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ayaghmour2 · 01-25-2025, 02:16 PM

OCTOBER 12, 1962

Early Scoring Spark Celebration at Home

San Francisco had their backs against the wall, needing to win game five on the road to extend the series. With ace Charlie Lawson (16-10, 4.02, 169) on the mound, they must have liked their chances, especially since he navigated the Pioneer lineup well in game one.

Instead, he was down quick, as after getting a quick first out, he gave up a single to Dixie Hutchings (.271, 12, 54) and a homer to Bob Bell (.386, 46, 120, 6). That lead was short lived, the top of the second started the same way, ground out, single, 2-run homer, with Ray Rogan (.307, 14, 85) tying up the game and giving Lawson a reprieve. He came out with confidence, getting a quick out, but a big swing from Paul Watson (.247, 8, 68) changed the course of the game.

Watson cleared the fence with a monster 401-foot shot, and this time, Lawson could not recover. He walked opposing pitcher Steve Madden (16-10, 3.40, 143), he got to second on a single, and third on a wild pitch, scoring on a two-run single to make it 5-2. San Fran went to the pen, bringing in Davey Chamberlain (5-4, 4, 3.59, 27) who promptly balked Hutchings to third. He finally retired Bob Bell on a ten pitch ground out, but he extended the inning by hitting Jerry Smith (.304, 27, 100, 14). With runners on first and third for Steve Schultz (.302, 31, 117), Chamberlain left one over the plate, allowing the talented slugger to bash one 110+ mph to right center, clearing the bases and extending the lead to five. It almost became 7 on a huge swing from rookie Danny Davis (.352, 26, 96), but he was just under a fastball, caught in left to end the inning.

With plenty of run support, Madden locked in, and on short rest he threw 100 effective pitches. He got all but five of the outs needed, holding the Sailors to those 2 runs on 6 hits, 3 walks, and 2 strikeouts. 4th starter Charlie Blake (15-10, 4.45, 147) made his first relief outing since 1959, recording two quick outs to end the 8th, and since they got another run in the 6th, with an 8-2 lead they didn't even go to their stopper in the 9th. Instead, 32-year-old righty Bill Davis (0-0, 1, 4.10, 10) was charged with getting the final three outs, and with a ground out and two fly outs, the Sailors went down without a whimper, and a raucous Pioneer Field got to roar in excitement as the 1962 World Championship Series winners stormed the field and celebrated their 4th title and first since going back-to-back in 1947 and 1948.

There were plenty of deserving candidates, but in the end it was outfielder Bill Bather who was named the series MVP. Bather did leave game 4 with injury early, but he was 9-for-18 in the series with a pair of home runs. Personally, I'd side with Jerry Smith, who was 7-for-18 with a double, 2 homers, 5 runs, 6 RBIs, and 3 walks, but Bather was the heart and soul of the Pioneers, and they were not the same without him. He's the only reason Detroit got close at the end, and he made some outstanding catches out in center to save runs.

The WCS is the 5th title for the city of St. Louis, with the most recent win their basketball team in 1960. The other four come from the Pioneers, which now ties St. Louis with Pittsburgh for 11th. Both teams have ways to go before reaching the top 10, but for Pittsburgh it's impressive considering the Miners haven't won since 1901. Their 61 year drought is the longest for any pro franchise, and the only one with more then 50 years since their last title. Of course, plenty of teams haven't won, including St. Louis' football team that is title-less since being founded in 19343.

The Week That Was
Current events from 10/11/1962

President Kennedy signed into law a pair of key bills including a historic trade expansion pack that gives the President vast power to reduce most tariffs, repeal others and forge economic links with the European Common Market.
Britain's Conservative Government won an overwhelming victory in its plan to take the United Kingdom into the European Common Market.
The New York attorney who is negotiating for the release of 1,113 Cuban invasion prisoners, left Havana and returned to Miami after his talks with Fidel Castro hit a snag.
William Knowland, a former US Senator from California who served as Republican leader of the Senate, has called for a full U.S. naval blockade around Cuba. Knowland says that Russian actions in Cuba constitute "a clear violation of the Monroe Doctrine."
Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy says there may be a great crisis in Berlin within a few weeks, but the United States is ready for it. Kennedy did not specify what type of troubles there might be but he added that "American military strength has increased and we face that possible crisis with confidence."
Richard Nixon "doesn't want to govern -he wants to dictate," according to Gov. Edmund Brown in a campaign speech as he attempts to retain his position in the upcoming California gubernatorial campaign.

01-25-2025, 02:16 PM	#1065
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	October 12th, 1962 OCTOBER 12, 1962 Early Scoring Spark Celebration at Home San Francisco had their backs against the wall, needing to win game five on the road to extend the series. With ace Charlie Lawson (16-10, 4.02, 169) on the mound, they must have liked their chances, especially since he navigated the Pioneer lineup well in game one. Instead, he was down quick, as after getting a quick first out, he gave up a single to Dixie Hutchings (.271, 12, 54) and a homer to Bob Bell (.386, 46, 120, 6). That lead was short lived, the top of the second started the same way, ground out, single, 2-run homer, with Ray Rogan (.307, 14, 85) tying up the game and giving Lawson a reprieve. He came out with confidence, getting a quick out, but a big swing from Paul Watson (.247, 8, 68) changed the course of the game. Watson cleared the fence with a monster 401-foot shot, and this time, Lawson could not recover. He walked opposing pitcher Steve Madden (16-10, 3.40, 143), he got to second on a single, and third on a wild pitch, scoring on a two-run single to make it 5-2. San Fran went to the pen, bringing in Davey Chamberlain (5-4, 4, 3.59, 27) who promptly balked Hutchings to third. He finally retired Bob Bell on a ten pitch ground out, but he extended the inning by hitting Jerry Smith (.304, 27, 100, 14). With runners on first and third for Steve Schultz (.302, 31, 117), Chamberlain left one over the plate, allowing the talented slugger to bash one 110+ mph to right center, clearing the bases and extending the lead to five. It almost became 7 on a huge swing from rookie Danny Davis (.352, 26, 96), but he was just under a fastball, caught in left to end the inning. With plenty of run support, Madden locked in, and on short rest he threw 100 effective pitches. He got all but five of the outs needed, holding the Sailors to those 2 runs on 6 hits, 3 walks, and 2 strikeouts. 4th starter Charlie Blake (15-10, 4.45, 147) made his first relief outing since 1959, recording two quick outs to end the 8th, and since they got another run in the 6th, with an 8-2 lead they didn't even go to their stopper in the 9th. Instead, 32-year-old righty Bill Davis (0-0, 1, 4.10, 10) was charged with getting the final three outs, and with a ground out and two fly outs, the Sailors went down without a whimper, and a raucous Pioneer Field got to roar in excitement as the 1962 World Championship Series winners stormed the field and celebrated their 4th title and first since going back-to-back in 1947 and 1948. There were plenty of deserving candidates, but in the end it was outfielder Bill Bather who was named the series MVP. Bather did leave game 4 with injury early, but he was 9-for-18 in the series with a pair of home runs. Personally, I'd side with Jerry Smith, who was 7-for-18 with a double, 2 homers, 5 runs, 6 RBIs, and 3 walks, but Bather was the heart and soul of the Pioneers, and they were not the same without him. He's the only reason Detroit got close at the end, and he made some outstanding catches out in center to save runs. The WCS is the 5th title for the city of St. Louis, with the most recent win their basketball team in 1960. The other four come from the Pioneers, which now ties St. Louis with Pittsburgh for 11th. Both teams have ways to go before reaching the top 10, but for Pittsburgh it's impressive considering the Miners haven't won since 1901. Their 61 year drought is the longest for any pro franchise, and the only one with more then 50 years since their last title. Of course, plenty of teams haven't won, including St. Louis' football team that is title-less since being founded in 19343. The Week That Was Current events from 10/11/1962 President Kennedy signed into law a pair of key bills including a historic trade expansion pack that gives the President vast power to reduce most tariffs, repeal others and forge economic links with the European Common Market. Britain's Conservative Government won an overwhelming victory in its plan to take the United Kingdom into the European Common Market. The New York attorney who is negotiating for the release of 1,113 Cuban invasion prisoners, left Havana and returned to Miami after his talks with Fidel Castro hit a snag. William Knowland, a former US Senator from California who served as Republican leader of the Senate, has called for a full U.S. naval blockade around Cuba. Knowland says that Russian actions in Cuba constitute "a clear violation of the Monroe Doctrine." Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy says there may be a great crisis in Berlin within a few weeks, but the United States is ready for it. Kennedy did not specify what type of troubles there might be but he added that "American military strength has increased and we face that possible crisis with confidence." Richard Nixon "doesn't want to govern -he wants to dictate," according to Gov. Edmund Brown in a campaign speech as he attempts to retain his position in the upcoming California gubernatorial campaign.