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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1968
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text shows a focus on a quarterback named Blanda at the helm with talk of more yards and offensive effort. Specific teams, dates, or outcomes are not readable. Overall, it reads as a brief sports note about improving offense and yardage.
Dawson the veteran Kansas City quarterback was a standout in the loss. He threw 95 yards for a touchdown and connected with Lamonica for two scores as the Colts faded. Lamonica completed 11 of 21 passes for 160 yards and was intercepted twice. Jim Laytch starred on defense for Oakland, while the Bengals and Cardinals posted wins in other Sunday exhibitions.
Cleveland posted a best offensive showing with 261 yards and two aerial scores. Elmer Tiéw connected for a 68 yard pass to Lance Alworth and 45 to Jacque Ackinnon as Abramowicz excelled amid the Rams’ solid attack.
East and West squads battled in a tight opener as Steele scored on a fifth touchdown. Key plays included Pieper’s defense, Garrod’s near 70 yard run slowed by Pieper, and Berry’s tackle on the celebrated run. Peta luna and Volker stood out on both sides as Mendocino and nearby teams showed grit.
Pitcher Ferguson Jenkins held the Astros to four hits while the Dodgers rode Paul Popovich's game winning sacrifice in a 4 4 tie breaking ninth inning rally. Haller started the rally with a single and Marichal, with a 23 6 record, saw Fairly's bunt move runners up before a crucial out at the plate.
Miss Tyus and Mrs Bailes highlight a day of sprint drama at the Olympic trials with Tyus winning the 200 meters and Bailes upsetting the champion in the 200. Olga Cormolly earns a fourth Olympics berth in discus while Connieolly eyes a past best, and Willye White secures a fourth Olympic trip as Itha Watson tops the long jump. The Oregon meet marks reversals from Aurora and signals Mexico City ambition.
Rocky Colavito, a local favorite near Yankee Stadium, relieved in the fourth inning and earned his first major league win as the Yankees beat Detroit 6-5 while also taking the twinbill 5-4. Colavito homered for his 372nd career shot to tie the game in the third, and Chicago and St. Louis posted other major league results as the AL and NL raced through a long Sunday slate.
Fragments indicate varsity and Jayvee football squads will conduct two a day sessions starting Friday at 9 am with sign up Wednesday and equipment Thursday. Practices begin next week with early opening and abbreviated schedules for the upcoming season.
In Chestnut Hill 4000 fans watched Arthur Ashe, seeded No.1, beat Bobby Lutz 4-6 6-3 8-10 6-0 6-4 to become the first U.S. winner in 15 years. Lutz, exhausted after long rallies, took second with a quiet acceptance.
The city of Quebéc in Canada is often called the Gibraltar of America, a earned nickname reflecting its noted strategic and historical prominence.
Miss Meyer wins the 400 meter freestyle in 4 24 5 on day two at the Los Angeles Swim Stadium. She aims for the 800 meter record and hopes to compete in five Olympic events. Kolb Ball and Wichman also set marks as three events remain today for Olympic berths in backstroke breaststroke and butterfly.
Ukiah and Pearson split weekend games as Pearson's softballers return to Santa Rosa for a 6 30 p m clash in the Santa Rosa Invitational. Ukiah edged Santa Rosa Merchants 5 4 with Tom Roberts homering late to break a 4 4 tie. Roberts also contributed in relief while Walt Tyler shut down Pearson's as Coast Merchants won 10 0 over Good Spot.
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