Cepeda Named Unanimous NL MVP In 1966 Poll
Orlando Cepeda was voted the first unanimous National League MVP by all 20 Baseball Writers Association of America members who cast ballots. The Cardinals first baseman led his team to the pennant with a .325 average, 25 homers and 110 RBIs. Cepeda praised his Puerto Rico home and planned winter ball in Puerto Rico before returning to the United States.
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Fred Down
New York
UPI
Orlando Cepeda
St. Louis Cardinal
Cepeda
San Francisco Giants
Giants
Cardinals
Ray Sadecki
Baseball Writers Association of America
MWF
Roberto Clemente
Pittsburgh Pirates
Clemente
Ron Santo
Chicago Cubs
Hank Aaron
Atlanta Braves
Mike McCormick
Lou Brock
Tony Perez
Cincinnati Reds
Julian Javier
Wood Wins California Pistol Title Standout Ukiah shooter seals state crown
Robert Wood of Ukiah dominates California pistol championships on Oakland's Chabot Range while earning national accolades. A life member of the NRA, Wood has claimed three national pistol records, Oregon state title, and the Distinguished Pistol Badge. He competes with Ukiah Rifle and Pistol Club and SF Olympic Club, accompanied by wife Julia Shelton and two children.
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Robert Wood
Ukiah
Bob Wood
Wood
California
Oakland
Chabiot
National Rifle Association
California Rifle and Pistol Associations
Ukiah Rifle and Pistol Club
Oregon
San Francisco Olympic Club
Olympic
Fort Ord
Olympic Club
Julia Cannon Shelton
Micaela
Daniel
Girl Scout Brownies
Yokayo School
the Orchard
Ukiah Cross Country Faces North Bay League Finals At Home
Ukiah High School prepares for the North Bay League combined finals at Dan Foley Park with Varsity Jayvee and Frosh Soph divisions. John Stephens of Vallejo led the Vallejo dual with 10 26 as Ukiah runners Ben Jensen and others posted strong times. The team hopes familiarity with the course and traffic patterns will aid in a solid showing against tougher competition.
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Dan Foley Park
Ukiah
Varsity
Jayvee
Frosh - Soph
Wildcats
Hogan
Vallejo
Ejo
John Stephens
Jim Connelly
Ysidro Ramirez
Glenn Jensen
Brent Milenders
Mike McReynolds
Maurice Garzini
Robert MacDougall
Soph David Orchard
Bill George
Ted Harryman
Jeff Davis
Rufino Miguel
Rick Spagnola
Jim Ronco
Joe Turner
Soph Haynes Shower
Doug Chambers
Tim Wong
Frosh
Dave Eby
Bob Farnbach
Harryman
Stan Maxfield
Fine el Molino
Bill’ George
Rick’ Spagnola
Piner
Woosley
Santa Rosa
MacDougalah
Orchard
Garzink
Davis
Jimmy John
Ronco
Skower
Eby
Farnbach
Wong
Mira to Get Tested for Niners Reinjury
San Francisco coach plans workouts for George Mira on Thursday and Friday to assess his knee before Sunday’s game at Washington. If Mira is unavailable, rookie Dave Olerich from San Francisco will join the squad. Monty Stickles is out for the season with a forearm injury. Bill Tucker may shift from running back to tight end to fill the spot.
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Redwood City
Calif
UPI
George Mira
San Francisco
Bill Tucker
Russell Pops Shoulder as Celtics Rally to 113 108 Victory
Celtics guard center Bill Russell dislocated his right shoulder in a second-quarter collision with Guy Redvers but returned after halftime to help Boston beat the Cincinnati Royals 113 108. John Havlicek led Boston with 23 points Bailey Howell added 20 while Adrian Smith scored 27 for Cincinnati.
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Bill Russell
Boston Celtics
Cincinnati Royals
Russell
Guy Redvers
Celtics
Cincinnati
John Havlicek
Bailey Howell
Adrian Smith
Royals
Oscar Robertson
St. Louis Hawks
Chicago Bulls
Philadelphia 76Ers
San Diego Rockets
San Francisco Warriors
Seattle Supersonics
Fred Hetzel
Rudy Larusso
Nate Thurmond
Jim King
Warriors
Bob Weiss
Supersonics
Bob Rule
Kings Rally Nips Seals in Los Angeles Showdown
The Los Angeles Kings erased a 3-0 deficit to beat the Oakland Seals 5-4 before 5,164 at the Sports Arena. The win extends LA’s winning streak to two and places them atop the NHL Western Division, four points ahead of Pittsburgh. Seals fell to last place after losing the midweek matchup.
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Warriors
St. Louis
San Francisco
Philadelphia 76Ers
Cow Palace
Paul Silas
Joe Caldwell
Hawks
Zelmo Beaty
Bob Boozer
Bulls
Hal Greer
Chet Walker
76Ers
Rockets
LOS Angeles
UPI
Oakland Seals
Los Angeles Kings
National Hockey League
Kings
Seals
NHL
Pittsburgh
Shell Oil seeks manager for public-facing Shell Station
Shell Oil Co seeks a man with managerial ability who enjoys meeting the public to lease a Shell Station. Financial investment required. For information call Paul Egner collect at 707-462-3726 or write 3 Woodland Terrace, Ukiah, Calif. 95482.
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Shell Oil Co
Shell Station
Paul Egner
Woodland Terrace
Ukiah
Cal
McMurray to Face Houston Boxer Zyglewicz in November
Unbeaten Houston heavyweight Dace Zyglewicz will fight Sacramento’s Bill McMurray in a 10 round bout set for November 21. The match was postponed from October as Zyglewicz extended training time.
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Houston
UPI
Dace Zyglewicz
Bill McMurray
Sacramento
Calif
Zyylewicz
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Gary Player
United Press International
Seattle
Rule
Warrior
Kings Rally
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Ford
South State St
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