14 Jul 1961
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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1961
Page
1
The Ukiah Giants and Con? Mack squad lead a busy slate with doubleheaders and city tournaments. Ukiah hosts rivals from Clearlake and nearby towns as the Stockton and Pony League events loom, with all teams prepping for upcoming elimination rounds and regional showdowns.
The Yankees beat the White Sox 6-2 to take first place as Maris hit his 34th homer and Mantle his 30th of the season. Staf ford improved to 8-4 with Arroyo closing, while Boston edged Baltimore 3-2 and Milwaukee topped St. Louis 6-3.
iD ye Rocane Women s Golf News reports Bones and Foster won top honors in the Thursday twilight two ball foursome at Ukiah. Their best ball score was 44 with low net 344. Vivi Bones and Bill Foster claimed low net. Last week counted putts saw Phyllis Cox 26 best girl score. Gert Reid had 27 and Jackie Ruelle 16 for nine holes.
Samart Somn daeng of Thailand outpointed Fumio Katau of Japan to win the Orient middleweight championship in Bangkok. Kiddie Pace of Santa Monica knocked out Frankie Ramirez in Los Angeles.
Brad Shear of May sonite leads the 1961 Colt League All Star squad chosen from Lakeport and Ukiah area clubs for the Anton Stadium tourney. Ukiah hosts July 20 to 23 with at least seven players from the Lange Brothers Lakeport club. The lineup includes notable youths from Hollow Tree Ukiah Sporting Goods and Lakeport and features strong local talent set to face Hopland and Mendo par at Anton Stadium.
Sonny Liston and co-defendant Isaac Cooper faced a show-cause hearing before the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission over June incident at Fairmount Park. The panel weighed whether Liston’s license should be revoked amid charges of impersonating officers and disorderly conduct.
The Ukiah Dolphin Swim Club travels to Katfield to swim against Pairfield-Susur Swen Club in a dual meet as part of a busy week after a Junior Olympics tuneup. With July meets upcoming, about 40 Dolphins are expected at Red Bluff for the AAU invitational and a similar number for the Santausa Novice meet.
The United States narrows its team to top milers Cyrol Arlescon and Jim Beatty for the two day meet with Russia. Beatty may skip the 1500 meters and run longer distances, signaling a shift to 5000 meters. Analysts predict a tight contest with a margin of four to five points in the men’s track and field events.
Masonite closes its season with a 3 0 win over Lakeport in Celt League play at Anton Stadium. Mattson outduels Peak as Jahn drives in the decisive run. Ukiah Sporting Goods tops Hollow Tree in extra innings as Dennis Gwin stars. Final Colt League standings place Lakeport Lange Brothers first at 9 3, Masonite 7 4 1, Hollow Tree 7 and Sporting Goods 2 8 1. The All-Star team forms as the tourney opens next Thursday at Anton Stadium.
Masonite softball beat previously unbeaten Foutz Insurance 4-0 at Giorno Park behind Ron Hindley’s steady shutout pitching. The win tightens standings as Masonite improves to 3-2 and Foutz sits 4-1 in the city men’s league. In the nightcap Straw’s Pizza defeated Benjamin Iron 4-1, leaving Straw’s tied with Masonite for second at 3-2.
Michigan State coach Fendley Collins produced 31 national conference and AAU individual mat champions from 1936 to 1959. He led Spartans to prominence in N C A V A and Big Ten meets, shaping a legacy of titleholders across multiple eras.
Girls and women interested in recreational softball should attend practice and signups Monday at 7 30 p m at Giorno Park. Ukiah area team will arrange games with women’s teams from other cities in summer evenings and weekends. Darkly Lyons, softball coach, welcomes all seeking information or team assignment.
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