01 Dec 1966
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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1966
Page
1
A fragmentary OCR excerpt references a season key game with possible Thursday timing. It mentions Washington and Pete Rogel as a commissioner figure and notes about location and event status amid unclear text.
The new schedule requires each team to play two games home and away against the three teams in its division and to meet all four teams in the other division, outlining an expanded round within the league.
A fragmented note hints at a 1970 season plan involving a merge of National and AAS leagues and a schedule switch. The readable parts indicate one unified schedule concept for that season, with emphasis on organizational changes rather than detailed events or dates.
Notch Wrestler advocates wrestling as a major sport in Oregon and Central California. He notes local teams from Lakeport to Willits benefit from classroom lessons applied on the mats, praising instructors for enabling wrestling progress despite limited real mat experience.
Ukiah hosts a junior basketball program signup with parent volunteers coaching and managing sessions. Ukiah Varsity struggled, several matches featured pins and forfeits as teams competed, with Ukiah players and Beavers earning individual pins and solid performances. Santa Rosa's team faced lighter opposition but the event drew local fans hoping for more upcoming shows.
Seymour, head of fish and game conservation education, notes beaver pelts are nearly worthless by January while beaver and muskrats remain targets in the Central Valley and Sierra Nevada. Trappers reported 99,000 pelts worth about 80,000 dollars last year, with 1,100 mink taken in the Sacramento Valley. Trapping is seen as a sport with growing interest, though fur demand has declined.
In San Antonio Texas a nighttime incident on Willow Springs involved a firearm. A person named A G was shot during the event. No further details on shooter or condition are provided.
The United Press International 1966 All-America team features Notre Dame stars and Michigan State standouts. Offensive end Gene Washington and tackle Ron Yary earned spots with Nick Eddy and Pete Duranko among offensive backs and linemen. linebacker Jim Lynch also makes the defense alongside Gene Washington and George Webster. Arkansas Nebraska and Southern California each land two players, led by Eddy and Farr among backs and tackles, with several others across end, guard, and linebacker positions.
A fragmented report outlines All-America selections with Regner as top vote getter at 189. It notes Beay backea y avhth with 1 vote as a notable passer, lists geographic dominance by regions, and names players from Michigan State Notre Dame Army Alabama Nebraska Georgia and others.
Potter Valley faces Anderson Valley and Point Arena in a repeat bid to defend last year’s championship as top players like Joe Wright Chris Burtis Steve Bucholz and Doug Anderson bolster a strong lineup. Coach Ray Cameron leads a deep squad including Elmer Potter Valley hopes for late surge with reserves set to clash with Kelseyville before the main varsity game.
Michigan State, ranked highly, faces Long Island University in the NCAA soccer title eliminator at Memorial Stadium Berkeley. USF, Army, Loyola Cal host, with St Louis and Billikins previous title winners, each contending as a 1960s era bracket forms.
Veteran boxer Hank Casey returns after a two year layoff to face Matt Blow in a 10 round main event at Olympic Auditorium, stepping in for ill Otha Brown. Casey, a former California middleweight champion from San Francisco, carries slight favor despite the long break.
Historians note that during travel to maintain morale, samurai and feudal lords carried orchids as a remedy for homesickness, a practice reflecting status and loyalty while moving through Edo period routes.
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