Spanish Mountain Dons primed for San Rafael clash Saturday
Four sluggers power the Dons as they approach a key game against San Rafael at Anton Stadium. Dodge Simmons leads with a .600 average after 10 trips, Brad Shear has 7 RBIs in 19 trips, Lane Foster hits timely singles for a .470 mark, and Bill McCain adds three RBIs. The rest of the lineup, including Carl Johnson, aims to supply support behind the planned starter, with options including Holmes Tappen Parducci Borgna Singer. The Dons seek another win after a 24-12 Sunday victory over Menlo Park and a 4-0 loss to the same club.
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Lane Foster
Ukiah
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Carl Johnson
Union Stadium
Tommy Holmes
Herb Tappen
Menlo
Larry Parducci
Gary Borgna
Larry Singer
Floyd Rovera
Dave Brown
Spanish Mountain
Don Rones Wins Opening San Francisco Junior Golf Match
Don Rones defeats his opponent at Lincoln Park in the San Fran sco Cal Bulletin Junior Golf Championships opening match by 6 up after an even par front nine. Rones led 6_up with five holes left, while part of a 450-entry field with an 82 stroke qualifying round.
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Lake County Junior Riders Aim for Lake County Pro Rodeo
Ukiah Riding Club and Mendocino County Junior Riding Clubs shift focus to the Lake County Professional Rodeo over Friday and Saturday in Lakeport. Morning events include age group western equitation trail riding and pleasure horse competition with speed and handless races in the afternoon along with an all-novice event. Post entries up to start with a $1 penalty. Sharon Laughlin of Calpella swept Ukiah Gymkhana events at the State Hospital last Saturday winning keyhole pale bending water dipper crawl through barrel and Texas barrel races in the 12 under division.
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Anne Orchard
Valli’ Allison
Arlene Edwards
Exceptional Athlete DeBuschere Signs Big Deals
Detroit Pistons star Dave DeBusschere inked a roughly 20 000 deal on Monday and adds about 70 000 from a White Sox signing last March. The husky guard forward is a premier two sport phenom with a 90 000 cash claim to prove his exceptional talent.
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Masonite Leads Loop With 14-3 Victory Over Auto Dealers
Steve Eriksen relieved in the sixth, striking out the loaded side to preserve Masonite South Ukiah’s 14-3 win that cements a two-game league lead. Tommy Brooks drove in a run with a double as Kirby Walsh plated for Auto Dealers. In other action, Kiwanis Club beat Anton Jets 8-3. Bones Candy lost 28-14 to Savings Bank with Delery homering.
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View and
Pistons
Life of Big George echoes the Babe’s shadow
The Weeping Greek, George Zé, recalls wrestling glory and golf fame shared with Babe Didrikson in the 1930s and 40s. After Babe’s 1956 death, he describes life as dull in lonely towns and hotels, plans to buy into golf, and hints at seeking past days’ magic in Palm Beach.
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Colorful Golfing Newcomer Dock Goss From Tennessee Draws Hype
UPI reports a potential new golf sensation, Dock Goss, emerging from Tennessee with Snead-like flair. Signed by Spalding, he supposedly drives 435 yards and has had pro work at Whittle Springs Golf Club, Oak Ridge and nearby venues, though details remain legendary and unverified.
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Giants fall as Farrell wins for Colts at Candlestick
Houston’s Dick Farrell relieved in the ninth to beat San Francisco 64, dropping the Giants under .500. Willie Mays drove in three runs, while Dave Giusti earned the win for Houston and Billy O Dell took the loss for the Giants.
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Khrushchev to Feature in Lake County Rodeo Exhibition
Khrushchev the mule is billed for exhibition at Lakeport’s Count Professional Rodeo under Fly ing U owner Cotton Rosser. The AMA bans the dangerous animal, but Rosser hopes a cowboy will ride Khrushchev after 8 p m on Friday or Saturday as riders chase an $1 000 prize. world champ Harry Tomidns needs two more chances to ride the mount.
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