Roller Derby Stars Clash At 12th District Fairgrounds
Roller Derby stars Nick Scopas and Jan Vallow lead Braves and Red Devils teams in a high octane battle at the 12th District Fairgrounds tonight at 8. Tickets $3.50 adults $1.75 under 15. Profiles note the sport’s grind and brutal endurance, with training at Bay Bombers centers and radical risk aboard banked tracks amid family life on the road.
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Glenn Erickson
12Th District
Fairgrounds
Roller Derby School of Hard Knocks
Bay Bombers
Scopus
Nick Scopas
New York
Nick
Jan Vallow
No 5 Braves
County Fairgrounds
Uriah Red Devils
Braves
Cliff Butler
Ann Calvello
Ronnie Robinson
Chick's House OF Spirits
A's Meet Nixon Before White House Visit in Washington
The Oakland A's, fresh off a seven game road win streak, head to Washington to meet President Nixon after two games with the Senators and a makeup with Baltimore. Pitchers John Odom, Chuck Dobson, and Jim Hunter chase win number sixteen as a long cross country trip unfolds. The piece also covers Roller Derby stars and life on the road, with Ken Monte and Ann Calvello noted among rugged skaters adapting to constant travel and tough competition.
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Washington
UPI
Oakland A’s
White House
Nixon
Senators
Baltimore
A’s
Boston
New York
John Odom
Chuck Dobson
Solons
Jim Hunter
Suvive
Ken Monte
Braves
Ann Calvello
Darwin
Ukiah Dolphins Peak for Redwood League Meet Buzz
Ukiah Dolphins, led by George Sutton and Kim Presson, seek more victories as they host the Redwood Empire League Championship and prep for the two day meet at Ukiah Swim Center. They recently defeated Rohnert Park Sting Rays 310-248 and Petaluma B 316-253, with multiple A clockings and relay wins boosting their point total.
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Dolphins
Rohnert Park Sting Rays
Ukiah Swim Center
George Sutton
Kim Presson
Dolphin
Petaluma
Sting Rays
Jean Carpenter
David Poser
Mike Drury
Dean Vance
Pam Vance
Vinca Brown
Peggy Sutton
Tammy Tatum
Vinca
Tammy
Dave Sperry
Mark Drury
Rick Cleland
Danny Sperry
Giants seek help as they hunt pitching help
The San Francisco Giants lead the National League West by 6 12 games with 39 to go and are reportedly seeking pitching help. Manager Charlie Fox hinted an announcement after studying the waiver list and said the need spans starter, short relief, or long relief roles. Fox emphasized that even a large division lead is not safe in this league.
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San Francisco
San Francisco Giants
Bnés
Charlie Fox
Fox
Giants
Mark Lye earns U S Open shot via Amateur qualifier
Mark Lye of Napa joined Mike Huebinger of San Antonio and Sandy Gillespie of Burlingame at 145 to secure spots in the U S Amateur Golf Tournament. McNickle, 24, shared medalist honors with a two stroke penalty for using the wrong ball at Silverado, while Tom Culligan of San Mateo won a playoff for the final berth.
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NAPA
UPI
Art McNickle
Sacramento
Mark Lye
Silverado
Wilmington
Del
McNickle
Cal Grad
Mike Huebinger
San Antonio
Tex
Sandy Gillespie
Burling
Hindman shifts to tackle as 49ers prep for Chargers
In Miami tie, Stan Hindman admits rough first half but adjusts to new defensive tackle role. Coach Wiggin aims to improve run defense for next Sunday's San Diego game at Candlestick. Several linemen sidelined by injuries, but Jimmy Johnson returns from calf issue ready for Chargers.
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Fla
San Francisco
Stan Hindman
Miami
Hindman
Gene Hickerson
Cleveland
Larry Little
Dolphins
Mississippi
Paul Wiggin
San Diego
Candlestick Park
Tommy Hart
Bill Belk
Cedrick Hardifian
Earl Edwards
Chargers
Charlie Krueger
Denver
Ernie Janet
Jim Sniadecki
Bob Hoskins
Jimmy Johnson
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Bonnie Brooks
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Janet
Pammy Vance
Carol Johnson
Katie Nicholson
Barbara Brooks
Doug Banker
Eric Larson
Mark Halvorson
Jeff Waring
Tony Ylor
Walt Mueller
Glenn Houser
John Banfield
Dave Rice
Bobby Myers
Stephanie
Janet Carpenter
Walter Mueller
Diane Sperry
Joan Brooks
Harry Vance
Butch Hammell
Mark Moffett
Rose
Poe Iin
Dial
State Farm
Carroll D. Vann
Stave
State Farm Fire and Casuality Company
Bloomington
Illinois
S. State
Chrysanthemum
Tim Nicholson
Mike Sommerfield
Keith Moffatt
Carl Davis
Ukiah Dolphins
Redwood Empire
Journal
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Sweatshirt
Jim Maurer
Brooks
Sutton
Chicago
Dorothy Wise
America
Trish Setter Sree Sposes
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Wn.y. Daily News
Paramount Pictures
Howard W. Koch
Alan Jay Lerner
Streisand
Yves Montand
Panavision’ Technicolor
Paramount Picture
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Panavision
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ADRED
Mrattnnlann
Michael Caine
Carter
Metro-Goldwyn Mayer
Willy Wonka
Colay Cote
Ashtulonary
Tun
Adavd Cwolper
Charlie
Chocolate Factory
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