Ukiah Splits Openers In Doubleheader With Fortuna
Ukiah's Joe DiMaggio nine opened the season with a doubleheader split against Fortuna, despite late inning hits and errors. A first game 4-2 Ukiah win featured Tommy Walker, Kelvin Chapman triples and six strikeouts. Fortuna's homer and late hits carried the second game to an 8 4 victory.
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Secretariat Dominates Belmont Stakes in record pace
In the 1 1/2 mile Belmont Secretariat won by 31 lengths in 2 24 flat tying American dirt mileage mark. Jockey Ron Turcotte says future Belmont records may be broken but he hopes to ride the horse. Secretariat’s prior Derby and Preakness times spark debate over official records and potential late season races.
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A's rely on Holtzman and Hunter in pair of wins
Oakland A's pitchers Ken Holtzman and Jim Hunter limited Detroit 4-0 and 5-0 as Dick Williams praised their control. Holtzman improved to 11-3 with strong support from Bill North and Joe Rudi, while Hunter struck out four in his eighth win. The A's have 29 victories this season with 19 by the duo.
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Ukiah Softball League Opens Week With Sand Pebbles Clash
Defending champion Sand Pebbles of Fort Bragg beat the Tridents by a large margin Friday as Ukiah Women’s Athletic Association softball begins its second week at the Ukiah diamond. Hoaglens and Savings Bank of Mendocino each posted wins, with key homers and 16 strikeouts by Verna Todd. The league invites older girls and women to join, with games at 8 pm Mondays and 6:30 and 8:30 pm Fridays under lights near the High School diamond.
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Monday Hits Breakthrough Pace For Cubs In NL Action
Rick Monday, leadoff star for the Cubs, homered in his first two at bats to reach 14 long balls this season. Chicago outslugged the Reds 9 7 to stay atop the NL East as Montreal beat San Francisco 7 6 and Philadelphia routed San Diego 11 0. Houston also beat Pittsburgh 7 17.
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Giants aim to rebound after Expos sweep series
New York Giants visit the Mets with Ron Bryant opposing George Stone as deadline talks loom. San Francisco pressed by pitching woes after an 0-3 series in Montreal, where 11 hurlers yielded 18 hits. Expos emerge 7-6 winners to reach 25-25, while Bobby Bonds drives in three for the Giants.
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Graduation curtails Colt and Pony League action this week
Graduation reduces Colt League play with no games Monday or Tuesday and Anton Stadium graduation Wednesday at 8 p.m. Ukiah Sporting Goods and Ukiah 1973 Colt League opened with six no hit innings in an 8 3 win over Fjord's Smorgette. Pony League also pauses until Friday if graduation clears.
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