Mendocino Scholar Athletes Add Applegate Willeford Names
Mendocino County National Football Foundation Pop Warner Scholar-Athletes of 1973 include Mark Applegate of Fort Bragg and Russell Willeford of Anderson Valley. Applegate, 17, 61 175, earned All-League honors as offensive tackle in 72 and defensive halfback in 73, with a 3.5 GPA, Boys State, and National Science Foundation program at Michigan State. Willeford, 59 170, rushed 946 yards on 94 carries and scored 99 points, led Nor thwestern League champions in football, was captain, and maintained a 3.6 to 3.8 GPA while playing multiple sports and pursuing aviation. Both were selected over other nominees and will attend the Hilton banquet with potential scholarships.
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Young Willeford
Anderson Valley High School
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San Francisco
Ernie Pardini
Ukiah
Fred Wong
Point Arena
Darrell Mehl
Sacramento
National Science Foundation
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John Wau
Steve Peterson
Roger Rubel
Coac
Mort VandenBerg
Homestead High School
Sunnyvale
Northern
California
Jim Plunkett
O.J. Simpson
Finley sets release terms for Williams with Yankees
Oakland owner Charles O. Finley would release Dick Williams to the Yankees only if New York surrenders any two of four named prospects. Finley cited two failed cash-based offers and insisted Williams can’t manage elsewhere without his release, noting his lawyers advise the step.
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Rams Rout Giants to clinch NFC West title
Rams dominating 40 6 victory before 73328 at the Coliseum. With 11 2 they clinched the NFC West and eye one final regular season game against Cleveland. James Harris went 6-for-6 for 64 yards while Lawrence McCutcheon ran for 80 yards and 1 014 on the season. Isiah Robertson returned an interception for a 49 yard touchdown as Ram defense limited New York to 60 rushing yards and 143 passing yards.
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Isiah Robertson
Norm Snead
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David Ray
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McCutcheon
John Hill
Tom Blanchard
Pete Gogolak
Randy Johnson
Snead
Hadl
NFL playoff pairings set for week one showdown
NFL playoff pairings announced by Commissioner Rozelle with three berths still undecided. Minnesota earns NFC Central wild card status, Miami leads AFC East, and Los Angeles tops NFC West. Week 15 results shape remaining spots as Dallas or Washington contest NFC East, Cincinnati or Pittsburgh vie for AFC Central, Denver pursues AFC West with Oakland.
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Ukiah Valley Basketball League Opens As Holidays Pause
The Ukiah Valley Men's Recreation League games run Thu Fri Sat Sun at Pomolita gym before a holiday pause for refinishing. Results include LDS beating Louisiana Pacific 32 27 with Hass nine and Marsh seven, Potter Valley 62 47 over Western Lumber, Shysters 54 25 over Fire Department, Redwood Valley Church 57 48 over Nazarene, Lindburg Lumber 60 29 over Welders, Saints 51 40 over Ukiah Methodist, and TelePrompTer Cable 60 43 over Redwood Tree Service.
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Nazarene
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Barry Curb
Charlie Tollini
Blackstone
Gary Dunsing
Steve Giannecchini
Ron Selim
Jim Harrison
Mel Ford
Paul
Alcantra
Jerry Martyn
Redwood Tree
First Baptist
Keith Tieman
Russ
Dansing
Steve Oberlatz
Terry Marsha
Charley
Newman
Ray Chadwick
Jay McAllister
Harris Pharmacy
Marsha
Chadwick
49ers veterans may end careers this Saturday
San Francisco. Quarterback John Brodie may retire this Saturday when the 49ers host Pittsburgh. Len Rohde and Charlie Krueger also hinted at retirement, while Jim Johnson vowed to return next season to play for the team.
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Len Rohde
Charlie Krueger
Jim Johnson
UCLA Faces NC State In High Stakes Unbeatens Clash
UCLA coach John Wooden says the tussle with North Carolina State does not rival the Bruins Pacific-8 title drive. He notes the Wolfpack’s 29 straight wins may elevate the match, while UCLA eyes a 78 straight wins streak and remains focused on weekly prep.
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Thompson
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Long Beach State
Leonard Gray
49Ers
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Long Beach Arena
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Buffalo
N.Y
Long Island University
New York
Bob Boyd
Southern Cal
Trojans
Santa Clara
Arizona State
Russell Back for Warriors After Injury
Cazzie Russell was expected to return for the Golden State Warriors tonight against the Houston Rockets after being knocked unconscious with a blow to the neck in a game versus the Los Angeles Lakers. The Warriors won 135 111 to move a half game ahead of the Lakers in the Pacific Division. The Lakers visit Cleveland tonight.
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Pomolita Gym Rec Programs Canceled for Holidays
Pomolita gym rec programs canceled for holidays as the facility is used for the annual Pomolita band Christmas concert and floor reconditioning. Men and women activities are paused this week and next due to school events. Regular programs resume January 2, 1974. for details contact Dave Strong at 462-6152.
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