28 Feb 1957
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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1957
Page
1
The report notes a Wednesday night matchup featuring Baylor of Seattle and a Dayton NIT campaign. It mentions planned trips, chalk-up victories, and a romping win over Toledo as part of a tournament season with high stakes.
Ukiah high school prepares for the season with Bill Tully as coach and Iben Beseda guiding the junior varsity. The squad opens March 15 in San Francisco against Mission high, then continues with a doubleheader in Petaluma. The article notes potential position changes, pitching depth concerns, and a large turnout of players from Pony to Little League.
Ukiah B team hosts Fort Bragg in a Northwest League title matchup while Ukiah varsity seeks revenge against Fort Bragg. The night features star players Charles Smith Jerry Whitaker Ricky Hooker and Bob Van Dyke aiming for decisive wins in a season finale at Ukiah’s gym.
Rory Calhoun, rated fifth, edged Charley Cotton by split decision in a ten rounder at Denver Auditorium Arena before 2,500 fans. Calhoun previously defeated Cotton by the same verdict last August in New York, prompting Cotton’s camp to call the decision a bad one.
Harold Connolly, Olympic hammer throw champion, arrived in Czechoslovakia to train with Czech athletes through March 6. He will participate in a discussion evening with the group.
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