Willie McCovey Becoming Legend in His Own Time
Giants star Willie McCovey earns praise as a rising legend after a hot start in 1960. Hal Chase comparisons fade as managers and executives highlight his power, patience, and surprising fielding reach. Rigney calls him the top hitter in the league, while scouts note his uncanny reach and hustle around first base.
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Los Angeles
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Hank Sauer
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Joop
Gil Hodges
Dodgers
Derby Trial Today Holds Key to Future of Horses
Twelve thoroughbreds race for a Kentucky Derby starter berth in the $15,000 Derby Trial at Churchill Downs. Calumet Farm fields three entries with 2-1 favorite Pied D Or joined by Citation and Tim Tam as top hopes. Trainers Jimmy Jones and Ben Jones seek a final Derby proving ground as others like Cuvier Relic and Spring Broker also aim to earn a shot at the nation’s premier horse race.
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Whirlaway
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Pensive
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Pied D'Or
Fangos
Steve Brooks
Fango
Jones
Llangollen Farm
Valley Farm
Yomolka
R. J. Gubriel
Connie Mack Team Forming Tonight At Vets Building
A local Connie Mack League meeting is set for 8 o clock at the Veterans Building. The gathering invites all interested boys ages 17 and 18, plus parents coaches and sponsors, to form teams from Ukiah Cloverdale Healdsburg and Santa Rosa. Mr and Mrs John Finnegan attend and will detail eligibility playoffs and plans to launch the program in time for the high school season end in May.
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Sonor Baseball League
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Ukiah
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California
Fishing Report Sees Mixed Weekend at Local Lakes
Fishing Saturday morning proved a flop for trolling as rain kept the lake veiled. At Salmon Creek and Rice Fork entrance anglers using salmon eggs reported limits, then many shifted. Sunday morning better with worms and eggs until rain returned. Overall, results were mixed with some disappointment and others thriving. Lake expected clear within two weeks.
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Standings FIGHT RESULTS New York boxing results
New York report from UPI shows Jose Gonzalez 155 pounds from Puerto Rico out pointed Obdulio Nunez 153 pounds also from Puerto Rico. Nunez received 10. The bout outcome highlights Gonzalez’s win over Nunez in a prize ring event.
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McCormick Handcuffs Braves on Four Hits
Giants rookie Mike McCormick allowed four hits in a 5-0 shutout of the Milwaukee Braves at Candlestick Park. Willie Mays extended his hit streak to 16 with a fourth inning single. The win moved the San Francisco Giants within one game of the Pirates, who lost to the Cardinals. Other NL and AL results included the Reds over the Dodgers, Cubs over the Phillies, and the Orioles defeating the White Sox.
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Rafer Johnson Back In Form For Rome Decathlon
Rafer Johnson, US record holder with 8302 points, nears top form for Rome 10 event decathlon after recovering from a back injury. Coached by Elvin Drake, Johnson ranks second in the world behind C K Yang of Nationalist China and anticipates needing about 8300 to 8400 points to win in Rome. He has trained in most events, delaying broad jump until recovered and limiting 1500m work to competition days.
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Ukiah North Little League Mothers Install Officers
Mrs Arthur Slack will be installed as president of the Ukiah North Little League Mothers Auxiliary at a 8 p.m. meeting at Frank Zeek school. Other officers include Mrs Charles Ford as vice president and Mrs James Smith as secretary-treasurer. All mothers of boys aged 8 to 12 in North Little League and North Farm League baseball are urged to join and support activities for a strong Little League program.
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Arthur Slack
Ukiah North Little League Mothers’ Auxiliary
Frank Zeek
Charles Ford
James Smith
Senators' Jim Lemon First Major Leaguer to Wear Little League Helmet
Washington out fielder Jim Lemon became the first major leaguer to test a Little League helmet. In a 3-2 win over the Indians, Lemon went hitless in three at bats while other Senators tried the helmet in batting practice and noted it slightly obscured vision.
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Ukiah JV Rally Beats Cloverdale In 7 5 Thriller
Ukiah Jayvees overcome Cloverdale 7 5 as freshman Johnny Soinila delivers 6 2/3 innings of relief for Ukiah. He fends off Cloverdale’s bats, drives in a run with a squeeze, and leaves the game with Ukiah leading in the sixth before teammates erupt for six runs. Rich Reitzell initially struggles on the mound for Ukiah.
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Cloverdale
Frank Merrywell
Ukiah
Jayvees
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Clovendale
Larry Parducci
Bill DeHart
Wildkittens
Co Soinila
Redwood Valley
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Somila
Ukiah High School
Wis Mates
Loss and rebound in Valley baseball rout
Potter Valley varsity recuperates after a 5 4 heartbreaker. Joss Friday led Laytonville to a 15 0 win at Middletown with 18 hits. Don Clark delivered three doubles and two singles. Ken Slater added a double and three singles. Larry Thornton struck out nine for Middletown in the loss. Events also note boxing results from Hartford and Sydney with brief outcomes.
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