Ukiah Hosts Willits In Local Basketball Doubleheader
Ukiah B and Varsity teams host Willits at Chessall gym tonight at 7 30. Varsity seeks first win after recent losses and a cold stretch, aiming for revenge after a tight Willits win at the Lits Invitational. Returns from illness uncertain, strong defense and rebounding needed. B team opens against a solid Willits B squad.
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Speedy South Favored Over East in Senior Bowl
MOBILE Alabama UP I reports South a 312 point favorite in the 11th annual Senior Bowl against a slower North squad. North coach Jimmy Lee Howell and South coach Weeb Ewbank both weigh in on expectations as about 35 000 fans prep for a 3 PM EST NBC telecast under partly cloudy, cool skies.
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Gillman Named Coach of Los Angeles Chargers
Sid Gillman was appointed head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers for a three year term in the new American Football League. The move comes after his firing by the Rams and includes a salary increase. Barron Hilton announced the hire amid days of rumors of Gillman as a top coaching contender.
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Harrington Ortega TV Bout Fought At MSG
Gaspar Ortega a tall Mexican welterweight is favored 8-5 to beat Stan Harrington in a 10 round TV bout at Madison Square Garden. NBC would televise the fight at 10 p.m. E.S.T. Both fighters are 26 with 21 knockouts each and neither has been stopped, Ortega ahead on pro rounds with 70 fights to Harringtons 40.
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Thomas New State Featherweight King Triumphs in Los Angeles
Billy Thomas, 126, of San Francisco stunned titleholder Danny Valdez, 124, of Los Angeles with a unanimous 12 round decision to win the California featherweight championship at the Olympic Auditorium. The 2-1 underdog weathered Valdez late rally and held steady to seal the victory. there were no knockdowns and neither man was seriously hurt.
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California's Belt from NBA Shocks Boxing World
California seceded from the National Boxing Association over alleged hoodlum influence in boxing. The five member commission withdraws for two years, citing need for a national regulator, while maintaining recognition of Gene Fullmer as world middleweight champion in CA, NY, and MA. Robinson vs Pender set for June 22 in Boston.
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New Bruin Line Key To Team's Comeback
Boston Bruins deploy a new line Burns Mackell Gendron in a 5 1 victory over Chicago Black Hawks. Mackell scored early in the first period Burns added a middle frame goal, with Gendron assisting twice. Horvath notches a goal and assist to tie Hull for league scoring lead at 49 points.
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Santa Rosa Victor in Modesto Tournament
In the Modesto Junior College Tournament eight survivors lead the field after second round play. Opening round results saw Los Angeles roll Modesto 83-59, San Francisco beat El Camino 63-54, and Allan Hancock win 61-53 over Sacramento. San Jose defeated Stockton 70-56. Other scores included Cerritos 56 over San Mateo 44, Fresno 75 over Contra Costa 74, Santa Rosa 68 over Sequoia 54, Reedley 57 over American River 49.
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Marshall Warns of Dallas Bid
Redskins owner George Marshall accuses NFL owners of seeking expansion to Dallas and Minneapolis to destroy the proposed American League. He warns such actions could trigger federal monopoly charges and disrupt the league, TV contracts, and college talent pipelines. Chicago Bears owner George Halas counters that expansion aims to balance competition, not anti trust issues.
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Lussig Sets World Mark In 110 Yard Breaststroke
Rosemary Lussig an 18 year old Australian swimmer broke the world record for the women's 110 yard breaststroke with a time of 1 21 8 at Brisbane Thursday the UPI report states the record stands as the new mark in the event won by Lussig at the Brisbane meet.
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Boss Upsets Anton's In Narrow Lakeport Win at 75 74
In a thrilling finish sponsor Bob Nylander of Nylanders Market of Lakeport delivered the decisive shot as Lakeport stunned Anton's Pro Pane and Gas Service 75 to 74. Borghesani powered Lakeport with 11 baskets, Goodwin 14 points, while Antons' Herb Tappin and Ray Whittaker led a late surge with 20 and 17 points respectively.
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Nationals top Royals in 192-14 romp on Thursday
United Press reports Yates national ring action as the Nationals beat the Royals 192-14 in the second game of a doubleheader. Yardley scored 24 as the Nats stay 3% games behind second place, while Wilt Chamberlain’s 44 points lift the Warriors over the Pistons and close in on Twyman’s league scoring lead.
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Sports scores from major leagues and college leagues
Boston 5 Chicago in NHL action. Providence 2 Quebec 1 in AHL. Syracuse 132 Cincinnati 114 and Philadelphia 120 Detroit 105 in basketball. Data drawn from Journal Want Ads Daily.
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Shrine All-Star football game at Arcata ends
The Northwestern California Shrine All-Star high school football game, staged each August in Arcata, has been terminated due to rising costs and college pressure. Funds supported Shrine Crippled Children services, with profits varying but notably rising to 2,027.45 last season.
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Oscar Robertson Limited by Defense as Bearcats Win
United Press report notes Oscar Robertson and Cincinnati’s top ranked Bearcats beat Wichita 76 to 69 as Robertson scores 32 after restraint from defenders. The win keeps Cincinnati undefeated in the season and solidifies first place in the Missouri Valley Conference.
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Heavyweight Champ Talks to Officials
New York reports heavy weight champion Ingemar Johansson arrived from Sweden and will confer with the New York State Athletic Commission on Monday and with the district attorney and state attorney general on Tuesday. No immediate word on whether he requested a conference with Dist. Atty. Frank Hogan or state Atty. Gen. Louis Lefkowitz. Promoter Roy Cohn’s group hopes Johansson signs within two weeks to defend his crown against Floyd Patterson at the Polo Grounds, likely June 22.
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