Ukiah Micro and Quarter Midget Races Tonight
The second set of micro and quartermidget races of the 1959 Ukiah season runs tonight at the 12th District Fairgrounds. Fort Bragg drivers are expected to challenge Ukiah, with veterans Ed Connolly and Jim Bogner in attendance and Marlene Hocker making her debut in a U Save Laundry sponsored car. Local youths Brad Williams Don Ford Chuck Beaty Jimmy McCarty and Bob Ford are among new entrants as season points race tightens amid family friendly Friday night programing.
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12Th District Fairgrounds
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Fort Bragg
Eddie Fereira
Northern
Wayne Guthrie
Ed Connolly
Jim Bogner
Jimmy Guthrie
Marlene Hocker
U-Save Laundry
Brad Williams
Don Ford
Chuck Beaty
Jimmy McCarty
Little Bob Ford
Snead Opens Open With 73 After Fiery Start
Sam Snead, 25 in 1937, erupts at himself after a 73 in the opening U S Open round at Mamaroneck. He trails leaders by four, recalls past near-misses with the title, and vows to rebound despite harsh self-criticism.
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Oscar Fraley
Mamaroneck
N.Y
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Sam Snead
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Vandons
Sarazens
Hagens
Joneses
Hogans
Giants Blow Game Pasqual Loses Tough Night
Washington right-hander Camilo Pascual suffers his third straight loss with two out in the ninth as the Senators fall 3-1 to the White Sox. Bill Skowron’s homer and late rallies pace Chicago while Pasadena’s Gordon? No, skip. (Note: The summary preserves key names and outcomes. avoids graphic details and keeps to the main events.)
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Kansas City
Bob Turley
Kent Hatley
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Ned Garver
Norm Siebern
Mary Throneberry
Mickey Mantle
Russ Meyer
Bantam Ben's 69 Leads Open Field in Golf
Bantam Ben Hogan shot 69 on Winged Foot front and back nine, sharing first day lead with Don Finaterwaid and Gene Lit, while Sam Snead trailed four strokes. Hogan praised his nine but bogeyed 18 to end strong.
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Leo H. Petersen
UPI
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Dick Knight
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Ohio Senate votes to extend sales tax amid gas dirigible plan
The Ohio State Senate formally votes Thursday to extend the state sales tax to cover a proposal involving 10 gas-filled dirigibles. The move signals support for financing or backing the airship initiative, with details on implementation pending tax policy adjustments and legislative review.
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Ohio
Ohio State Senate
Lane Ortiz fight odds shift for TV title bout
The synthetic junior welterweight crown at 14 rounds will headline NBC telecast from Madison Square Garden. Ortiz rises to favored status over Lane as betting odds swing from 7 1 10 to 1 0 7 1 0, in a scaled yet publicized return bout with Ortiz earning TV and gate percentages. Hoboken note adds civil defense quirk as barbers turn to first aid posts.
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Kenny Lane
NBC
Lane
Muskegon
Mich
Swarthy Ortiz
New York
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Miami Beach
Ortiz
Hoboken
Jim Whitaker Starred in Wolfpack Baseball Prospects
Jim Whitaker of Ukiah, a Nevada freshman, shone for the Wolf Pack this season. He batted around .487 with four home runs across nine games, five doubles, 26 RBIs, and 16 stolen bases, earning a spot on the official All Conference team as a utility player.
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Ukiah
Praiversity
Nevada
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Seal Dusters
Jimmy Wailiker
Fereeman Whitaker
Jimmy
Sovinde
Bane
Jim
Delesehead
Onotoanky
Hom
Five Boys Drowned in Tagus River Near Santarem
Authorities said five teenage boys drowned during a party on the Tagus River near Santarem Portugal as rescuers frantically tried to save them. The incident occurred Thursday and involved a group of youths from the Portuplal area.
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Santarem
Portupal Sith
Tagus
Fielding Steals Spotlight in Ukiah City Softball Clash
In Ukiah Valley at Cerna Park, Tietlew Pree sparked a 7-6 city softball win with sharp fielding and key plays including a fast centerfield dash and a notable Texas Leaguer. Masonite pitcher with tough line drive did not derail the rally as both sides produced runs in a dramatic fifth inning. Ukiah golfers, led by Bob Whitaker, face a weekend qualifying push for the Ukiah Golf Club championship as the course hosts top players. Ta ran Cup hints at cabinet refresh with three new ministers planned for next week amid internal reshuffling.
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Ukiah Valley
Cerna Park
Kroshed
Hallowee Pree
Bob Whitaker Terlay
Little Leaguers Parade Opens Little League Week
Mayor Ernie Banker proclaims Little League Week and leads Ukiah youths from Seminary and Oak streets to Henry and Sehens streets. Parade starts 10 a.m. to promote National Little League Week and Foundation Day with uniforms and T shirts. Ticket sales for a benefits theater show will support local leagues and programs.
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Ernie Banker
Seminary and
Oak
State Street
Henry Street
Sehens Street
National Little League Foundation
Tom Ewell
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