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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1968
Page
1
A garbled report describes a 34 year old star and coach Bill Yan guiding a team past the Lakers in a bid for Eastern Division playoffs. It mentions Vokwerstty and Koltt, with references to a previous year’s fall and a challenging matchup.
At San Francisco State College the Black Athletes group accuses the athletics department of subtle racism and exploitation of Black athletes. They say Negroes are passed over for positions such as graduate assistant coaches and face unequal pay, prompting talks of quitting by some varsity members.
Giants face the St. Louis Cardinals at Candlestick Park as a tense weekend series looms. Juan Marichal starts for San Francisco against Dick Hughes and Ray Sadecki this weekend while the Cardinals rely on their hot form and early lockup hopes.
Fragmentary OCR note records several results including a 4 to 0 win for a team over Philadelphia and a 4 to 0 score for St. Louis, plus a 2 to 1 game with Atlanta, all from an evening or night session.
The meet spotlights elite high jumpers. Stanford's Peter Calis and Clarence Jahnsen are among five all time greats noted for clear 7 3, with top prospects and standout performances anticipated at the event.
The third in a Spring Sunday Invitational series is set for Ukiah 12th District Fairgrounds with a growing field of stock and super modified cars. Northern California Racing Association sponsors and schedules warmups at 1 p.m. and heats at 2 p.m. Local drivers Bill Deschamps Bob Neilson Ray Graziano Steve Castelli Petaluma are among entrants.
In Indianapolis A J Foyt the defending 500 winner made his first appearance of the year at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Thursday and was recalled to the pits. He resolved the helmet printing issue under USAC rules and returned to the track for several laps as 13 cars practiced. Andy Granatelli’s turbine car passed inspection, while a toned down version of last year’s fast machine earned USAC approval.
Louisville Kentucky reports trainer Jimmy Day hopes Fraficle Hat and Forward Pass can secure victory as 14 three year olds enter the Kentucky Derby field. Calumet Farm’s Forward Pass drew the unfavorable post No 13, while trainer Conway notes Francies Hat follows a proven pattern similar to Chateaugay and may be ready to contend.
California and Washington meet for the 62nd time Saturday on the Olympic 2000 meter course as West Coast powerhouses contend for supremacy. Washington holds a 174 to 43 lead in the series, with both crews chasing victory and prestige.
The report notes a minor mechanical problem near the Inish line. Parnelli Jones, a former race winner, will drive the turbocar in the event.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions plans to sign up to play golf and designate a golf captain. It references ladies’ event, tee off time, and a few garbled names. Details are unclear due to damage.
Fragmented note describes Galt Jaguars music registration due by Tuesday for the 1968 season. Mentions league baseball signs and upcoming drawings, with references to Al Beolitol and Ukiah department. Unclear details.
A summary of Ukiah matches this week shows two away games next week with travel to Hogan on Tuesday and a home game against Luma on Thursday. After a break, Ukiah travels to Val Leo to face the Apaches on May 14 before hosting Mant in Beete a 40 score event.
The text references Ori Kenny Bayer and the New York Yankees in 1964 with an MVP claim, noting a contract and a dramatic decline in batting after a peak. It hints at waivers and years around 1938 and a 70 000 dollar figure before a rough season start in 1968.
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