Phil Aguila face uncertain timetables. A scholarship was started in honor of former superintendent Dr Franklin Gott who died Saturday.
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Gott
Trade Sends Three Players to Cy Amnus
A terse UPI brief reports a three player trade involving Pittsburgh and Cy Amnus. The deal reunites Stan Thomes with Bert Gathechurd and Qusten Woe, signaling roster reshaping for the pending season.
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Monbouquette Traded to Tigers in Major Deal
Boston pitcher George Monbouquette, longtime Red Sox ace, is traded to the Detroit Tigers for George Thomas and a minor leaguer. Tigers GM James Campbell and manager Cruck Dressen seek pitching help as Monbouquette’s 1963 season struggles and no hitter in 1962 are recalled, with Monbouquette expected to boost Detroit’s staff.
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Washington
Twins plan no infield changes for World Series opener
The Minnesota Twins will not alter their infield to counter Dodgers speed in the World Series opener at Metropolitan Stadium. Manager Sam Mele and head groundskeeper Dick Ericson confirmed no gimmicks, noting their own speed in the lineup with leadoff men Versalles Haller Oliva. Dodgers scout Al Campanis acknowledged the Twins have fast players and expects no changes from either side.
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Grant Becomes Twirler With Spinning Fastball
Pitcher Jim Grant credits coach Johnny Sain for teaching a spinning fastball that boosted his 1965 record to 21 wins and 7 losses. The Twins planned him for the World Series opener against the Dodgers, with a potential fourth and even seventh game start if needed.
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Little League East to Elect Officers Tonight
LLE officials will be elected at a meeting in YMCA Room C at 7 30 p m to choose officers for the coming year confirmation of attendance requested for Little League East personnel.
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Little League East
Reds Fire Dick Sisler After First Full Season
Dick Sisler, 41, was fired as Cincinnati Reds manager after his first full season, finishing in fourth place and near the pennant race until a late slide. He said he would accept another major league managerial post and hinted at interest in replacing him with Don Heffner or Leo Durocher.
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Little League North Banquet Tickets On Sale
Tickets for the Little League North banquet at St. Jude's School are available. Herb Score will speak at the dinner held tomorrow night at 6 30 p m. Contact LLN president Jim Dunn or Mrs Evelyn Schue for reservations.
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