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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1961

Page

9

Reds Rally In 6 2 Victory Backs Series Hope

Cincinnati Reds toppled the New York Yankees 6 to 2 at Yankee Stadium as Joey Jay pitched well and Elio Chacon plus John Edwards contributed clutch runs. Bob Purkey faces Bill Stafford in Crosley Field as Mantle nears return while Maris remains mired in a homer drought in the World Series.

Crosley Field Yankees Yankee Stadium Cincinnati Bob Purkey New York Bill Stafford Crosley Park Mickey Mantle

Miami over Navy Blaik Sees Purdue In Win Over Irish

Navy at Miami tonight headline notes Sailors, Hurricanes. list of college football matchups with scattered team nicknames and implied outcomes across the slate.

Blaik Purdue Navy Miami Doane Gus Florida Tulane Fighting Gators Kentucky Auburn Plainsmen Wake Forest Duke Blue Devils Deacons South Carolina Georgia Griffith Louisiana State

Piersall Trade to Washington Promises Population Burst

The article notes a population rise for the District of Columbia as Jim Piersall joins Washington. It highlights Piersall as a lively center fielder, mentions his eight children, and discusses expected lineup changes and pitcher Dick Donovan’s role, while reflecting on his long term future and on-field antics.

Col Earl Blaik Washington Redskin Rudy Columbo Marshall University Huntington West Virginia Rudy Marshall Alice Ben Bolt Jimmy Piersall Washington District of Columbia Eilenn Doreen Claire Jimmy Jr Maura Kathleen Ann Christopher Piersall Jimmy Senators Gene Green Dick Donovan Jim Mahoney Donovan Green Cleveland Indians

All Even Series Facts and Figures

The Associated Press reports postseason baseball series results between Cincinnati and New York with game-by-game scores, homer details, and financials. Attendance totals reach 125,480 for two games and 63,083 for the first, with net receipts 839,458.22 and player, commissioner, club, and league shares itemized.

Trade to Washington Could Prove Fatal at Peak

The excerpt suggests a player facing a crucial move to Washington might meet a career decline, likening the transfer to a kiss of death at his peak.

Washington

Daring baserunning breaks Yankees stride in 6-2 loss

Cincinnati Reds defeat New York Yankees 6-2 to even the series at one game each. Elston Howard's passed ball allowed Chacon to score in the fifth as Joey Jay shut down the Yankee offense. Gordon Coleman homered earlier to put Cincinnati ahead, with Wally Post doubling and Gene Freese driving in a run in the sixth.

Ted Smits Associated Press NEW York Ralph Terry Elio Cincinnati New York Yankees Ralph Houk Yankees Reds Joey Jay Chacon Roger Maris Eddie Kasko Elston Howard Yankee Kasko Howard Frank Robinson Cletis Boyer Gordon Coleman Yogi Berra Redlegs Wally Post Gene Freese John Edwards Post Jay

War Pledged On Medical Quackery

The American Medical Association and government officials pledged total war on medical quackery at the First National Congress on Medical Quackery. The drive aims to eliminate a billion-dollar annual business by legal, scientific, and educational means.

Washington American Medical Association AMA Food and Drug Administration

Second College Player Dies From Practice Injury

William Foster, 20, third string guard for Johnson C. Smith University, died ten days after a tackle practice injury. He was kicked in the stomach on September 20 and a surgeon cited a small intestine stoppage as the cause. Foster was from Indianapolis, Pa.

Charlotte N.C William Foster Johnson C. Smith University Foster Indianola

Anti Castro Demonstrations In Buenos Aires

About 200 students demonstrated Thursday night at the Argentine Foreign Office calling for a diplomatic break with Cuba. They distributed leaflets urging rupture to vitalize the country and shouted anti Castro slogans.

Buenos Aires Argentina Cuba

Tragic football injury claims life of college player

John Zola, 20, of Lebanon Valley College, died Monday from injuries suffered during a game last Saturday against Drexel Tech. The case follows his teammate’s confirmation of the fatal incident and the college’s response to the tragedy.

John Zola Lebanon Valley College Drexel Tech

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