29 Dec 1966
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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1966
Page
1
Monte Rey capitalized on four fast break chances to defeat Ukiah 58 to 41 at Cardinal Newman Gym. Ukiah struggled with field goal shooting as Monte Rey pulling away in the second half.
Jim Nance led the selections in a 27 writer poll with eight players from Buffalo and three each for Kansas City and New York on offense. The defense features Kansas City's Mays and Buck Buchanan with Aaron Th. The article notes Alworth and Garrett among top backs and Daniels as a standout rusher, highlighting the year’s standout performances.
Fragmented OCR outlines a 1968 conference schedule discussion among West Coast and California schools. Mentions San Jose State Santa Clara St Mary's University of San Francisco and others, with notes on CIBA and WCAC affiliations and an NCAA tournament possibility.
Barry Wilf and Wilt Chamberlain feature in a busy NBA week with Chamberlain continuing to lead scoring at season’s end. Reports detail Philadelphias evolving lineup and standings as opponents challenge his dominance.
Wilt Chamberlain stars with 32 points and 16 rebounds as Philadelphia defeats Boston 113-108. Russell and the Celtics struggle late, while San Francisco, New York, and Baltimore post wins in a night of NBA action.
Pete Pifer, USC fullback from Oregon State, named winner of the Glenn S. Warmer Memorial Award as the West's MVP. He is the first West Coast back to rush for over 1000 yards in consecutive seasons and led the Pacific Eight in rushing and points with 1068 yards and 72 points on 12 touchdowns.
A partial OCR fragment references a Philadelphia player Mae An with scoring and rebounding notes, mentions a league rebounder and an assist lead. Mentions Barry with 18 points and a tied game context, but many words are garbled, leaving incomplete details and uncertain names or dates.
In New York, Terrell faced Muhammad Ali after referring to him as Cassius Clay. Ali accused Terrell of using a white man’s name, threatened to fight, and the men clashed with reporters present. Terrell declined to engage and stood firm on his introduction, while Ali demanded he acknowledge his chosen name in Houston.
Ukiah women golfers begin the 1967 season with a first meeting inviting past and prospective members. play for the day will be low net for nine and eighteen hole players, followed by lunch. A New Year’s Eve party at the Municipal Club golf course is planned for Dec 31 at 9 pm with details from members.
In a midweek Portland visit, Wayne Maxner and Stan Gib Bertson scored late as the Bucks collapsed after a second period fight. Belisle and Gyr added goals while Portland's Rick Charon faced shots from the Bucks net as the game swung on goals and injuries.
New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath underwent an hour and 45 minute knee operation to remove torn lateral cartilage and transfer a tendon. Orthopedic Dr James A Nicholas said recovery should be uneventful if no complications arise, with running expected by May and full shape for 1967 AFL exhibition season. Sonny Werblin and Joe Namath Sr. visited at Lenox Hill Hospital.
A grizzly’s forepaw bears long sharp claws capable of fatal slashes yet the creature uses them mainly to dig out ground squirrels and mice.
The University of Miami drew a home attendance record of 75,685 spectators during the 1955 clash with Notre Dame, highlighting a landmark crowd for Hurricanes football at home.
Igtin Kerr, coach of the Chicago Bulls, set a record with 917 consecutive appearances in the Basketball Association. The milestone underscores Kerr's durability and influence during a long coaching tenure.
JOHN D. COX reports widespread die offs of striped bass in the upper San Francisco Bay and delta areas during 1966. Biologists suspect subtle factors from industrial growth and the ongoing state water project, with fish appearing belly up mid-June and sinking slowly, as researchers search for the elusive cause.
No 9 UCLA overwhelmed Wisconsin 100 to 56 in a first round game of the Los Angeles Basketball Classic. Lew Alcindor scored 24 points with 16 rebounds in 25 minutes as UCLA built a 42-23 lead. Wisconsin’s Chuck Nagle led scorers for his team with 16.
Collins located a relic in Mammoth Cave National Park Kentucky in 1917. He perished in 1925 during exploration and his tomb lies within the cave, marking a historic mystery of the Floyd area.
With the NHL season nearing halfway, Montreal Canadiens fail to climb out of fourth place after a narrow loss to Boston. Jim Roberts opened the scoring for Montreal before Wayne Connelly tied and then moved Boston ahead in the final minutes, leaving Montreal with just one point and Toronto four points ahead.
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