Ukiah Invitational crowns Shimmin and Wegesser tandem
Gary Shimmin leads to low gross honors in the 14th Annual Ukiah Invitational as his four ball posts a strong 73 final round. Jack Wegesser, Howard Tanner and Pat Maguire with Glenn Benham claim the team title by 39 strokes under par, posting back to back rounds of 19 and 20 under.
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Deschamps wins NCAA Open super-modified race at Ukiah track
Deschamps edged Dave Elis and Rich Horton in a 50-lap NCAA Open super-modified main at Ukiah, with 2300 spectators watching Lakeport drivers Chip Zoukis and Dana Stahl crash on turn one. Dennis Hicks claimed trophy cash as Potts and Lalla led other divisions. winds and tough greens framed the day’s golf action as players anticipated the Ukiah invitational return.
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Dick Rouseau
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Chris Zoukis
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Dana Stahl
Dennis Hicks
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Rich Potts
Sebastopol
Jim Hopkins
Dan Graham
Sacramento
Potts
Ernie Lalla
Knicks Seek Second Nba Title In Four Years
New York holds a 2-1 lead over Los Angeles in the NBA finals after an 87-83 victory. Willis Reed led a strong defense and 22 points as Wilt Chamberlain was held to five, while Jerry West battled a hamstring injury limiting his play.
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Giants sweep Cubs in Candlestick triple header brawl
San Francisco Giants win 11-9 in the first game and 4-3 in the nightcap at Candlestick Park with a 15 minute brawl after a beanball incident between Giants Jim Barr and Cubs Milt Pappas. Four ejected, Pete Reiser hospitalized after being struck and laid to rest overnight. Bobby Bonds homered to seal the first game. Don Carruthers and Jim Willoughby earned the wins in the two games as Sosa and McDowell preserved the finale. Other NL and AL results include Atlanta over Philadelphia 3-1 and Oakland taking both ends of a doubleheader from Cleveland.
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A's dominate Indians in twin wins on the road
Oakland A's blanked Cleveland 12-0 in game one and then won 7-3 as Ken Holtzman threw a five-hitter and Vida Blue blanked the Tribe after a knee injury layoff. Blue pitched seven scoreless innings and manager Dick Williams praised his readiness for the rotation.
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Ukiah Invitational Golf Championship pays big prizes
The 14th annual Ukiah Invitational awarded $120 merchandise prizes for first place in the two best-ball foursome division to Jack Wegesser, Howard Tanner, Glenn Benham and Pat Maguire who won with a 241 total over two days. Gary Shimmin led low gross with 145, while Bill Sanders earned low net at 134. many players from Ukiah and nearby areas competed in harsh winds and challenging course conditions.
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Ukiahi Nine Faces Busy Week After Napa Loss
Ukiahi Varsity baseball, coached by Al Snarski, travels to Vintage on Tuesday for a key NBL clash and hosts Santa Rosa in a 2:30 p.m. makeup game Wednesday at Anton Stadium. A nine innings loss Friday drops Ukiah to a tie for fourth as Napa staged a late rally to win 9-6 in extras.
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Ukiah Varsity Tennis Falls 4-3 in Nailbiter to Napa
Ukiah's net team lost a tight 4-3 decision to Napa with four singles wins by Napa. Ukiah doubles Edmore Carter and Deering Golden won 6-2 6-0 and 7-5 10-8. Tim Tanner claimed fifth singles 9-7 2-6 6-4 but Ukiah trailed after strong Napa offense in the ninth inning baseball game. Burton and Anderson produced two runs each in early offense while miscues hampered late rally.
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Howie Carter
Kirk Deering
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Ukiah swimmers reach NCS finals with qualified times
Ukiah’s Rick Cleland lowered his 100-yard breaststroke best to 1:03.8 and qualified in the 200-yard individual medley 2:11.4 as three Ukiah entrants earned spots in the NCS finals at Santa Rosa while divers Tom Neil and Dave Sperry also advanced. Booster and women’s softball meetings were scheduled in Ukiah, urging participation and planning for spring events.
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