Ukiah Holiday Invitational opens with top Northwestern teams
Ukiah hosts the Fifth Annual Holiday Invitational basketball tournament in Chessall Gym. San Juan faces Analy Tigers at 4:30 p.m. followed by Placer vs Rancho Cotate, Fortuna vs Petaluma, and Ukiah vs McKinleyville. Eight teams compete for the title with Petaluma the defending champion and Ukiah seeking its first crown. Tickets at the door for $3 tourney specials.
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McKinleyville
Humboldt del Norte
Sierra Foothill
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Newman
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Tom Higgins
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Macks
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Kevin Cummings
Holger Helland
Dennis Furlong
Doug Lee
Steve Johnson
Tim Bristow
Ukiah Wrestlers Prep For Fortuna Invitational
Ukiah grapplers head to Fortuna for an eight team invitational while Willits provides a tougher test Friday. Wednesday's NBL I opener saw Ukiah win 63-8 in varsity and 60-9 in jayvee pins over Hogan with several decisive decisions.
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Ken Bedsaul
Dennis Hamby
John Feliz
Mike Fox
George West
Rams Coach Sees Playoff Path Despite Illness
Rams coach Tomy Prothro said the team is sick but not dead after a 14 point loss to George Allen. With a 7-5-1 record they must win at Pittsburgh while San Francisco loses or ties to reach the playoffs. Willie Ellison may miss the game with a broken rib after rushing 977 yards this season.
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Warriors seek win to end six game skid at home
Golden State hosts Philadelphia as the 76ers push for a playoff berth. Coach Al Attles hopes his team regroups after a rough six game slide while Philadelphia, sitting third in the Atlantic Division, eyes a title chance with Bob Rule and Bill Cunningham leading the way alongside Bill Bridges.
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Rondon Retains WBA Light Heavyweight Title
Vicente Rondon of Venezuela defeated Doyle Baird of Akron Ohio by knockout in the eighth round to keep the WBA light heavyweight crown. A solid left hook staggered Baird who failed to rise and the referee stopped the bout.
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Dick Tiger Dies at 42 Former World Champion
Nigerian born boxer Richard Thetu known as Dick Tiger, former middleweight and light heavyweight champion, died of liver cancer in Aba Nigeria at age 42. The Nigerian mission to the UN announced his death, noting his service as a Biafran army lieutenant during the war and a career ending after a 1970 bid against Emile Griffith in New York.
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Lions Ready to Battle 49ers for NEC West Title
Detroit coach Joe Schmidt says the Lions will give the 49ers their all as they chase an 8-5-1 finish. Steve Owens needs 24 yards for 1,000 rushing, while Greg Landry aims to break Tobin Rote’s QB rushing mark. Earl MecCullouch expected to return from a rib injury.
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