04 Dec 1961
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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1961
Page
1
Tonight in Ukiah a Church League event features a coed recreational game. Local teams compete with church members and community players joining a lively Friday match.
Local AWARC bowlers completed the qualifying round of a four stage House Finals tournament. Standouts include top scorers like Varnes Asso and Della Ruaaker with high 600s, aiming for the Redwood finals in Saari Rosa and a color TV first prize. The event supports a charitable aspect aiding those with developmental challenges.
A chaotic recap notes a surprising finish at a Ukiah event as coaches and players scramble in a tight race. The piece highlights last minute plays and a contested moment that kept the title within reach for the contenders.
A chaotic arena scene features the Canadiens defeating last season's champions in a tense match. Multiple skirmishes and odd tactics erupt as both sides clash, with key moments involving Stevens and others shaping the late rounds.
The Blades routed the Pucksters 9 to 2 in Portland as Gamble and Macauhs led scoring. Seattle and Spokane also posted wins in a busy basketball night with standout dunks and fast breaks shaping the final margins.
In a clash of NFL action, Green Bay overwhelmed New York 17 7 with Bart Starr directing the attack and Jesse Whittenton keying a late stop. Meanwhile the Houston Oilers vaulted to a seventh straight win by routing the San Diego Chargers 20 3, aided by Blanda’s record setting 55 yard field goal and four touchdown passes from George Blanda.
Spivey powered the Los Angeles Jets with 25 points to beat the Putstirph Rens 76 to 8. Dean Swirte added 2 points and Cio Yardley 20 as the Jets kept pressure on the struggling Rens who fell to 4 losses in the season. Connie Hawkins led the Rens with 14 points and Neil Johnston scored 5.
Tom McNeeley predicts a first round kayo of Floyd Patterson in a Maple Leaf Gardens title bout. Patterson, 26, of Rockville Centre NY, is heavily favored to defend the title as part of Canada’s first electronics doubleheader with a possible 150000 viewers and 17000 in attendance.
Liston, favored to regain a heavyweight title, vows to KO Albert Westphal inside five rounds at Convention Hall Philadelphia. He aims for a fast win to set up a potential title bout next spring, as Floyd Patterson defends against Tom McNeeley in Toronto on the card.
Eddie Machen, after a close decision win over Doug Jones, admitted he lacked sharpness and produced a better showing with short notice. Jones was slated to face Harold Johnson for the light heavyweight title before Johnson injured his ankle, altering plans for the Miami Beach fight card.
The Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs stand as the only original clubs cited for the National Hockey League, reflecting the league’s founding in its early years.
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