10 Jun 1958
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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1958
Page
1
A playful event titled Lister Steady features toys and games as lovers of toy play explore percent themed challenges. The piece describes conditions for participation and the lighthearted tone of the event.
Larry Lister led Ukiah with a .400 average over eight games while Jim Whitaker hit .397 in 21 games and Dave Brown posted .364 in 22. LeRoy Broyles and Larry Brown each scored 18 runs, Myers drove in 18, and Sam Myers led with 10 extra-base hits as Ukiah battled through errors and pitching to compile a 310 team average and 124 RBIs across 632 at-bats.
UK: An obscure fragment hints at a sports moment where Snead or a figure named Snead challenged rivals late. The line suggests a dramatic finish and a close race, with the headline tone implying a notable, if partial, report from a sporting event.
The Ukiah Pine Browns, composed mainly of Potter Valley area boys, play home games at the Potter Valley dishrond. Led by Tom Fox and Glen N’ughan, the team aims to become a future North Lit league power while fostering sportsmanship and fundamentals among younger players. Members include Fred Austin Warren Bil- Atel Lewis Brown Ronald Cav ailio Ken Clark Hoyt Estes Barry Fox Dennis Hewitt David Hughes ean Meyer Don Mayer Charles laigman Pete Nelson Bill Pauli and Danny Vaughan.
Philadelphia reports Garnet Hart versus Gil Turner in a WW round bout that could earn the winner a shot at the welterweight title. Hart, favored at 8 to 5, faces Turner who joined the bout after joining the sport for fun. Promoter Herman Taylor has offered $30,000 to the victor.
In Cheyenne Wells Colorado County agent Jim Read on Monday reported eastern Colorado's hatching rate has produced the fattest frogs in the country. He noted frogs and toads are gorging themselves since a hopper plague began.
The Pony Grad League debuts at Anton Stadium with a 6 p.m. double header pitting Casted against Masonite and Ukiah Sporting Goods versus Hollow Tree. Last night Munnell and Sherrill drew 4 4 while Ford Gravel beat Chevrons 6 4 as the four team slate begins the hunt for All Star honors and August postseason play.
Promoter Teddy Brenner said he will book a rematch next month if Monday telecasts continue at St. Nicholas Arena. Tony Decola defeated Peter Schmidt by ninth round technical knockout when a cut over Schmidt’s left brow forced a stoppage after doctors recommended ending the bout before the 10th round. Schmidt received four stitches at Polyclinic Hospital and was suspended 30 days to allow healing.
Golf instruction by Doug Ford explains hitting down with a brassie to lift the ball, using a shallow divot and backspin to hold on greens. The article covers stance, contact point, and parallels with other woods, ending with a note on next week’s drive.
Ukiah runners Ken Anderson and Bob Ryder covered about 14 miles cross country to Calpella and back for recreation on a warm spring afternoon. Amberson finished in about 1 hour 10 minutes, Ryder around 1 hour 20 minutes, with both planning to return to Ukiah track duties next year and considering a possible Twelfth District Fair steeplechase in August.
Ron Snidow of San Rafael won the discus with 135 feet on the final day of the Oakland Juni Olympics. Ukiah sent one entrant, Danna Lytjen, who won the standing broad jump in the youngest girls division. Betty Pearson of Kelseyville placed third in the elementary 75 yard dash with a :09.4 time as Ukiah’s Charlotte Hook ran a :09.3 in recent dash events.
Baltimore Orioles sign 19 year old pitcher Herman Starrette of Statesville North Carolina, second baseman Darris Bradshaw of Wilmington North Carolina, and outfielder Charles Weston of Culver City California to minor league deals. Starrette assigned to Aberdeen North Carolina in the Class C Northern League while Bradshaw and Weston go to Bluefield West Virginia in the Appalachian League.
Jackie Jensen powered the Red Sox to a 9-4 win over Detroit with a 14th homer, a double and a single driving in four runs, keeping Boston in a tight chase for second place while Yankees lead the league.
Arch ie Moore, the light heavyweight champion, won a decision over Howard King in Sacramento after flooring him three times. He sought his 127th knockout, tying a record set by Stribling, but King withstood the late rounds and lasted the full 10. Moore delivered a series of rights, the crowd roared, and King showed stubborn defense throughout the 10 rounds.
Sydney results have Clive Stewart outpointing Al Williams in a 12 rounder at St. Nicholas Arena New York. Tony DeCola stops Peter Schmidt in nine at M5s New Orleans. Charley Joseph outpoints Mile Savage in Salt Lake City.
The Ukiah Jaycees broke a two game slide by beating Potter Valley Ukiah Pine Browns 7-4 in North Little League. Two three run blasts in the second and third innings fueled the win, with Mike Hendricks and Johnny Oliver supplying the homers. Barry Fox led off the fifth with a Pine Browns homer as part of a four run rally. Ukiah cleaners topped Palace Chefs 9-2, aided by Tommy Anton doubles and Robbie White pitching.
Two games were played in South Little League last night as school commence ment exercises approach. Brownies Market beat Service Clubs 13 to 3, and Auto Dealers defeated Anton Jets 8 to 4.
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