NCAA mat tourney opens in Seattle to crown team and titles
About 350 collegiate wrestlers from 125 schools begin a three day NCAA wrestling championship at the University of Washington. Top seed is Iowa State's 430-pound Chris Taylor, last year's Olympic bronze medalist, seeking to defend his title. Last year's champions Murdock, Milkovich and Schalles return in their weight classes. Opening day features about 250 matches, with as many as eight concurrent. Taylor owns 82 straight wins for Iowa State and has dominated with pins and quick times.
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Wilt Chamberlain NBA rebound record game vs Celtics
Wilt Chamberlain set the NBA single game rebounding record with 55 boards for Philadelphia against the Boston Celtics in 1960. The stellar performance placed Chamberlain atop the league’s all time marks and remains a landmark in basketball history.
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Ukiah cheerleaders praised for spirit and support
Ukiah's songleaders and cheerleaders are celebrated for vitality and team spirit over 17 years. The piece lauds their individuality, charm, and non rote routines, noting their role in boosting Wildcats at the Top of the Bay tournament and aVarsity dinner that entertained players.
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South Ukiah Little League tryouts updated today
South Ukiah Little League and Senior Little League announce new tryout times for 9 to 12 year olds in Talmage Hopland and surrounding areas and for Senior League players. No Sunday tryouts. Junior 9-10 report Saturday at 9. 11-12 at 1 on Saturdays at MLH and MSH. Senior players at Oak Manor Saturday 9 for 13-year-olds and 1 for 14-15. Sunday Ukiahi field by County Hospital 9 for 13 and 1 for 14-15.
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Pirates stumble in exhibition as Sanguillen shifts to right field
Pittsburgh Pirates struggle in an exhibition with Detroit 8 to 3 as Manny Sanguillen moves to right field to replace the late Roberto Clemente and misplays a fly ball. Manager Bill Virdon cautions comparisons to Clemente while evaluating Sanguillen's future. Jim Northrup and Dick Sharon homer for the Tigers, while Frank Tepedino and Ken Bennett spark the Yankees 11 to 4 win over Minnesota. Bold moves include Ken Holtzman signing with Oakland for 60,000 amid a cluster of veteran free-agent signings and intrasquad games highlighting club rosters.
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Ukiah Wildcats eye Top of Bay title at Sonoma State
Ukiah High School's 6-7 Doug Vilotti leads the Wildcats as they chase the Top of the Bay crown starting tonight at 7 at Sonoma State College Rohnert Park. The team finished 12-2 in NBL play, second to Vallejo, and plan to beat Arcata and Cardinal Newman to reach the finals against Vallejo Concord Campolindo or Sonoma.
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Frosh pace Ukiah trackmen at Santa Rosa
Ukiah Frosh dominated the triangular meet at Santa Rosa JC Bailey Field defeating Analy 61 to 55. Bill Norbury led with a double hurdles win while Jack Claunch Mitch Chesbro Andy House and others contributed top finishes in sprints distances and field events amid heavy rain.
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Ukiah Hosts Vintage In First Home Swim Meet Of Season
Ukiah and Vintage high school swimmers square off Friday at 3:30 p.m. at the Ukiah Swim Center. Ukiah seeks points from divers and a strong medley relay as they push to beat Vintage after Santa Rosa and Petaluma showdowns.
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A's sign Holtzman as trade rumors swirl over Blue
In Mesa, Oakland cut holdout list to two by signing Ken Holtzman for about 60 thousand dollars. Owner Charlie Finley neither confirmed nor denied Texas Rangers’ reports of a near deal for Vida Blue while catcher Dave Duncan remained unsigned. An intrastate game saw Bill Posedel homer for the winners as Oakland prepared to open their 28 game Cactus League slate against Milwaukee.
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Giants Shift Training Site to Phoenix for Cactus League
The San Francisco Giants moved their Cactus League activities from Casa Grande to Phoenix with their final Casa Grande session cut short by rain. Willie McCovey’s injury situation remains bleak as he endures left instep pain and received cortisone shots, ongoing trouble all spring.
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