22 Mar 1966
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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1966
Page
1
Gates open 7 30 pm Saturday with a wrestling card at the U Oldati VFW. Main bout features a two out of three falls match between two top heavyweights with a 60 minute time limit. Pat Patterson leads the Nernists in a featured tag bout.
In Fresno and across several exhibitions, news wire reports note the Giants slipping after a hot start, Ben Bowie's three run homer sparking a key rally, and Dick Estelle handling mound duties before fading. Cincinnati signs Jim Maloney to a 1966 contract after a 25 day holdout, while Maloney aims to join camp in three weeks as Reds beat the Astros 5-4. Whitey Ford earns six shutout innings as Yankees top Dodgers 3-0, Twins win their fourth straight by 10-1 over Kansas City, White Sox blast Red Sox 10-4, and Phillies edge San Diego 5-0 behind Bunning.
Portland leads the league with 81 goals for and 178 against after 38 wins. Victoria sits with 223 GF and 222 GA, while Seattle and San Francisco trail with 200 225 and 197 224 respectively. This week includes Vancouver Victoria Wednesday, Buffalo AHL at Los Angeles Friday, Seattle at San Francisco Friday, Portland at Vancouver Friday, and Seattle at Los Angeles Saturday. Sunday games include Buffalo AHL at Portland and Portland at Victoria.
A landslide struck a plant causing total burial and prompting rushing emergency response. Survivors are unverified as authorities report no immediate confirmation of casualties or recovery status.
Cal track coach Sam Bell questioned if ace 440 man For rest Beaty can run Saturday against Oregon State due to yearlong tendon trouble. A cortisone shot might prep him. Beaty struggled against San Jose State sprinter Tommy Smith, who won the 220 and 440 and helped a relay victory as the Spartans topped the Bears. Smith named track athlete of the week by Northern California writers. Stanford's Payton Jordan praised javelinist George Porter for 21 feet in wind and lauded sprinter Jim Cox and hurdler Bud Walsh. Stanford heads to the Eastern Relays this weekend. San Francisco State’s Arner Gustafson said George Smithy won three events and saved the meet despite being knocked off the track. Hayward State’s Lou Comer spoke highly of John Ray, 24, married with four children who still triples jumped 47 feet and broad jumps over 22 feet. Athens Club’s Darrell Horn named athlete of the week for the broad jump. Redлетwood fence noted as a good neighbor feature.
The San Francisco Warriors dropped a protest of an NBA ruling after finishing the season 35-45, 10 games behind the Hawks with one game left. Injury to Naet Thurmond limited performance, coach Alex Hannum lamented missing top players when it counted, while rookie Rick Barry scored 2059 points to join elite rookies.
The March 29 Cassius Clay versus George Chuvalo heavyweight title bout in Toronto will be shown in theaters across 21 cities and 17 states, boosting potential gate by 140,000 dollars. Main Bout Inc. EVP Michael Malitz notes Canada theater arrangements to be announced. Cities include Phoenix Compton Santa Monica Hartford Washington Chicago Indianapolis Louisville Flint Cherry Hill Albuquerque Buffalo Akron Cleveland Toledo Philadelphia Fort Worth Houston Baltimore Portland New York.
The Defense Department will draft 100 optometrists into the Army starting in July. A spokesman said optometrists were being drafted as part of a broader effort to bolster medical personnel, noting shortages as volunteers lag.
A geographic survey notes Texas now has 54 peaks exceeding 6,000 feet in elevation. The finding highlights notable summits across the state's ranges and underscores Texas’s varied topography.
A strong French national skiing squad begins trials at Sun Valley as part of the five nation Americas International Ski Championships. The event features Swiss Austrian Canadian and American teams with downhill races for men and women on challenging courses. The meet honors late skier Bud Werher and mirrors the 1964 Vail event that spurred European interest in U.S. competitions.
Four way scoring race tightens in the Western Hockey League as Billy McNeill of Vancouver holds at 89 points while Cliff Schmautz of Portland rises to 84 and Gayle Fielder of Seattle advances to 82. Art Jones of Portland reaches 81 as Schmautz leads in goals with 40 and Fielder in assists with 66. Los Angeles defenseman Howie Young tops penalty minutes at 168. Don Head, the league’s top goalie, is out at least two weeks with a pulled groin. The Buckaroos rely on backup Dave Kelly as action resumes Wednesday when Vancouver visits Victoria.
Golf matches determine senior and junior championship contenders with Johnson, Chinnock, Harrah, and Cobabe earning spots in finals. The Ukiah Men's Golf Club lists a packed schedule from April to November including 2 Ball Foursome events, club championships, invited tournaments, and a new shotgun start format for the May Invitational. Open signups and bulletin notices are posted at the pro shop for members.
The San Francisco Forty Niners and Los Angeles Rams will meet September 3 in Los Angeles for a National Football League exhibition. Other announced games include August 7 versus Dallas and August 14 at Kezar Stadium against Cleveland.
Los Angeles features Angel's Flight, a historic street railway climbing 315 feet on a steep hill. The line is famous for its rapid ascent and descent, connecting downtown to Bunker Hill and serving as a compact urban transit icon.
The report notes a game against Pittsburgh in Portland Oregon with another road game scheduled. Details on fee and date are not yet determined.
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