Versalles MVP bid sparks Twins in 8-2 win
In a tense World Series opener at Metropolitan Stadium, Zoilo Versalles hits a three run homer and drives in two in the third inning as the Minnesota Twins topple the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-2. Don Mincher belts a solo shot and Frank Quilici adds key hits to back starter Jim Kaat. The Dodgers rally briefly in the ninth but the Twins pull away with timely hitting and strong defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bub Dodor Gle
Twins
Minneapolis - ST. Pauli
Victor Drysdale
Iupb
Dodgers
Zoilo Versalles
Jim Grant
Salles
Minnesota Twins
Los Angeles
Don Mincher
Don Dros
Dale
Drysdale
Versailes
Ron Fairley
Minnesota
Metropolitan
Mincher
Versalles
Zoile Versalles
Mer
Dodger
Don Drysdale
Versailles
Mele
Aave
Walt Alston
Earl Battey
Igle
Battey
Jim Brewer
Asecond
John Roseboro
Jim
Grant
Jim Leviside
Febvre
Poe
Neri
Vous
Samus
Chica Mele
Homer Sparks
Twins ready to challenge Koufax after Game 1 win
The Minnesota Twins eye a second straight victory over the Dodgers, sending lefty Sandy Koufax to the mound against Jimmy Kaat. Coach Sam Mele shuffled lineups as Frank Quilici sparked a six run inning with a double, while Dodgers star Koufax declared himself ready after resting for Yom Kippur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodgers
Koufax
Oiumphs
Jimmy Kaatat
Mele
Twins
Joe Nossek
Jimmie Hall
Bob Allison
Sandy Valdespino
Nossek
Allison
Alston
Johnson
Roony
Los Angeles
Drysdale
Jim
Mudcat) Grant
Frank Quilici
Versalles Leads Twins Past Dodgers in Openers
Zoilo Versalles fueled an 8 2 opening win for Minnesota over Los Angeles. He drove in four runs with a homer and a double, while Don Mincher added a solo shot. Drysdale struggled as Jim Brewer failed to protect an early lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo H. Petersen
UPI
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota Twins
Los Angeles Dodgers
Sandy Koufax
Don Drysdale
United Press International
Minneapolis - ST. Paul
Zoilo Versailes
Ietter “Zee
Versailles
Washington Senators
Luis Aparicio
Zoilo
Aparicio
Minnesota
Maury Wills
Los Angeles
Twins
Dodgers
Versalles
Wills
H.R. A. Wills
Versanes Suilem
Vaid'pino
Dans
Olive Fairly
Killebrew Jonmson
Hal Lefebvre
Mineher Parker
Bosedoro
Quilic
Drysdale
Grani
Crawford Moon LeJonna
Aes
Lefebvre
Quilies
Valino
Grant
Mincher
Ersailes
Drasdale
Perranoski
Quilici Starred Hero, But Job Uncertain Without Trial
Frank Quilici, hailed as a potential World Series hero, faced uncertainty about retaining his job without a formal trial as decisions loom in Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis - ST. Paul
Frank Quilici
Quilici shines as Twins edge past Dodgers in World Series opener
The Minnesota Twins beat the Dodgers 9 1 in a clash highlighted by Quilici tying a major league record with two hits in one inning and sparking defense. Manager Mele praised Quilici as versatile and energetic while Twins owner Calvin Griffith eyed a new second baseman for next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quilici
Minnesota Twins
Sam Mele
iTwins
Denver
Calvin Griffith
Secon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank Quill
Jim Lefebvre
Grants
Valdespino
Killebrew
Wes Parker
Maury “Wills
Sipple
Rnder
Lou Johnson
The
Chica
White Sox
Walter Alston
Mudcat
Ghias
Dragan-Sideras, VW
Volkswagen
Lorain
Rtalee
Chauct
AESO
Fom
Hal
Bill Jones
Std
Middle Avenue
Elyria
Ohio
Chronicle-Telegram
Speed
ED Sainsbury
Minneapolis—St. Paul
F&m
Litchhfield
MI. East
Ripple Creme
Benton
Cleveland 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!