Ukiah Trackmen shine at Santa Rosa NBL meet
Ukiah Frosh Soph class B and Varsity performers delivered a strong showing at Santa Rosa Bailey Field. Broke records in the 440 and relay events, with Dave Wong anchoring a fourth-place mile relay and setting a 52.1 in the 440. Mike Fox highlighted the varsity shot put with 51-9, while Leon Brunet and Dan Brown posted solid two mile efforts. The team accumulated notable points, finishing behind Montgomery but ahead of several rivals, and secured NCS Division I qualifying positions for multiple events.
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Ukiah Inloses Late In Slugfest To Vallejo In NBL Tilt
Ukiah pitcher Tommy Walker worked the last inning plus as Vallejo rallied from a 5-2 deficit with two doubles and two home runs in the seventh. Ted Albrecht belted a four-base hit for Vallejo. Ukiah led 5-2 after early scoring but Vallejo surged in Anton Stadium, aided by timely hits and a defensive lapse. Chapman, Walker, Burton, Adams, Vilotti, Davi, and Anderson each had one hit for Ukiah. Ukiah hosts Petaluma next at 7 p.m. after a 3:30 p.m. makeup with the Vikings.
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Ukiah Netters Win 4-3 Over Vallejo Apaches on Ukiah Courts
Ukiah Varsity tennis, coached by Helene Miller, edged Vallejo 4-3 on the Ukiah courts Friday afternoon to improve in the North Bay League. Mark Heller and Tim Tanner won key singles, while Cory Elmore with Howard Carter and Kirk Deering with John Golden sealed the doubles points. Ukiah next faces Montgomery away Tuesday and Vintage, Santa Rosa, at home Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.
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Riggs Wins Easy, Smith Beats Ashe In World Tennis Finals
United Press International reports Bobby Riggs, 55, defeated Margaret Court 6-2 6-1 in Ramona in the Tennis Battle of the Sexes. Stan Smith toppled Arthur Ashe 6-3 6-3 4-6 6-4 in Dallas for the World Championship Tennis final, with controversial line calls shaping the finish.
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No Names Dodgers Edge Giants in Split Series
Los Angeles Dodgers nicknamed No Names show their depth by beating the San Francisco Giants two of three as Dave Lopes Joe Ferguson Ron Cey and Steve Yeager contributed. Ferguson and Yeager are catchers with one in play while Cey had four hits and five RBIs in Sundays 15-3 romp. Cubs and Braves also win. Aaron reaches 683 career homers as Braves split with Padres.
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Lightning kills young semi pro pitcher in Arizona
In Lake Havasu City Arizona a bolt described as a two‑foot wide column struck 19 year old pitcher John Wade as he wound up in the season opener. The force knocked all players off their feet and killed Wade instantly. At least seven others were hurt, with two in critical condition. Witnesses described a spectacular blast and a cloud of dust as the ballpark scene unfolded. Wade's sister witnessed the tragedy and rushed to the mound attempting resuscitation.
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Bay Area swimmers shine at 1973 NCS CIF finals in Santa Rosa
Bay Area high schools dominated the 1973 North Coast Section CIF Swimming and Diving championships at the Santa Rosa Swim Center under Coach Elmer Brown. Sixteen records fell across 22 events as Ukiah swimmers led with Dave Sperry Rick Cleland and Tom Neil delivering standout showings while Scott Marshall of Ignacio Valley starred for Napa in the Varsity meets.
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Memorial services set for race veteran Art Pollard
Indianapolis death during practice ends a long career in racing. Pollard, 40s, died after his car struck the wall and disintegrated in a fireball at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He had just posted a trial heat time before the fatal crash, with finals and trials referenced. The piece also notes other swimming records and local Ukiah competitors amid broader sports context.
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