A's poised to defend title with pitching depth
A's manager Dick Williams emphasizes a deep pitching staff led by Catfish Hunter Vida Blue and Ken Holtzman as the core of a strong roster. Hitting stars Reggie Jackson Sal Bando and Joe Rudi anchor an offense with new catcher Ray Fosse and versatile Gene Tenace. Uncertainty at center and first base plus salary tensions loom as spring progresses toward April 6 opening.
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Ukiah golfers struggle on new course in loss to Santa Rosa
Ukiah Varsity golf team edged by Santa Rosa by six strokes on the 18 hole Ukiah Municipal layout. Weyland shot 71 with late birdies to overcome four penalties while Strong endured a rough 87. Ken Carter added 89 and Ed Ornham 85 in a day the new course tested with wind and fast greens.
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Mike Turner
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Silverado Country Club
Trackmen post fine marks at Napa meets
Vintage high school's teams topped both Varsity and Jayvee divisions at Napa on Thursday with Vintage Varsity 88 to 48 and Jayvees 77 to 43. Ukiah's Leon Brunet starred with a 4:34.5 mile and 10:05 two miles, while Dave Redding and Dave Wong posted strong 10:27 and 0:52.5 efforts. Brad McDonald ignited the discus with 153 feet 8 inches and Charley Higgins ran 9.5 seconds in the 100, signaling a fast Ukiah sprint corps upcoming All-Soph mile relay potential.
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Mitch Chesbro
Brian Bristow
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Lakers Open Title Defense Amid Playoff Shakeup Inglewood
Lakers face Bulls in opening playoff round after coin flip kept Milwaukee as West title opponent. Sharman laments coin toss method, highlights injuries to Happy Hairston, and outlines schedule across Los Angeles Chicago and Milwaukee with Golden State Milwaukee and New York Baltimore also starting series.
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Ukiah Swim Team Sees Action Amid Rain Delays
Ukiah swimmers host Santa Rosa this afternoon at 3 30 at Ukiah Municipal Pool with the Ukiahi Varsity JV baseball and tennis events canceled. The day’s only action comes after fundraisers by Bob Kemmerle Dave Sperry and Rick Cleland raised over 1600 dollars.
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TelePrompTer forces claim Santa Rosa City League crown
Ukiah TelePrompTer Cable TV basketball team powered to a 96 84 victory over Hausknecht Drywallers of Santa Rosa to seal the Class A Santa Rosa City League playoff title after an undefeated run in the second round. Coached by Brad Shear Jr. the squad also earned multiple trophies in the Shasta Invitational at Dunsmuir and helped raise funds for Ukiah youth programs through exhibition games. Gene Waggoner and Ron Selim led scoring, earning All Shasta honors, with Charlie Tollini winning a top free throw award.
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Oakland
Barry Curb
Minnesota
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Dolphins to Host Weekend Intramural Swim Meet
Ukiah Dolphins schedule a 9 a.m. Saturday intramural meet at the Ukiah Swim Center for ages 8 through 17, with participation urged for all who wish to swim. Prospective members may join Saturday or Monday at 3:45 p.m. at the same center as parents are invited to time and judge.
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TelePrompTer Cable TV teams shine in Cloverdale league tale
Gene Waggoner scored 40 points as Ukiah vs Apollo Trucking in the Cloverdale Recreational Industrial League final. Telegraphic recap notes TelePrompTer Cable TV Ukiah manager Jim Langton recovering from injuries, Dunsmuir trophy runs, and a 30-9 season by players Gary Dunsing Larry Van Patten Steve Giannecchini Charlie Tollini Barry Curb Ron Selim John Murray Bill Brunemeyer Dick Carlsen Ken Chaconas Phil Rice Brad Shear.
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Charles Tollini
Barry Curbrear
Ron Selim
Brad Shear,Jr
John Burray
Ken Chaconas
Gayle Waggoner
Gary Dunsing
Larry van Patten
Steve Ciannecchini
Bill Brunemeyer
Dick Carlsen
Phil Rice
Jim Langton
Toni Tollini
TelePrompTer
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Ukiah
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Boonville
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Dunsmuir
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Lightning
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Charlie Tollini
Barry Curb
John Murray
Ken’ Chaconas
Brad Shear
Oakland
Don Barksdale
Johnny Stanich
Jim Loscotoff
Oakland Bitners
Jury out on orange ball in spring game
United Press International reports the orange baseball debuted in a Mesa Arizona game between the Oakland Athletics and Cleveland Indians. Cleveland won 11 6 on a night with six home runs including three by George Hendrick. Pitchers found the ball slick and batters could not read the spin. the orange ball will be used one more time this spring.
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