J.G. Taylor Spink, the publisher of The Sporting News, dies at the age of 74

On December 7, 1962, J.G. Taylor Spink, the publisher of The Sporting News, dies at the age of 74. The legendary Spink operated the weekly newspaper for 48 years. The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will eventually name its annual writers award after Spink.

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J.G. Taylor Spink, the publisher of The Sporting News, dies at the age of 74

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In the NLDS, Los Angeles takes an early lead on a solo homer by Corey Seager, the second batter of the game, but a three-run blast by Jose Lobaton off Rich Hill in the 4th turns the tide, allowing Washington to win the game, 5 – 2.

Gene Freese hits his second grand slam of the season, off the Redlegs’ Jim Brosnan, as the Phils win, 7 – 6. Don Newcombe wins the nitecap for the Redlegs, 8 – 4.

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In the NLDS, Los Angeles takes an early lead on a solo homer by Corey Seager, the second batter of the game, but a three-run blast by Jose Lobaton off Rich Hill in the 4th turns the tide, allowing Washington to win the game, 5 – 2.

Gene Freese hits his second grand slam of the season, off the Redlegs’ Jim Brosnan, as the Phils win, 7 – 6. Don Newcombe wins the nitecap for the Redlegs, 8 – 4.

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