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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1964
Page
2
A series of free golf lessons for boys and girls up to 17, and locally up to 18, begins at Ukiah Municipal Golf Course this Wednesday announced by Pro Winston Howe. Last year over 70 youths completed the twice weekly sessions, with clubs and balls provided by Howe and Ukiah Men's Golf Club.
San Francisco middleweight Carl Bobo Olson returns to Madison Square Garden Friday for a light heavyweight contenders bout with Johnny Persol. Olson, 35, holds a 2-1 edge as the favored challenger to boost his nine bout unbeaten streak and push toward Willie Pastrano’s crown. Persol is 24 and from Brooklyn in a nationally televised 10 rounder. Olson recently outpointed Wayne Thornton on March 27, while Persol split two with Eddie Cotton this year, winning Feb. 21 but losing March 13 in a fourth round stoppage.
The Daily Telegraph reports a British library cataloging the novel Christ Stopped at Eboli under the Europe Travel section. The note appears in the London travel feature, indicating the book’s inclusion among travel literature.
Ukiah High School North Bay League champions posted a standout season led by Harlan Weatherford whose 75.3 stroke average topped a 77.1 team score across 18-hole matches. Don Bones, Dick Chinnock, and Mike Chinnock followed, with Ken Banker and Paul Shimmin contributing in later matches. The squad went 11-4-0 in league play, defeated Santa Rosa, Montgomery, Hogan, Vallejo, Napa, and won a Healdsburg 9-hole trophy, hinting at a bright 1965 as several seniors depart and juniors Weatherford and Shimmin rise to leadership.
The Supreme Court meets today to hand down rulings in 18 undecided cases before summer adjournment likely June 22 or June 29. The docket includes sit-in and state legislative reapportionment cases along with passport and antitrust issues and criminal procedure questions.
In Francorchamps Belgium Scott Clark, the 1963 world champion, clinched the Belgian Grand Prix after rivals faltered with fuel. Dana Gurney led with two laps to go before running out of gas, Graham Hill and Bruce McLaren also suffered fuel troubles, allowing Clark in the Lotus-Climax to finish first at an average speed of 122.79 mph.
A Ukiah weekend committee selected Sunday 2 p.m. at Anton Stadium for home Pop Warner tackle games for boys ages 10 to 13. The Lions name faces potential clash with Willits Lions. coaching likely led by Jack Campbell and Ray Murphy. Signups August 8, practice August 15, season starts September 13 with a schedule including Sebastopol, Willits, Petaluma, Sonoma, St. Vincent’s, and College View games.
Kiwanis, coached by Bob McCormack and Ken Robie, remained undefeated at 6-0 after defeating Police Association 4-1 at Talmage Park. Barry Robie pitched 7 strikeouts, with two Kiwanis hits going for doubles. Police's Randy Tusi allowed two first inning runs, struck out 11, and yielded three hits in a tough loss as Ron Reinhart delivered the key early blow. Flying A Sluggers beat Anton Jets 5-3 in the other Friday game.
The Commerce Department says U S residents will spend about 3.5 billion this year on trips abroad. It reported that last year Americans spent 3.2 billion on foreign travel, with roughly 2.7 billion going to foreign countries and about 500 million to U S sites.
A Wednesday benefit double feature joins the North and South Ukiah Little League rivalry to raise funds for 1964 Little League programs. Debbie Reynolds stars in The Second Time Around and George Montgomery in King of the Wild Stallions. Showtime is evening. Tickets are 75 cents with proceeds supporting local players and mothers. tickets sold at Safeway Penney's and Ukiah Post Office or at the theatre on Wednesday night.
Sunday results show Baltimore sweeping Boston in two games, New York splitting with Chicago in 10 innings, and Minnesota defeating Washington twice with Kansas City taking two wins over Cleveland in extra innings. National League games include Philadelphia over New York twice, Chicago past Pittsburgh, Milwaukee beating Los Angeles, San Francisco over Cincinnati, and Houston and St. Louis wins in night games.
Richard Petty of Randleman North Carolina drove a 1964 Plymouth to victory at the Nashville Fairgrounds speedway. He averaged 76.5 mph over the half mile track and earned 1000 dollars. His pit crew earned much of the credit for gaining precious seconds and finishing a half lap ahead of David Pearson of Spartanburg South Carolina who drove a 1964 Dodge.
San Francisco Giants beat the Milwaukee Braves 6 4 led by Orlando Cepeda with a two run homer and a two run double from Rob Hart. Willie Mays contributed two hits including a double and a triple while rookie Jim Hart added three RBIs and strong defense. Ran Herbel earned the win with his third complete game as Cincinnati trimmed the Reds 8 2 with five Giants players stoking the offense.
Tony Lema captures the Buick Open in Grand Blanc after a final round 70 to finish 11 under par 277, three strokes ahead of Dow Finsterwald. He earns $28,000 plus a five year Buick car, aided by a Palmer-provided putter and a sharp short game. Finsterwald is second with 71, prize $4,300. Bob Charles places third with 283 and $3,500. Mason Rudolph ends fourth at 824 with $3,000.
In Terre Haute Indiana UPI reports sprint car barrier crash leaves Johnny White paralyzed from the neck down after a guard rail flip during a road race. Doctors say the disability may be permanent but two weeks will tell. A J Foyt won the feature at Vigo County Fairgrounds. White is from Warren Michigan. Africa's largest city is Cairo with over 3 million people.
Deschamps edged to the 20 lap NASCAR main at Ukiah Fairgrounds for his first win of the season after spinning mid race. State Champion Bob Campbell and Bill Robison tangled late, allowing Wes Boesel to finish second in an eight-car field with Robison third and Campbell fourth in a photo finish.
Billie Jean Moffitt said America won because Britain avoided being “jolly good losers” as the United States secured its 30th win in 36 Wightman Cup matches. She defeated Diedre Catt 6 3 4 6 6 3 to push the U S ahead 5 1. Britain’s Starieke and Mortimer beat Fales and Richey in doubles, final 5 2.
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