Ninth Annual Ukiah Men's Bowling Championship Signups Open
Sign-ups for the 9th Annual Ukiah Men's Bowling Championship run as March 18 and 15 entries. Tournament manager Mark Bowen expects to surpass last year’s 34 teams 58 doubles and 116 singles while veteran bowlers and past champs prepare for a competitive event. Strong scratch averages top 180 among 15 players, with handicap system leveling the field and last year’s winner Les Verstappen returning.
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Portland State Eyes NCAA Wrestling Title With Small Budget
Portland State, 8,300 enrollment, aims to win the NCAA College Division wrestling crown on a $600 operating budget. Coach Westcott credits a strong record 17-0 and key wrestlers Rick Sanders and Masaru Yatabe, plus two Japanese champions, for the title push. He believes the Vikings can win the big meet and plans to boost recruiting and schedule against top programs.
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Nostalgic Win For Red Wings At Madison Square Garden
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the New York Rangers 3 to 1 at Madison Square Garden with Gordie Howe on a line alongside Gerry Abel making his NHL debut. Sid Abel watched his son skate in as Howe, in his 21st season, joined the historic line pairing.
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Mets Manager Wes Westrum Hits .250 In World Series Brief
New York Mets manager Wes Westrum appeared in two World Series games, posting a .250 batting average, 33 points higher than his lifetime .217 mark. The report notes his two appearances and the notable surge above career batting levels.
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Whale Surfaces and Blows Vapor Trail High Into Air
A whale surfaces and blows a visible vapor trail that shoots 15 to 20 feet skyward, revealing the creature’s breath and distance from observers. The spectacle underscores the whale’s air-gulping behavior during surfacing.
Giants Begin Spring Work as Rookies Fight for Spots
In Phoenix at Papago Park the San Francisco Giants launch 1967 spring training, 41 hopefuls compete for 25 May 11 roster spots. Exposed by 29 exhibition games in 30 days, veterans sharpen skills while rookies battle to survive. Juan Marichal’s contract delay looms over camp as pitching coach Larry Jansen hails readiness.
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Thurmond Cleared to Rejoin Warriors After Hand Injury
San Francisco Warriors center Thurmond received medical clearance to return after breaking a bone in his left hand on January 10. Doctors removed the cast and said he could play this weekend if needed. He suited up for a workout but tape limited his movement. The team hosts the St. Louis Hawks Friday at Civic Auditorium following a week of strong news.
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76ers Clinch Eastern Title With 115 113 Win Over Celtics
Hal Greer led Philadelphia with 37 points as the 76ers beat Boston 115 113 in overtime to clinch the Eastern Division crown. Greer, cramping late in regulation, hit a 40 foot shot with three seconds left in regulation and the club tied the Celtics at nine straight championships. Coach Alex Hannum praised regulars and subs as Philadelphia eyed a franchise record 63 victories, surpassing Boston’s 62.
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Ukiah Preps Sports Night and Coaching Clinic Dates
Ukiah High School hosts a June 18 Sports Night with wrestling boxing and weight training demonstrations led by Mort VandenBerghe and Bob Creed to support Block U funds. An April 29 Redwood Empire Coaching Clinic will feature Bay Area and Humboldt coaches with field drills and lectures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations cost $2 and can be made through several local coaches.
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