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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1968
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a late afternoon gathering at Petaluma Park with reference to turning left off Washington Street and a scheduled battle or parade event, but key details such as date participants and outcome are missing. The readable bits point to a public space action near Washington and Petaluma Park.
In a rain-shortened northern vs southern showdown at Mendocino State Hospital field, North’s Tommy Walker delivered a key two-run homer and later homered again, while Leo Cook shut down South with strong relief pitching. Walker’s late triple and Dick’s steady defense sealed a 20-0 North victory in the regional tournament.
Ukiah Mendo-Lake Colts Wi-Stars held Richmond-El Cerrito to six hits as Hoaglin pitched solidly in a 3-0 victory in the Patt League elimination opener at Richmond. King of Richmond El Cerrito struck out 12 but Ukiah broke the no-hitter in the seventh on Bill Strong’s line-drive single.
Recap of recent race week action at Ukiah and Lakeport with engine swaps and pit stunts. Rich Pellegrini tested top of the wall car, which cracked under pressure, while Bill Deschamps departed engine heaven after heat race damage and borrowed Rich’s engine. Ray Graziano adjusted a head from Bill D’s car with Dick Hoenig and Dick Steele to prep his road gunner for the main. Carl Davis draws ire for popularity and a risky threat in the pits. Friday night showcased fast, furious racing with two mains per division and potential high points. Pete Hathaway debuts a new garage sign and a friendly puppy joins him.
Two Ukiah teams Spanish Mountain TV and Pearson's Chevrons clash tonight at 7 in Santa Rosa, winner advancing to the semifinal of the Santa Rosa Invitational. Pearson's star Tom Roberts dominates on the mound, fanning 13 with one hit allowed in a prior 9th inning win, as both teams chase the 1968 Ukiah Valley title and tourney glory.
Ukiah Pony League All-Stars crushed Sebastopol 13 to 5 at St Helena in the Area tournament. Lee Rodrigue pitched well despite five errors by Ukiah, fanning eight and walking three. Chris Scotts grand slam powered Ukiah, with Rick Simmons adding a triple and Danny Nicholson a double, setting up a 5:30 p.m. meeting with Petaluma.
The idea posits that Africa and South America formed a single landmass about 200 million years ago before drifting apart, reshaping understanding of historical geology and plate tectonics.
The Dolphins prepare for a two day meet at Uriah Swim Center featuring 1,000 swimmers aged 5 to 17 from Petaluma Novato and Wikiup. Coach Northrop seeks individual wins and team medals as depth is tested by Little League playoffs while aiming for a surprise high finish in a tight field.
Gaylord Perry pitched a complete shutout for the Cubs in a 2-0 win over the Giants. The right-hander allowed five safeties and stood firm after Ron Santo hit a two run homer in the ninth, drawing 5,914 paying fans and 10,268 youth attendees to the park.
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