Walker hurls no hitter as Cats blank Santa Rosa
Ukiah right hander Tommy Walker threw Ukiah’s first no hitter in memory as the Wildcats beat Santa Rosa 3 0 in Anton Stadium. Greg Alexander went 3 for 3 with a run producing hit, while Brown drove in two on a two out single and Ukiah built a late lead with a three run fourth inning. The win keeps Ukiah in the North Bay League race as Vallejo looms Friday at 3 30 in Anton Stadium and the calendar shows more league and junior varsity games ahead.
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Russians win last basketball brawl in Moscow series finale
In Baltimore the U S and Russia ended their traveling basketball series with a 72 64 U S win loss in the final game. Nine players fouled out and blood was shed as international rules fueled a tougher clash amid a rowdy crowd. Ernie DiGregorio led the U S with 21 points and criticized the game as the worst of the six. Coach Bob Cousy noted the Russians controlled the boards and praised their defense while suggesting future series use NCAA rules more. Len Elmore acknowledged a collision that left Alexander Belov with a bloody nose.
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Bench clobbers ball murders the Phillies
Johnny Bench lifted three homers in a 9 7 Reds win over the Phillies tying a major league record with four homers in four straight at bats. He added seven RBIs as Dave Concepcion followed with a two run homer in the ninth to break the tie. Bench and Carlton provided the day’s marquee matchup as New York and other games filled the night slate.
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A's rally past Orioles as North and Jackson star
Bill North stole his 11th and 12th bases and Joe Rudi delivered a dramatic 10th inning double to beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 in 10. Reggie Jackson slugged his fifth homer and drove in two as Oakland, 14-44,Heads to a four-game set with Texas. Jim Hunter earned the win in relief, Darold Knowles notching the save.
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Colburn One Hitter Keeps Brewers Past Rangers
Milwaukee right-hander Jim Colborn tossed a one hitter in a 5-1 victory over the Texas Rangers after a bullpen stint that refocused him. Colborn admitted nerves before the start but credited the relief role with sharpening his approach as he avoided a no-hitter by one mistake in the fifth inning to close out the win. Dave May homered twice and Bob Coluccio added power as Milwaukee continued strong AL action.
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Ukiah Track Faces Big Test at North Bay League Meet
Ukiah High track and field teams, led by coaches Jeff Felton and Jim Larson, prepare for a Friday 2:30 p.m. showdown at Bailey Field with JV and varsity squads competing in sprints, jumps, throws, and distance events. Main hopes include Fox, McDonald, Higgins, Horton, Johnson, Lowden, Wilsey, Jurado, Pietila, and House in various disciplines, plus Tom Neil contending among a dozen top NCS divers at Santa Rosa JC’s swim center.
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7th 8th graders vie in Friday trackfest
Ukiah Recreation Department and Ukiah Unified School District sponsor the 7th and 8th grade girls and boys track and field championships at Ukiah track Friday at 2 30 p m. The meet profiles rising local talent, with wind noted as a factor and several records possible. Event formats allow three individual events plus a relay, with fields including sprints distance jumps and throws. Key officials are listed and spectators are urged to attend to cheer the athletes on.
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Ex-gate crasher Ken Reitz leads Cards past Giants
Daly City native Ken Reitz, once sneaking into Candlestick Park, hits his first big league homer to lift the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-1 win over the San Francisco Giants. He tallied off Ron Bryant in the sixth after Willie McCovey’s error.
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