King Kovaz Auto Daredevils at Ukiah Fairgrounds
The King Kovaz Auto Daredevils bring 28 death defying stunts to the 12th District Fairgrounds Wednesday night at 8. The act features Walt Kovaz and a daring crew touring for 25 years with 100000 dollars of equipment. It promises a midweek family thrill show with cars and trucks performing high risk tricks before a captivated audience.
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Veteran goalie Glenn Hall waives from NHL after 17 years
Montreal reports veteran goaltender Glenn Hall, 17 seasons in the NHL, was waived as the league opened its annual meetings. Other moves included Blues trading for Jim McLeod, while Goalie Roy Edwards retires after waivers. Rules committee tackles bench mayhem and delaying goalie maneuvers.
Chip Oliver Seeks Return to Raiders After Hiatus
Chip Oliver, former Raiders linebacker who left football calling the sport silly, says he wants to rejoin Oakland. Raiders say he asked to be considered for a uniform, with coach John Madden and Al Davis to decide. Oliver quit after starting as a rookie in 1968 and later joined a commune and health food work.
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Palace Sport and Hobby Shop tops Pargas 8 to 5
Fine fielding on both sides marked Monday's South Ukiah Little League game as Palace Sport and Hobby Shop scored four runs in the second and four in the fifth to beat Pargas 8 to 5. A diving catch by Greg Sundquist with two out preserved the win. John Hefte and Terry Hipes also made key plays for their teams while Bob Simpson and John Whetstone had multi hit days.
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Seals land top AHL goalie Gary Kurt for 30,000
The California Seals drafted 24 year old goalie Gary Kurt from Cleveland for 30 000 dollars. Kurt stands 6 3 and 185 pounds and posted a 2.67 goals against average with three shutouts in 42 games last season the league's lowest. Jim Van Boven a San Jose State student earned an expense paid trip to Europe by winning two bicycle races over a weekend. He is a member of the 1968 U S Olympic team and topped an 88 mile Santa Cruz mountains race and placed high in a 65 mile Golden Gate Park race.
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Giants Start Tour as NL West Leaders Face Expos
The San Francisco Giants open a road trip in Montreal after ending a two year longest losing streak with Willie Mays delivering a 12th inning homer to beat Philadelphia 4-3. Ken Henderson and Willie McCovey deal with injuries as the club holds an eight game lead. Juan Marichal seeks his ninth win against Bill Stoneman in a battle of aces after the Giants idle day.
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Yastrzemski Leads Early AL All Star Balloting
Early returns show Carl Yastrzemski atop the American League outfield voting with 31,645 ballots as of July 13. Tony Oliva follows with 19,707 and Frank Robinson 17,924. Baltimore leads with three players among the leaders.
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Gladiators Fought at Etruscan Funerals for Protection
Britannica notes that in ancient Etruscan funerals gladiators were trained to battle to death as armed attendants for the deceased in the afterlife.
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Bruce Gardner Los Angeles Dodger prospect faded after near miss
Bruce Gardner, once NCAA MVP and USC star with a 40–5 college record, died at 32 from a self-inflicted gunshot near USC's pitching mound. The Dodgers released him after years in minor leagues. he later coached at Dorsey High School and had a degree in physical education.
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Sac State hosts NCAA three day track finals
Sacramento State will host the NCAA college division championships starting Thursday with decathlon events and continuing through finals Saturday. Hayward State competes at Cal State Hayward after which Stanford and Cal athletes eye NCAA and AAU qualifying, naming runners and jumpers among the contenders.
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A's Open Seven-Game Homestand Against Red Sox
Oakland leads AL West at 37-18 as Vida Blue dominates with his 12th win and the A’s eye a potential trade involving Frank Fernandez and others. John Odom faces Ray Culp in tonight’s matchup as Boston visits.
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