Lakers top Warriors as playoff muddle looms in final NBA night
Los Angeles defeated Golden State 96-89 behind Mel Counts Jerry West and Gail Goodrich to force a tied race with Milwaukee for top Western Conference record. The result prompted a potential players vote on an extra game and a $10,000 prize, amid ongoing contract disputes and a possible coin flip.
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Ukiah Girls Win Track Meet At Healdsburg
Ukiah girls sweep Healdsburg events led by Donna Farnsworth in the 100 and relay team. Jo Ellen Howard and Jody Garrard shine in the mile and long jump as Ukiah seeks more dual meets and open AAU opportunities this spring and summer.
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Cowens Captures NBA Most Valuable Player Trophy
Red haired Dave Cowens won the NBA Most Valuable Player award by a wide margin, collecting 67 first place votes and 444 points for Boston. Kareem Abdul Jabbar was second with 33 first place votes and 339 points, while Nate Archibald placed third and Wilt Chamberlain fourth. Cowens, averaging 20.5 points per game, became the first Celtic MVP since Bill Russell in 1965 as Boston posted its best season record.
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Tiny” Archibald
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Billy Martin the peacemaker in Lakeland arrest tale
New York UPI report says Billy Martin and Ike Blessitt were arrested for profanity after a dispute at a Lakeland Florida bistro. Martin argued he prevented a fight and helped Blessitt when police arrived. Bond posted for both, total 64 dollars. Blessitt later apologized. Martin defended him and himself, noting the headline misleads about a fight.
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Carlton Seaver duel shapes season opener setup
Steve Carlton and Tom Seaver, two Cy Young winners, showcased top form in spring games ahead of the April 6 season open. Carlton worked eight innings in Philadelphia's 2 1 victory over Atlanta, while Seaver blanked Cincinnati for six innings as the Mets routed the Reds 8 0 with Cleon Jones homering.
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Ukiah Varsity Golfers Face First Home Match
Ukiah High School golfers, novices on new medal scoring and 18 hole courses, seek a rally at their first home dual match this season. Hogan edges Ukiah 324 to 333 at Vallejo Blue Rock amid strong winds. Brent Georgeson lead Hogan with 77 while Ukiah’s Paul Weyland shot 78.
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Ford Honored with National Football Foundation Gold Medal
Ann Arbor Michigan UPI Gerald Ford House Minority Leader received the Gold Medal Award from the National Football Foundation. Ford the 16th recipient played on Michigan’s national championship football teams of 1932 and 1933.
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Santa Rosa Invades Ukiah In Four Sport Meet Clash
Santa Rosa high school eyes baseball golf tennis and swimming battles in Ukiah. Former Ukiah coach Ruben Beseda, now at Santa Rosa, may attend Friday 3 30 p m at Anton Stadium to watch son Todd star for the Panthers against Ukiah. Beseda’s older son Scott finished high school and sister Julie is a coed. Today at 2 p m the Panthers face Ukiahi golfers on the Ukiah links.
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Ukiahi teams host Santa Rosa in round of NBL play
At 3:30 p.m. Friday the Ukiahi Varsity swim team opens its second round of NBL competition hosting Santa Rosa at Ukiah Swim Center. The Ukiahi tennis team also hosts Santa Rosa at 3:30 p.m. on the Ukiahi courts. The Jayvee baseball team plays Santa Rosa at 3:30 p.m. on the high school diamond by County Hospital. Frosh baseball hosts Mendocino at noon Saturday. Track squads travel to Vintage Napa for a dual NBL meet and host Cardinal Newman Eureka in a triangular double dual at 12:30 p.m. Saturday on the Ukiahi oval.
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