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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1971
Page
4
Ukiah Varsity aims to extend a 4-3 win over Petaluma as the team rides a rough average around .309 through seven NBL I games. The squad, seeking the 1971 championship, prepares for Friday 3:30 p.m. action at Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa under Coach Al.
Ukiah shows a balanced attack with strong defense and clutch hitting in a tight schedule. Key players include Lee Rodrigue, Mike Deering, Ron Carlton, Jeff Haskell and Rick Heath as Ukiah wins seven of eight, many by one run, with solid pitching by Carlton, Kullman and Rodrigue. The piece highlights team speed, defense, and the drive to repeat as champions at Anton Stadium.
SALT LAKE CITY UPID Utah Coach Bill Sharman noted the need to slow Dan Issel after a 40 point game as Utah grabbed a 2 0 lead in the ABA title series. Zelma Beaty scored 40 for the Stars in a 138 125 win over Kentucky before 13208 at the Salt Palace.
Ukiah sends Varsity and Jayvee baseball and Varsity tennis to Montgomery High School for NBL I action at 3:30 p.m. Then track qualified teams including Kent Leland Brad McDonald John Young and pole vaulter Mark Casebier compete in NBL I versus NBL II eliminations at Santa Rosa JC with most events at 5:30 p.m.
Juan Marichal battled control yet held Pittsburgh to three hits to earn his fourth victory of the year as the Giants beat the Pirates 2-1. Ken Henderson supplied the tying run with a fifth inning single, and an infield out in the seventh plated the decisive run. Willie Mays turns 40 with a charity dinner hosting about 850 fans in Nob Hill, raising funds for a boys club.
Vida Blue, 21, emerging as the A's pitching sensation, extended his unbeaten run to 7-1 with a four hitter as Oakland defeated Detroit 5-0. Manager Dick Williams praised his poise while Blue admitted to being awed by rapid fame but confident in continued success. Tommy Davis noted as a stabilizing influence.
The Ukiah Recreation Department and Ukiah Unified Schools host the 5th-6th grade track and field meet Friday at 2 30 p m on Ukiah track. Events include 50 and 100 yard dashes 330 yard dash 200 yard shuttle relay long jump softball throw and basketball free throw with officials from Yokayo Nokomis South Valley Hopland Redwood Valley Potter Valley and more.
Mark Donohue shifted from high speed testing to plan the 500 mile race at Indianapolis. He toured the 2 mile track for 20 unofficial laps at over 170 mph with a full fuel load. His Wednesday best was 174.622 mph after an earlier 174.757 mph.
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