24 Jun 1969
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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1969
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a crowd at Square Garden and a heavyweight contest with unclear details. Names, times, and outcomes are unreadable, leaving a partial reference to a fight or weigh-in and a possible confrontation.
Jerry Quarry speaks of pride and revenge after a dramatic return to boxing Monday night. He vows to demolish Joe Frazier and prove his point before a ringside crowd including Elis.
In a harsh seven round bout, Frazier dominated Jenny Quarry, inflicting a severe eye cut and facial damage. Referee Arthur Mercante halted the contest despite Quarry’s pleas, while Quarry later admitted he had not fought his best and vowed to rethink his approach.
New York crowd erupts at Madison Square Garden as Joe Frazier claims a seventh round TKO over Jerry Quarry. Ellis, holder of the WBA title, taunts Frazier and states readiness if a fight occurs. Quarry, cut over the eye, suffers his first defeat while his team contemplates next steps.
In Ukiah on Friday Pony League play featured Mike Kuezi of Pargas tossing a two hit shutout against Crawford, 5-0, with Bruce Calben and Ricky Simmons each knocked in runs. Pargas relied on three hits but scored four runs in the fourth inning amid errors by Crawford. Lew Moore dominated Sporting Goods in the nightcap, a 12-0 win as Moore hit two singles and scored twice while Bill Noese and Roger Senggins contributed for the winners.
East coach Joe Paterno of Benn State said after Monday's workout that both Marty Donires of Columbia and Buster O'Brien of Richmond are equal at quarterback. Kansas coach Pepper Rodgers praised Bobby Douglass and Edd Hargett as his best QBs, while cautioning that O J Simpson’s absence affects only depth. West coach Batromo orak said the teams are fairly matched in ability with no clear winner emerging.
Hoyt Faywy, a 16 year old from Woodside High, shot a 35 86 71 at Cypress Point in the first qualifying round of the California State Amateur Golf Championship. He led by one stroke over Steve Bogan as medal honors loom, with several notables close behind. The low 64 advance to Wednesday’s match rounds through Sunday.
Houston coach Dave Williams praised his team as fit and ready for the 72nd NCAA golf tournament at the Broadmoor Golf Course. The Cougars aim to repeat as champions with Florida, Wake Forest, Texas, Stanford, Arizona State and USC among contenders as the field is cut to 60 individuals after Thursday’s second round.
Australian star Rod Laver begins pursuit of a second career Grand Slam by taking on Italian Pietrangeli in a rain delayed Wimbledon opener. He seeks to complete back to back slam titles with Margaret Court as Australia aims for a double Grand Slam.
Dodgers stay atop NL pennant race as Manny Mota, 31, boosts lineup with a homer and three RBIs in a 7th straight win over the Braves. His .256 average climbs as he emphasizes making solid contact rather than chasing long balls. Other MLB results include Cubs over Pirates 5 4, Reds over Atlanta, Astros over Giants, and AL games with Hattimore, Detroit, and California notable.
18 year old righthander Young Erautt daughter of former star Eddie Erautt signed with the California Angels and was assigned to Idaho Falls in the Pioneer League. Erautt, Angels fifth pick in the recent draft, stood 6 feet tall and weighed 190 pounds after graduating from Helix High School in San Diego.
World War I hero Sgt Alvin York, famed for the October 8 1918 actions in the Argonne Forest, reportedly killed 28 Germans and captured 132, becoming a standout figure in wartime coverage.
Play continued Monday with favorites advancing in men's singles and doubles and mixed doubles. Dick McClintock with Don Heller beat Waring and Brown 6-1 6-2, then lost to Munday and Brooks 6-1 6-3. In mixed doubles defending champs Stroh and Hunter defeated Oberlatz and McClintock 6-2 6-0. Finals set for Sunday with a 6 p.m. barbecue open to the public. reservations via Shirley Jacober at 462-8074.
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