Mays to Start in Center as Flood Shifts Iowa for NL Game
NL manager Red Schoendienst plans Willie Mays at center field for the night game indoors, with Curt Flood moving to left after Rose breaks a thumb. Flood will join Hank Aaron in left, while Curt Flood serves as a key starter for the Cardinals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ets
UPI
Ams
Red
Luis Tiant
Indians
Mel Stottlemyre
Yankees
Tommy John
White Sox
John
Odom
A's
sSdyz McDowell
Gary Bell
Red Sox
Schoendienst
Willie Mays
Curt Flood
Cardinals
Flood
Hank Adgron
Braves
Rose
Curt
Willie
Billy Williams
Cubs
Rosé
Santa Clara Swimmers Eye Mexico City Olympic Burst
Santa Clara Swim Club, famed for producing 13 1964 Olympians, eyes a strong showing for Mexico City 1968. Coach George Haines predicts about seven boys and several girls will qualify, while world records fall during a three day meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Clara
Calif
Mexico City
United States
Santa Clara Swim Club
George Haines
Fie
Haines
U.S
Mexico
Guillermo Echevarria
Echevarria
Mike Burton
Sacramento
Burton
Weekend Fight Results In Punch-Driven Card
Oscar Bonavena defeated Zora Folley by decision in Buenos Aires. Sonny Liston stopped Henry Clark in Las Vegas, with Chandler, Arizona noted for activity. Local reports credit strong performances from both USA and Argentina fighters in a busy weekend boxing slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
UPI
Oscar Bonavena
Argentina
Zora Folley
Chandler
Ariz
San Francisco
Sonny Liston
Las Vegas
Nev
Henry Clark
Los Angeles
Galapagos Islands Declared Ecuadorian National Park in 1965
The Galapagos Islands, owned by Ecuador, were designated a national park in 1965 marking a milestone in protecting unique wildlife and ecosystems. The move underscored Ecuador’s commitment to conservation of the archipelago’s endemic species and varied habitats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galapagos Islands
Ecuador
Women's Golf News Brief Highlights Local Tourneys
In Ukiah and North Bay women golfers prepare for a string tournament next Tuesday with players bringing strings and scissors. Gladys Stickney and Clara Means coordinate trips to Oakmont Friday and a July 16 golf day with lunch. Recent results named Clarke, Dede Finn, Dolores Johnson, Lee Johnson among top finishers in June 25 low net and low gross for Classes A and B. Marylou Zimmerman praised as hostess and golfer. nine hole winners noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ukiah
Gladys Stickney
North Bay
Clara Means
Ous
Oakmont
Clarke
Dede Finn
Dolores Johnson
Lee’ Johnson
Gladys
Vivi Bones Low Gross
Irene
Archée Clarké
Lee Johhisoff
Jéani Palmer
Bi Beyviene
Marie Shimmin
Altamaé McElroy
Louise Eckman
Alma Zimmerman
Carol Minsinger
Marylou Zimmerman
Colt League and North Ieague Evening Schedule Mix
The schedule lists Colt League games at Anton Stadium with 6 30 p m and 8 30 p m starts including Warehouse Sales versus Sporting Goods and Masonite versus Lake Lions Ukiaha. A separate Ukiaha Men s Softball at Giorno Park shows 6 30 p m Masonite versus Span ish Mt TV and 8 p m Shank s Shell versus North State Braves. North Ieague features Sno White versus Bunny Tire and Chefs versus Lions at 6 p m plus a 6 p m matchups HiS Field. An additional 8 p m Pearson s Chevron versus Crawford Lumber game is noted at Giorno Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt League
Anton
Sporting Goods
Warehouse
Lake Lions
Masonite Ukiak
Giorno Park
Masonite
Spanish Mt
Shank
North Ieague
Sno-White
Bunny Tire
Lions
Chefs
County Field
Pydd Brownk
Savings Bank
Colt
Sports Car Race Brings Fatality At Cotati Meet
The Golden Gate Grand Prix at Cotati Raceway ended tragically when Mike Wright, 32, of Los Altos died after his Morgan veered off course and hit an embankment during a race after the 40 mile main event. Merle Brennan, 40, Reno auto dealer, led from start to finish, averaging 80.4 mph on the two mile six turn course. Lew Florence, Seattle, finished second in a Porsche Carrera Six, followed by Dick Terrell of Fremont in a Cobra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotati
Calif
Brennan
Lew Florence
Seattle
Wash
Dick Terrell
Fremont
Tigers Open Big Lead in American League Pennant Chase
The Detrit Tigers hold a nine and a half game lead at the All-Star break after sweeping the Oakland Athletics 5-4 and 7-6. Kaline Cash and McAuliffe head the charge as Cleveland slips, while St. Louis dominates the National League with a 10 game edge as Larry Jaster and Ron Willis combine on three hits for the Cardinals. Hank Aaron and Norm Miller spark the Astros in the NL East clash, with notable homer totals advancing the season’s pennant race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers
Detroit Tigers
Oakland Athletics
AP Kaline
Norm Cash
Dick McAuliffe
Cleveland Indians
New York Yankees
Yankees
Indians
Athletics
California Angels
Boston Red Sox
Minnesota Twins
Baltimore
Arto
Chicago
Senators
St. Louis Cardinals
San Francisco Giants
Los Angeles Dodgers
Cincinnati Reds
Houston Astros
Atlantia’ ‘Braves
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates
New York’ Mets
Philadelphia Phillies
Cards
Larry Jaster
Ron Willis
Gaylord Perry
Curt Flood
Lou Brock
Norm Miller
Jim Wynn
Astros
Atlanta
Miller
Hank Aaron
Toomey Eyes World Record After Decathlon Victory
Santa Barbara and Kassel bound decathlon star Bill Toomey, 29, wins his fourth AAU title with 8087 points. He hints at seeking the world mark of 8319 and plans a July trip to Kassel, Germany, then high altitude training for the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. Warkentin and Emberger place second and third as Olympic trials continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Spitz
Santa Clara Club
Haines
Don Schollander
Tokyo
Zac Zorn
Long Beach
Calif
Zorn
Buckingham
Miss Kolb
Miss Pedersen
Karen Muir
South Africa
Elaine Tanner
Canada
Miss Tanner
Debbie Meyer
Ann Simmons
México City
Lincoln
Nebr
Los Angeles
Air Force Academy
Colorado
Santa Barbara
UPI
Bill Toomey
University of Colorado
Toomey
Kassel
Germany
Santa S Barbara
West Germany
Kurt Bendlin
South Lake Tahoe
Mexico City
Mexico
John Warkentin
Fresno State College
Warkentin
Dick Emberger
Athens Athletic Club
Oakland
U.S
Jeff Bennett
Oklahoma Christian College
Norm Johnston
Iowa State
Minneapolis
Southern California
Bob Mathias
Bob Richards
Rafer Johnson
Russ Hodge
UCLA
Hodge
Tooméy
University of Southern California
Dave Buck
Ukiah Men’s Golf crown goes to McClendon in new medal format
McClendon Segoe wins the 1968 Ukiah Men’s Golf Club championship with a final five round total of 363 over par 13 in the new 0-hole medal style of Championship Flight. Defending champion Rogers trails with 366 after rounds, while third place at 374 goes to another competitor. final scores to be confirmed Tuesday. McClendon had previously won the title in match play and regains the crown from Rogers, who won in 1967.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dati M Mevittén
Ukiah
Ad Rogers
Clendk
Plage
Ei Steppe
Ey Howard
Dot’ Joh
McClendon
Rogers
Post July Fourth Fireworks at NGRA Tracks
Weekend racing at Ukiah Lakeport and Ukiah featured heats in super modified and stock divisions. Pete Hathaway secured multiple trophies despite a protest in Ukiah that stripped him of main event honors, with Steve Castelli awarded the main. Howard Baker and Al Carkin posted standout heat wins, while new driver Howard Baker led stockers early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ukhihi
Laka
Wefe
Jerry Wheeler
Carl Davis
Steve Castelli
Pete’ Hathaway
al Carkin
Pete Hathaway
Lakeport
Pete Bélldtti
Bob John
Johnson
Bill Bébison
Howard Baker
Stockers
Ukiah
Pété
Early Archery Deer Season Opens Saturday in California
California begins its early archery deer season on Saturday July 13 running through July 28. Hunters need a 1968-69 hunting license and deer tags. The open area matches the early rifle season with a limit of two bucks forked horn or better. In 1967 68 bow season, 280 bucks were taken and 98 deer were recorded in antlerless and either sex hunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Department of Fish and Game
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frech
Greg Buckingham
Claudia
Russia
Andre Dunaev
Little Une Pedersen
Arden Hills Club
Sue
Fam Kruse
Ft. Lauderdale
Arden Hills
Santa Clara Omen
Jan Henne
Eearpinelli
Pokey Watson
Lirida Gustavson
Norther
Brie Ene Onderwood
Kuki
Toomey Eyes
Wrenad
NGRA
Bob Hope
Phyllis
Diller
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!