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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1968
Page
1
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A Rancho Cotate alumnus dominated with 1,294 passing yards and 9 touchdowns, completing 82 of 175 attempts. He led the Redwood Empire’s top offensive showing as the standout passer in the 1067 season context.
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Oakland beat Minnesota 12 8 as Rod Carew hit a center field homer off Catfish Hunter his second of the day. Jim Johnson played defense at third and Denny Lemaster started for Houston. Dodgers 1 0 a shutout of Chicago as Drysdale pitched strong. Detroit and Cleveland won in the AL while LA topped Chicago in the NL.
Lloyd Ruby, from Wichita Falls Texas, tested a Granatelli turbine car at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. His run reached 166.451 mph, the second fastest behind Mario Andretti at 166.698 mph. The car he piloted is assigned to rookie Mike Spence, who was killed last week in a turbine crash. Weather cooled practice and speeds lagged prior days.
USPI reports third day of hearings before the Downs stewards on the controversial 1968 Kentucky Derby dispute. Owners Peter Fuller and Lou Cava of Dancer's Image are scheduled to return, with proceedings extending into the early hours.
Ukiah varsity golf teams battled Montgomery with Ukiah winning all three matches. Jan Jakovac led Ukiah, edging Montgomery 2-1 after a tight back nine. Santa Rosa had a bye in the NBL. Petaluma upset Napa 16 5.
The Montgomery High School Varsity baseball team defeated Santa Rosa 8-4 at Doyle Park, moving ahead in the NBL race with a 3:1 decision. The win at 4 p.m. strengthens their bid to secure the league title.
George Lee faces a role as coach of the San Francisco Warriors after owner Franklin Mieuli indicated Lee would be delighted to take the position without a formal contract. Lee’s selection follows a push by players for leadership and comes as Rick Barry’s contract dispute left him unavailable.
Rene Herrerias, who resigned as UC Berkeley basketball coach, announced he would coach and teach history at El Camino High School in South San Francisco. He previously led St. Ignatius to four AAA titles and two Tournament of Champions crowns in six years before his Berkeley tenure.
Cleveland boxer Big Cat Williams 34 returns at 1966 world title pursuit after loss to Clay. Promoter Earl Gilliam announces May 21 ten round bout against Roy Great of Dallas as part of his bid for Jimmy Ellis WBA title.
Ukiah Lions Club members gather Thursday night May 16 near 5:30 PM to sand and varnish seats at Anton Stadium. The effort recalls the community project that built the stadium, with worksheets for tasks and a post-work barbeque.
Billy Casper, a 36 year old Californian, won the largest share of the $4.1 million professional golf tournament prize in 1966, taking home $121,944.99.
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