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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1968
Page
1
Lew Alcindor shows dominance in the 1967 NCAA tournament leading UCLA to the title with a 78 55 win over North Carolina and 34 points against North Carolina. He skips Olympic trials and hints at a future pro career while Elvin Hayes and Dayton reach the NIT with a 61 48 victory.
Dayton folds Kansas 1968 NIT final to claim second NIT crown as May scores 17 of 22 in the second half and earns MVP honors. UCLA rebounds with Alcindor Shackelford and Lucius Allen returning, setting NCAA final margin records and drawing record TV viewership. Hayes of Houston and Bradley of Princeton set scoring marks as college careers bend toward pro contracts and potential million-dollar deals.
Ray Sadecki, 27, of the San Francisco Giants pitched a four hitter to beat the California Angels 4 0 and become the first big leaguer to go nine innings this spring. He struck out 10 and walked three in his latest strong showing as San Francisco scouts hope his spring form fuels a breakout 1968. The Astros, Orioles, Tigers, Reds and White Sox also won with notable homers and late run support in a day of exhibition play.
Community golf fundraiser promotes a Golf Ball at Carl Purdy Hall to support a new nine hole course. Tickets cost five dollars from Ukiah Women and Men’s Golf Club members, with a Ladies Pro-Am set for April 8 and a Ladies Pro-Am sign up posted in the Pro Shop.
The Rangers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4 2 at Madison Square Garden to move two points ahead of the Bruins in the Eastern Conference race for second place. Frank Mahovlich scored twice for Detroit in a 5 3 win over Boston as Montreal routed Chicago 7 2 and Minnesota tied Pittsburgh 4 3. Francis warned Thursday’s visit to Boston could decide the final order, noting the high stakes and possible $500 per man prize. Orland Kurténbach and Phil Goyette led New York to a 3 0 surge early, while Paul Henderson and Brian Conacher replied for the Leafs and Wings respectively.
Ukiahi's tennis team starts its season at Ukiah High on Tuesday at 3 30 p m facing Vallejo's Apaches at the Ukiah tennis courts weather permitting.
Bill Russell dominated the opening game of Boston’s best of seven series with 24 rebounds and a 46 point second period as the Celtics beat Detroit 123 116. John Havlicek added 25 and Larry Siegfried 21 while Dave Bing led Detroit with 30 points. The Lakers defeated Chicago 109 101 in the West, as West and Baylor combined for 65 points.
The Minnesota Muskies beat the Kentucky Colonels 115 102 to grab a one game series lead as Dallas Chaps beat Houston Mavericks 111 110. Pittsburgh Pipers begin their Eastern Division title series with the Indiana Pacers in Pittsburgh. Darrel Carrier 29 and Lou Dampier 24 led Kentucky in a forfeit win over New Jersey Americans at Commack N Y. Anaheim Amigos tops Oakland Oaks 147 135 to end regular season as Les Selvage 35 and Gary Bradds 32 pace scoring.
Ukiah’s faculty basketball team loses to the 49ers 48-40 in a charity Block A game at Chessau Gym. Bob Creed and Bob Marsh sparked the Faculty rally but the 49ers led by Kermit Alexander used size and speed to secure the eight point win.
The Lancashire River Authority installs electronic devices in the River Lune to census salmon and sea trout en route to spawning grounds. Instruments manufactured by the Harrison Reproduction Equipment Company.
Barbados shows a population density of 1,450 persons per square mile the highest in the West Indies based on recent statistics.
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