Anderson Valley hosts eight-team high school tourney in Boonville
The Anderson Valley small school basketball tournament opens Thursday at 4 30 p m with four opening night games. Eight teams enter including California School for the Deaf Berkeley South Fork and host Anderson Valley. Events run Thursday to Saturday with four games nightly and final at 9 p m. Admission 1 50. students 1. The gym seats 1200.
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Anderson Valley High School
Boonville
Anderson Valley
California School For the Deaf
Berkeley
Don Lyons
Contra Costa JC
Nevada
Las Vegas
Point Arena
St. Vincent’s
Willits
Fort Bragg
Geyserville
South Fork
Superincenadent
Melvin Baker
Jim Reynolds
Larry Johnson
Bob Mathias
Texas Arkansas Cotton Bowl thriller lingers in Fayetteville
In a chaotic, humorous Yorkie of a recap, Texas edged Arkansas 15 14 to win the Southwest Conference title and earn a Cotton Bowl bid while Arkansas claimed Sugar Bowl. The piece playfully notes turnovers, fumbled snaps, and the crowd in Fayetteville celebrating a historic moment as national attention swelled. It highlights Texas coach praise, Arkansas dominant opponents, and presidential attention.
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Fayetteville
Ark
Texas
Ellie Mae
Arkansas
Granman
Cotton Bowl
High
Billy Graham
Rockerfeller
Notre Dame
Jess
Royal
National Football Foundation
Hall of Fame
Royal keeps cool as Texas tops Penn State chatter
Texas coach Darrell Royal says being No 1 brings prestige but not arrogance. He notes Penn State coach Joe Paterno’s pride in his own team while stressing polls reflect opinions, and Texas’ national title run remains self assured yet humble amid hype from University Park to the White House.
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New York
UPI
Darrell Royal
Texas Longhorns
West
Royal
University Park
Penn State
Joe Paterno
National Football Foundation
Darrel Royal
Texas
White House
Gang Paterno
Longhorns
Warriors Fall Short in 117 115 Loss to Hawks
San Francisco missing eight healthy players due to injuries faced Atlanta in Salt Lake City. Nate Thurmond led with 34 points, Jeff Mullins 27, Fritz Williams 22 as the Warriors suffered a narrow 117-115 defeat and sit 13-13, four and a half games behind Atlanta. Next travel to Chicago then Milwaukee and Detroit before Seattle visit. New York Knicks extended their record streak with 18 straight wins earlier, but Cincinnati Royals defeated them 103-101 in a late clash, marking New York's third loss in 29 games.
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Kansas City
UPI
San Francisco Warriors
Warriors
National Basketball Association
Chicago Bulls
Atlanta Hawks
Salt Lake City
Joe Ellis
Jerry Lucas
al Attles
Hawks
Nate Thurmond
Jeff Mullins
Fritz Williams
Atlanta
San Francisco
Chicago
Milwaukee
Detroit
Seattle
New York Knickerbockers
Cincinnati Royals
New York
Cincinnati
Knicks
Cleveland
Royals
Shoemaker Eyes Comeback as Racing Legend Stays Active
Jockey Bill Shoemaker, 38 years old and nearing 6,000 career wins, hints he will continue racing into the 1970s. He plans to resume when Santa Anita opens, and his record haul includes 3 Kentucky Derbies, 4 Belmonts, a Preakness, and over $41 million in purses from 24,000 starts.
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New Orleans
UPI
Bill Shoemaker
Johnny Longden
Fabens
Tex
Los Angeles
Publicists Association
J. B. Faulconer
Bill
America
Faulconer
Thoroughbred Racing Association
Shoemaker
Santa Anita
Rockets fire coach over selfish play lack of teamwork
San Diego Rockets owner and general manager oust long time coach Jack McMahon after three seasons citing personality clashes and self centered, inconsistent play as the team trends toward playoff hopes fading. McMahon will be replaced temporarily by Pete Newell who will coach until a new leader is named. The Rockets, 9-17, have lost eight straight and recent defeats to Detroit highlighted player tensions with Don Kojis demanding higher pay and clashing with Elvin Hayes.
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SAN Wingu
UPI
National Basketball Association
San Diego Rockets
NBA
San Diego
Jack McMahon
Pete Newell
Newell
University of California
Rockets
Atlanta
McMahon
Detroit
Howie Romives
Don Kojis
Elvin Hayes
Ukiah cagers sweep three wins in Lakeport tilt and prep
Ukiah Varsity topped Lakeport 59-50 as Jayvees won 59-41 and Frosh beat Cardinal Newman 67-36 in a home and away night. Standout scorers included Andy Anderson 16 and Dan Vilotti 11 for the Varsity, with Mel Ford and Rod Christensen leading the JV.
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Ukiahs
Varsity
Lakeport
Jayvees
Ukiah Frosh
Cardinal Newman Frosh
Ukiah
Penguins
Leggett
Laytonville
Upper Lake
Piner ‘High School of
Santa Rosa
Chessall Gymnasium
Jack Wann
Dan Vilotti
Ray Farmer
Andy Anderson
Milton Jones
Farmer
Roger Kemmerle
Bob Reid
Mike Killen
Marv Howard
Mel Ford
Rod Christensen
Bill Clary
Mark Jenkins
Greg Steliga
Bill Brunemeyer
Ukiahi JV
Rod Christenson
Rick McGehee
Rick Heath
Danny Nicholson
Tom Cook
Mike Flynn
Frosh
Cardinal Newman
Doug Vilotti
Mike Bowman
Tim Wann
Greg Alexander
Ted Porter
Byron Mitchell
Rich Jones
Ricky Simmons
Ukhiahi Frosh
Brodie Hurt Amid Niners Win Could Miss Vikings Game
Redwood City UPI confirms San Francisco quarterback John Brodie sprained knee in the 42-21 victory over Chicago. Coach Dick Nolan says Steve Spurrier may start vs the NFL Central Division champion Minnesota Vikings on a cold Twin Cities turf. Nolan will prepare Spurrier this week while Brodie undergoes treatment and is not ruled out.
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Redwood City
UPI
John Brodie
San Francisco
John
Nolan
Brodie
Steve
Earl Edwards
Mel Phillips
Jimmy Thomas
Bill Tucker
Particu
Ukiah Holiday Basketball Tournament Pre-Sales Open
Ukiah high school Holiday Basketball Tournament tickets go on sale Saturday at Chessall Gym for December 26 and 27. Advance price is $2 for both days and 12 games. Teams include Palo Alto Arcata Eureka Fortuna St Bernard's Napa San Rafael and Ukiah.
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Ukiah High School
Chessall Gympnasium
Ukiah
Palo Alto
Arcata
Eureka
Fortuna
St. Bernard’s
Napa
San Rafael
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General Grant
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Milton Richman
Ts'o. mi
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S. State Street
Laurentide Finance Corp
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Larly Thomas
Arlingtont
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