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...geratest pitching duels in baseball history--McLain Vs. Gibson--will highlight the first game of the 65th World Series which opens today in St. Louis...
...Dennis McLain, who carried the Tigers to their first pennant in 23 years, is a shoe-in for MVP in the American League. The brash 24-year-old right hander won 31 games this season, the highest total any major league pitcher has posted since Lefty Grove won 31 for the old Philadelphia Athletics in 1931. McLain, equally renowned for his musical virtuosity and his big mouth, has never played in a world series...
...World Series is much more than Gibson against McLain. Both the Cardinals and the Tigers are exciting, balanced ball clubs with a multitude of star performers...
...Having a sports figure on your cover [Sept. 13] is jinx enough. But dated Friday the 13th, it must be twice as jinxed. Apparently, this did not hinder Denny McLain in achieving his 30th victory. Just add 13, the date on the cover, plus 17 from his uniform and you get the magic number...
...says pitchers are heartless? Not Yankee Slugger Mickey Mantle. It was the top of the eighth one day last week, and Detroit Tiger Ace Denny McLain was coasting to his 31st victory on a five-run lead. Up stepped Mantle for perhaps his last time at bat in Tiger Stadium. Mickey took a called strike, fouled off two more pitches, and then signaled with his bat for Denny to put the ball belt-high, where he likes it. Denny served it up, and Mick lined the ball into the upper deck for his 535th home run. As he rounded...