Ukiah and Novato to open North Bay League slate
Ukiah Wildcats and Novato vie in North Bay League opener with varsity and B teams. Coach Bob Marsh praises reserves like Ron Mattson and Dave Aho as Ukiah aims for balance in a crowded league race.
09 Jan 1958
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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1958
Page
1
Ukiah Wildcats and Novato vie in North Bay League opener with varsity and B teams. Coach Bob Marsh praises reserves like Ron Mattson and Dave Aho as Ukiah aims for balance in a crowded league race.
A fragmented notice describes Sugar Hart assisting a group named Sulans at night. It notes ink and hats, with quotes about not resting and continuing help. The readable text conveys support actions and a call for continued aid amid unclear details.
West Virginia, ranked, stretched its winning streak to 11 with a 76-76 tie over Villanova in Philadelphia. A disputed late call allowed WVU to gain possession before I Joyd Sharrer’s 10-foot jumper with two seconds left. Jerry West topped WVU with 37 points as Villanova protested the critical call. Temple, Maryland, Louisville and other teams posted wins in Wednesday night action.
Eight teams begin the 1958 Ukiah Valley Recreation Church basketball league with two games at Pomolita gym on Saturday night. Latter-day Saints vs Redwood Valley Community Church at 7 15 and Ukiah First Baptist Church against the Assembly of God quintets at 8 45. Howard Wallace elected league secretary. Stan Staf fyd plans a seven game schedule with two games one Saturday three the next and two the third Saturday. Reverend Dale Cundall named league representative for Ukiah Ministerial Association backing church recreation basketball.
Oscar Fraley reports golf upholds a fair amateur code allowing Pat O'Sullivan to regain amateur status after a two year pro stint, reflecting golf’s openness compared with other sports. O'Sullivan, a former Augusta champion, won the 1951 Titleholders and holds multiple amateur titles but may not rejoin amateur status if she continued as a pro beyond two years. She debuts as an amateur in the National Mixed Foursome at Tequesta February 11-15 with Willie Turnesa, eyeing the National Amateur as her major event.
Los Angeles Rams announce signing of their No 1 draft pick All American tackle Lou Michaels from Kentucky to a 1958 contract. Rozelle says the 238 pound rookie is the first Ram signed for the season after he started at right tackle in the Shrine Game and was named outstanding college lineman of 1957 by the Washington DC Touchdown Club.
Doug Smart led the Pacific Coast Conference in scoring with 19.5 points per game across two league meetings. The 21 year old Seattle native and Washington guard tallied 38 points in two PCC games to top the conference race.
Los Angeles reports fans await if feuding East coach Buddy Parker and West coach George Wilson is more than rumor. The eighth Pro Bowl at the Coliseum pits Parker against Wilson as both teams prepare after a Philadelphia blow up last month. Parker plans to start Eddle LeBaron at quarterback and Jon Arnett is slated for the West lineup.
Sacramento Junior College scored four points in overtime Wednesday night to edge Santa Rosa Junior College 62 to 60 in the opening Big Might Conference basketball game for both squads.
United Press reports New York Rangers star Camille Henry credited a Montreal TV personality Dominique Michel as the influence behind his late surge. Henry tied the game with 25 seconds left in a 5-5 tie against the Toronto Maple Leafs, and spoke of a $500 bonus for 25 goals this season while planning marriage to Miss Michel next May. Henry, the lightest NHL scorer at 150 pounds, leads the league and is known as a cool and deadly marksman from Quebec.
At the NCAA convention in Philadelphia opposition emerged to a proposal allowing Army Navy and Air Force to continue sending promising athletes to prep schools. Critics from Texas Western Brown and Princeton argued against easing access for academics and questioned using athletic funds for prep school tuition. The plan moves to final adoption at the 1959 convention in Cincinnati.
CCSF defeated Stockton Junior College 72 to 43 in a Big Might Conference basketball game on Wednesday night. The victory extended CCSF’s advantage as the stronger team in the matchup with steady offense and solid defense.
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