Tom Whitaker Missed Final West Shrine End Selection
Ukiah star Tom Whitaker fell just short of making the West Shrine football team as other top ends from Stanford, SMU, Washington State and Nevada were chosen. Whitaker, a 6-2 to 6-5 end weighing 154 to 220 pounds, earned consideration despite not submitting his draft eligibility.
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West Shrine Stars Picked for East West Shrine Game
Don Meredith of Southern Methodist leads the all star squad with six players from the coast and two from Texas. The selections include Burford Robinson Cogdill Wash litton State and Cogdill among the ends, Oglesby Denton Wilcox Pep percorn as tackles, Sally Davis Floyd Loveless as guards, Paterson as center, Wald en and Meredith as quarterbacks, Buss Garvin Ellersick Bueck and Wilson as backs.
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West Coast clubs clash as Stanford UCLA win season openers
Stanford barely defeated San Francisco 55 49 in overtime with Arriaga scoring twice late. UCLA edged USC 47 45 in Los Angeles. Cal, Santa Clara, San Diego State and others posted early season victories as Oscar Hubertson led Cincinnati to 107 62 win over Indiana State and Kentucky beat Colorado State College 196 78. West Virginia and Ohio State also grabbed opening night wins.
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Ukiah Cagers Open Willits Tourney Saturday In 1959-60 Opener
Ukiah high school heads into the Willits Invitational with an inexperienced squad and a large turnout of players for a 1959-60 season opener at 11 a.m. against Willits. Coach Bob Marsh expects a strong bench and a potential surprise run in the North Bay League as newcomer Monte Stegman boosts the lineup.
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All-American Football Team Led by Bill Cannon in 1959
Louisiana State star Bill Cannon led the 1959 UPI All-America selections with 3,048 points from 359 voters. The Midwest earned four spots on the first team with Cannon, several East and South players, and one from the Southwest. Syracuse contributed two players to the first three teams as top-ranked national rivalries and senior status framed the selections.
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Olmedo Signs Pro Contract With Jack Kramer
Alex Olmedo, the Davis Cup star who helped the United States regain the amateur title in 1958, becomes a pro with a contract potentially worth about $106,000. The USC student signed Tuesday with promoter Jack Kramer, guaranteeing a minimum $35,000 and expected to earn more as his career grows.
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Priddy Becomes Golf Pro for Los Angeles Open
Jerry Friddy after 13 years in major league baseball turns golf professional. He will debut in the $44,500 Los Angeles Open starting January 8 and represent Elderado Country Club at Palm Desert on the PGA circuit.
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Squaw Valley map guide by Jardine aides Tahoe trips
A reader inquiry on Squaw Valley locations asks about downhill courses, slalom events, the speed rink and Olympic village. The National Automobile Touring map, distributed via Bob Jardine in Ukiah, provides the latest layout and nearby resort options.
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DeJohn Valdes Wins Impressively in London Show
DeJohn Valdes of Syracuse NY edged Dick Richardson of Wales by decision in a heavyweight bout at Empire Pool London. Valdes then earned a technical knockout over Brian London in round seven after London quit with a cut above the left eye.
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Brown Defends Title Tonight In Video Scrap
Brown, the title lightweight, defends his crown tonight against Britain's Dave Charnley in a 15 round clash at 7 pm. The bout, televised nationally, is expected to draw about 6,500 fans with $45,000 in gate and $40,000 in TV rights. Brown holds 75 wins with 35 knockouts from 103 fights, while Charnley is nine years younger with 39 pro fights and a British Empire welterweight lineage. Brown is a heavy favorite despite Charnley’s southpaw stance and past challenges.
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Colts 5 1/2 Point Pick Over 49ers In Saturday Tilt
The Baltimore Colts are 5 1/2 point favorites to beat the 49ers in San Francisco Saturday. Both clubs chase the NFL Western Division lead with two regular-season games left. Other games feature the Giants and Eagles aiming to clinch, while the Browns and Steelers vie for position in the East and Pittsburgh visits Chicago.
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Spahn May Be Traded To Yankees
Braves veteran left hander Spahn may be traded to the New York Yankees as talks between the clubs proceed. Reports say Milwaukee, facing uncertainty, could receive Mel Ott or Bauer in a deal, while Washington and Chicago discussions swirl around other veterans.
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