Marv Grissom Gains Credit in Giants Surge
Giants relief ace Marv Grissom, at 40 and once doubted, posts a 1.80 ERA and a 4-1 record as San Francisco moves within a game of Milwaukee. Willie Kirkland delivers the decisive two-run ninth homer off Dick Farrell in a 7-6 win over Philadelphia, aiding a 10th win in 15 on the road trip.
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Fresno State pitcher Gary Modrell signs with Red Sox
Gary Modrell a leading Fresno State pitcher has signed a professional baseball contract with the Boston Red Sox and will join the Raleigh team in the class B Carolina League. Veteran scout Tom Downey notes Modrell’s fastball and curve, cites past signings of Truman Clevenger Bobby Doig and Bill Valderman, and praises his size and tools. Modrell, 22, 6'2" 193 pounds, previously starred for Ukiah High and Santa Rosa Junior College, led the Bulldog staff in 1957 before a back injury, posted a 4-2 record last season with 62 strikeouts in 71 innings and a 2.16 ERA. He served as team captain and was all league selection.
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South Ukiah youth baseball opens summer season
Junior and Pony Leagues in Ukiah begin play Monday night. Six teams compete across South Coast Little Leaguers, Mendocino County Employees, and local sponsors as Anton Stadium hosts early games. The season features Crawford Lumber, Chevron Service, Auto Deal, and more with opening matchups on Monday and the first full week ending June 6.
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Hopland and Cloverdale Clash Tomorrow Night
Hopland Junior Chamber baseball team, loaded with Ukiah stars, hosts Cloverdale at Anton Stadium at 6 p.m. as Memorial Day weekend features extra action for Hopland players with two games planned over the holiday period.
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Pitchers Shine in North Little League Action
North Coast Little Leaguers produced pitching gems as Ukiah Jaycees swept Lions Club 6-0 with a combined no hitter by J Oliver and J Mattson, while Ukiah Cleaners defeated Box and Tollini 5-0 and Ukiah Pine Brown beat Palace Chefs 12-6. Mattson led with 3 for 3, Critic, Oliver, and Layne also contributed, boosting Ukiah Jaycees to a sixth straight win.
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Hopland High Wins County League Championship
Hopland High edged Potter Valley 5 to 4 in the sixth inning after trailing by three. Key contributions came from Jer ry McCain the squeeze-bunt specialist, freshman Charles Wooley who tied the game with a single, center fielder and star performer Wooley, and pitcher Johnny Carver who drove in the winning run on an error. Adrian Cook and Mike Nelson provided critical defense and late offense for Potter Valley.
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Thirty Three Vie In Indianapolis 500
In Indianapolis Ind last minute gearing up began for both men and machines who will risk death and destruction Memorial Day in the 42nd 500 mile auto race. All equipment was barred from the track to permit scrubbing the 212 mile surface clean of grease and oil, but mechanics made final inspections of all parts of the 33 qualified race cars.
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Bill Hook Enters State Meet on Saturday in LB
Ukiah's Bill Hook will represent Ukiah High School at the state high school track championships at Long Beach City College. He is likely to enter four weight events including the 12 pound shot, college-weight discus, high school discus, and 16 pound shot as exhibitions. Hook holds top Northern California marks in the 12 pound shot and discus and has posted 58 plus feet in the 12 pound shot.
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