Ukiahans shine at Vallejo AAU B meet
Nine Ukiah youngsters competed in the AAU sponsored B meet at Vallejo over the weekend. Amy Butcher and Johnny Drury swam their first B meets, with Amy gaining three seconds in the 25 yard free and Johnny competing in 8-under. Diane Sperry earned an A time and third in the 100 breast while Kerri Butcher set two pool records in the Vallejo pool and won multiple events including the 50 free, 50 fly, and 50 breast. Kim Leonard and Kathy Leonard also posted solid times in the 11-12 and 13-14 girls groups. Danny Sperry led Ukiah with multiple top finishes, and the club eyes an intramural meet before the Redwood Empire season begins.
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Kerri Butcher
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Paul Muth
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Danny
John Drury
Mark Drury
Mike Drury
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Danny Sperry
49ers and Raiders Set Schedules for Tough Openers
San Francisco opens at Miami September 16 and then visits Denver. Oakland starts at Minnesota and hosts Miami before road games with Kansas City and Baltimore. Madden calls the early stretch the toughest opening slate.
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Lakers and Knicks clash in TV free title game opener
In Inglewood California the Lakers meet the New York Knicks in the NBA championship series opener amid TV blackouts and no gym activities at Ukiahi's Chessall Gymnasium Tuesday night.
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McMinn leads Giants past Mendocino Optical in Anton Stadium
Mel McMinn, Value Giant pitcher, starved Optical with five hits including a double and triple as he scored twice and drove in two in an 11 4 Senior League win. McMinn fanned eight, walked four, while David Carr and Brett Carlstedt led Optical with multi hit games. In the nightcap Knights of Columbus defeated G G Tire 16 5 as Bobby Kennedy held G G to one hit. Anton Stadium hosts Ukiah Frosh vs Comstock Junior High at 6 p.m.
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Billy Hill
Greg Marsh
G&g Tire
Bobby Kennedy
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George Ginocchio
Rob Salisbury
Steve Phillips
Jim Rus
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Bob Kennedy
Vallejo age group B swim meet draws 2656 entries
The Vallejo age-group B swim meet held Saturday and Sunday is expected to attract about 1,269 boys and 1,387 girls, totaling 2,656 entries over two days. The piece highlights the scale of youth swimming, praises Beth Kauffman and AAU officials, and notes strong participation and records in age-group competition. It invites Ukiah youngsters to join the Dolphins program run by Coach George Sutton at the Ukiah Municipal Swim Center with openings for various ages.
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A's seek power hitter as May Day distress grows
United Press International reports the Oakland A's, 9-11 and near last in the American League West, may trade for a slugger. Dick Williams says the club is evaluating options and talking with several clubs while Sal Bando and Reggie Jackson provide most of the homers. The Red Sox stumble after a hot start, and the Cardinals struggle early as the season unfolds.
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Russian wild fray flies in San Diego game
In San Diego the U S and Russian basketball teams collided in a bruising 78 76 US loss to Russia to even the series. Sven Nater accused of dirty play as international rules stretch physical play. Bob Cousy and others defend or critique rough tactics amid technical fouls and ejection in a tense showdown.
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Women softball meeting at Municipal Park
A gathering for girls and women to plan the 1973 softball season at Municipal Park tonight at 6 30 pm. The discussion covers slow and fast pitch options and upcoming Ukiah and Redwood Empire events. An officer election may occur and the meeting is open to interested participants.
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Ukiah Frosh Baseball Set To Host Comstock Junior High
Ukiah Frosh, 8-3, host Comstock Junior High of Santa Rosa tonight at Anton Stadium after a weekend split. Coach Pat Wilson’s crew features many promising players including Rick Kucz John Smith Don Schwank David Brooks and Wade Boyman while Jayvees standout Bryan Lockhart delivered a 9-strikeout three-hit shutout in a recent inter-squad loss.
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