15 May 1969
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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1969
Page
1
Reported results show Parker and others strong in pole vault with 12 3 for top marks though several athletes misstep. Jeff Davis and Saynees GH join a tight field as Friday’s meet advances.
At Buitey Field and Santa Rosa high school venues on May 24, the junior and varsity divisions begin with hurdles then move to pole vaults, long jump, shot put, and discus. Ukiah faces no entries in the first trials, while Bailey Field hosts varsity pole vault and Santa Rosa hosts B events. Notable names from Cloverdale and Santa Rosa JC populate the meet as interim and standout coaches.
The May 23 opening of the season features heated rivalries among modified stockcar drivers. Yiskis and Behe edge each other for the lead amid crashes, camera flashes, and car damage. Dewey Johns returns in stockers as Pete Hathaway reenters with a new car, while veteran drivers depart and spectators watch tense laps unfold.
The British Boxing Board of Control upheld its earlier decision not to recognize a proposed elimination bout between Ellis London and an opponent as a world title fight. Promoter Jack Solomon had sought championship recognition, but the board notified War Office officials that the match would not be designated a championship bout.
Cleon Jones of the Mets sparked a 9-3 victory over Atlanta with his first major league grand slam in an eight-run eighth inning after Tom Seaver and Ron Taylor helped seal the win. Rich Hebner’s .-.398 average remained near the league lead as Pittsburgh fell to San Francisco 3-0. Marichal earned his fifth win for the Giants, while other NL games saw Bunning lose for the fourth time in eight innings.
Older brothers seek Division TI honors at BR JC as Ukiah Unified 7th and 8th graders compete on Ukiah track at 2 80 p.m. in a city wide trackfest. Events include softball throw and basketball free throw. long jump, sprints, and shuttle relays. Participants may enter three events plus a relay. Parents urged to attend both meets and watch the events.
Tom Walker pitched a no hit no run game for Rotary Club, striking out 14 and walking five as they routed Fjord's 8 0. Leo Cook made an unassisted first base double play for Fjord's while Danny Nichols Sam Powell and Mark Davey toed the mound for Fjord's and allowed five hits but six errors doomed them. Gil Walker homered and singled in three trips for Rotary.
Ukiah star Alan Estes led the Camino Norte Conference in innings pitched with 80 plus frames and topped the circuit with 72 strikeouts. He also posted a 0.70 ERA across 20 games, while teammates boosted team success and the league boasted high batting averages as the season closed with “there's always next year.”
Carlos targets victories in both sprints at the inaugural Pacific Coast Athletic Association track meet in Long Beach. Fresno relay standout tied world 9.1 seconds in 10 yard dash. San Jose State also fields Lee Evans, Olympic 400m gold medalist, as a NCAA meet contender.
San Francisco hosts two major events at Cox Stadium this weekend with the Far Western Conference Track and Field meet on Friday and Saturday and the West Area NCAA College Track and Field Championships scheduled for May 23 and 24.
Paul Blair's breakout power as a hitter fuels Baltimore's 1 0 win over New York, while Boston nips Oakland 2 1 to stay within a game of first place in the American League East. Ray Culp adds 11 strikeouts for his sixth win as Oakland falls.
A free demonstration will be held at Det State Street on Thursday evening May 15 at 7 30 p m featuring Forney Welders elders and equipment from docs no county farm supply company presented by two men and others in the event City readers are invited to attend and observe practical welding and farm equipment use
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