Ukiah Valley Rodeo Opens Season With Western Fair
The Ukiah Valley Rodeo kicks off May 19 20 at the 12th District Fairgrounds sponsored by Ray Hicks Auburn and the 12th District Fair. Riders ropers compete for prizes from entry fees plus added money with seven arena events and a Western Dance and Chuck Wagon grub planned for attendees. Tickets go on sale across Mendocino and Lake Counties.
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Glenn Erickson
Ukiah Valley
Ray Hicks
Auburn
Ukiah
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
John Q. Public
Jim Tocher
Ralph Hinds
Western Rodeo Association
Mendocino
Lake Counties
Professional basketball born with 1898 National Basketball League
New York reports that professional basketball officially began in 1898 with the formation of the National Basketball League. The development marks the start of organized pro play in the sport.
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New York
UPI
National Basketball League
Celtics Clinch Fourth Title Behind Bill Russell's Dominance
Boston roared to a 110-107 overtime win over the Los Angeles Lakers to capture the NBA championship. Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, and Red Auerbach led the Celtics as Russell posted 40 rebounds and 30 points, sealing a historic fifth title in six years and a fourth straight playoff crown.
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Boston
UPI
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Boston Celtics
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Boston Garden House
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Red Auerbach
Lakers
Elgin Baylor
Army
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Laker
Fred Schaus
Schaus
Sam Jones
Frank Ramsey
West
Jerry West
Baylor
Frank Selvy
Auerbach
Folley Beats Fee Looks for Bigger Pay Day
Zora Folley defeated Robert Cleroux in San Francisco with a dominant points win. Manager Bull Swift said a rematch in Montreal or a fight against Cassius Clay or Henry Cooper depends on the highest offer. Folley weighed 193 pounds to Cleroux's 205.
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UPI
Zora Folley
Robert Cleroux
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Montreal
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Folkey
Cassius Clay
Great Britain
Henry Cooper
Folley
Reds Not Dead Yet as Spahn Bags Giants and Pirates Win
Reds surge behind Purkey Jay and OToole with a four hitter by OToole in a 14 victory over the Dodgers. Pinson drives in five, Lynch adds a homer and a single as the trio of Purkey Jay OToole threads three straight wins. Pirates beat Phillies 4 3 in seventh straight win as Spahn earns first win of the season. Braves top Giants 6 4 behind Aaron and Mathews. Cardinals crush Mets 15 5 led by Boyer White and Banks 300th homer helps Cubs over Colts. Lions echoed by Orioles Yankees White Sox Angels wins across league.
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Minnesota Twins
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Hank Aaron
Ed Mathews
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Ken Boyer
Bill White
Cardinals
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Sherman Jones
Ed Bouche
Frank Thomas
Ernie Banks
Cubs
Colts
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Dick Farrell
Banks
Don Messi
al Kaline
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Joe McClain
Detroit
Milt Pappas
Orioles
Hoyt Wilhelm
Roger Maris
Mickey Mantle
Johnny Blanchard
Bill Skowron
Yankkes
Floyd Robinson
White Sox
Don Lee
Girl Swim Champs Aim For Records
The Women's National AAU Indoor Swimming and Diving championships open in Sacramento with Santa Clara Swim Club expected to dominate day one. Favorites include Terri Stickles in the 100 and Donna de Varona in the 200 backstroke, while contenders NBC Arling ton and Carolyn Wood push for early titles.
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Terri Stickles
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Louisville
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Indianapolis
Miss de Varona
Lena Harmar
Philadelphia
Sharon Finners
Los Angeles
Gina Ambrose
Miss Johnson
Virginia
Junior Golf Tourney Delayed to Friday Morning
The Ukish junior golf event for youths up to 18 was postponed to 8 a.m. Friday with competition starting then and a 3 p.m. clinic to follow Good Friday services. Pro Winston Howe confirmed the schedule change and urged all beginners and eligible youths to participate with a nominal entry fee.
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The
Journal Today
Clarke Beats Stickney In Ukiah Club Championship Playoff
Clarke defeats Ruell Stickney 66 and 5 in a championship playoff at Ukiah Municipal Golf Course to win the Senior Men's Golf Club championship. Ukiah Men's Club beat Rinonerville by a wide margin in interclub play with C K Johnson shooting 72 low gross and Dick Tanatt 65 low net. Ukiah pro Winston Howe and Frank Weatherford failed to place in the Northern California Pro Amateur event. Next match is vs Healdsburg on April 29. entries for the May 5-6 Ukiah Invitational Amateur Team championships are welcome.
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Jack Clarke
Pioneer Company
Ruell Stickney
Ukiah Municipal
Clarke
Ukiah
California
Healdsburg
Montana bout Set For Gene Fullmer Vs Paul Pender
Middleweight champions Gene Fullmer of the NBA and Paul Pender will fight for the division title in Bozeman Montana in mid June. Pender holds claims in New York Massachusetts and Europe. Fullmer is billed as the reigning champion of the NBA.
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Gene Fullmer
National Boxing Association
Paul Pender
New York
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