Lakeport to host first midget Offenhauser race program
Midgets led by Bob Barkhimer and promoter Tom Hamner announce Lake County Fairgrounds speedway event on Sunday July 5 with 7 pm time trials and 8 pm program. 40 lap main, 140 mph class potential but slower on Lakeport track. Adult $2, seniors 50c, under six free. Top drivers from Bay Cities and Northern California expected. tickets limited, first come first served.
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McCovey Homer Spurs Giants Past Reds After Slump
Willie McCovey belted a two run homer in the ninth to lift the San Francisco Giants to a 3-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds in St Louis. The big first baseman also went hitless in earlier at bats as New York and San Francisco chase in the National League standings during a lengthy road trip.
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Scores Soar In North Coast League Baseball
North Coast League games featured high scoring and mixed results as young players develop control. Jensen's Truck Stop edged Mendocino Van and Storage 20 11 while Potter Valley Pickles won 7 6 over Jordan's Motors. Bones defeated Ukiah Fire Department 35 7 with Foord homering twice and Shango once. Jordan Motors beat Ukiah Fire Department 24 23 with a late surge. Jensen's edged Bones 11 10 and Potter Valley Pickles beat Mendacing Van and Storage 21 11.
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Giants
Masonite Beats Flying A Sluggers For First Little League Win
Masonite wins its South Little League opener 7 6 at Talmage Park over the Flying A Sluggers. Ken Maroni reaches on an error to start the decisive sixth, scoring on Billy Strong’s timely single for the winning run. David Orchard earns the win in relief. Ray Farmer doubles for Flying A. Terry Smith is put out after a centerfield catch.
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Flying A
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Farmer
Masonite
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Strong
Police Association
Anton Jets
Randy Tusi
Tten
Mark Redding
Bob Reid
Reid
Arabian show proves horses have moods and misfires
At Santa Rosa's Golden Gate Arabian show Otis Simpson entered Sher-Khan, his top stock, but the stallion went sour after days of inactivity and did not enter the ring. Other Ukiah Willits entries fared well, with winners among foals and brood mares, while Hazel Lucas and daughter Tracy faced ups and downs on race day.
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Redwood Valley
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Otis
Sher-Khan
Stockton
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Sher- Khan
Oakley
Dr. Ridgley
Ralph and
Charlotte Oakley
Ukiah
Ghaneta
Maareta
Potter
Suspect Nabbed After Perfume Heist in Philadelphia
Police probed a bulge in Norman Sizer’s shirt and found 10 bottles of perfume allegedly stolen from a nearby store. The items were identified as My Sin.
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Bestchamps Aay Be Back to Top Form at Fairgrounds
NASCAR dirt track feature at the 12th District Fairgrounds oval returns Friday night with Bill Deschamps striving to reclaim the lead in the regular series after a strong showing last week. Deschamps won the main and other key races, nearing his Ukiah season peak. Bob Campbell, 1963 state champion, may need a new engine for his car soon. Race time is 8:30 p.m.
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Lakeport
Ford Gravel blank Anton's Jets in Pony League action
Ford Gravel blanked Anton's Super Jets 6-0 at Anton Stadium in Pony League. M&S defeated Palace Sport and Hobby Shop 9-6 in the opener led by Bobby Spagnola who went 3 for 3 with a double, two runs, and two RBIs. Dennis Toth and Jim Connors also contributed for M&S while Palace received two hits from Connors and Walden.
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