Olympic athletes poised for glory at Melbourne Games
The United States, fielding 286 athletes, aims to exceed its 40 gold medal haul from Helsinki as Russia brings 412 competitors. Australia leads in men’s swimming while overall 144 events across 17 sports mark a record entry of 69 nations. Melbourne hosts a festive Olympic Village atmosphere despite cold rains and a new track at the Melbourne Stadium.
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Newcombe Tops MVP Field With 1968 Honor
Dodgers ace Don Newcombe won the 1968 National League Most Valuable Player award with 223 points. Sal Maglie finished second with 183 points as Brooklyn dominated the top 10, including Junior Gilliam Pee Wee Reese and Duke Snider. Aaron Spahn McMillan Rabinson Musial and Snider rounded out the leading vote-getters.
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Mt SAG Wins Meet in Southern California Junior College Cross Country
Mt San Antonio led by Larry Ward set a three mile meet record of 15 21.1 to win the Southern California Junior College Cross Country Championship in Bakersfield. Bakersfield took the team title with 38 points followed by Mt San Antonio 48 Long Beach 90 and Los Angeles City College 189.
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Ike Chestnut in TV Fight Tonight
Ike Chestnut the fourth ranking featherweight from New York meets Trish Tommy Bain in a nationally televised 10 round bout at Hollywood Legion Stadium. Bain holds the California featherweight title and has a 31 17 knockout record while Chestnut sits at 22 6 3 as the underdog favored to disrupt Bain's title bid.
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Rev Bob Richards Considers End of Athletic Career
The pole vaulter and minister Rev Bob Richards says the approaching Olympics may end his athletic career. He cites time away from his family in La Verna California and his goal to defend the Olympic title while pursuing education and return to his profession.
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Star Chicago QB Gets Fine
Lamar McHan of the Chicago Cardinals faced indefinite suspension and a $3000 fine for insubordination after refusing to practice following a disciplinary letter. Coach Ray Richards signaled a likely return within two weeks if McHan proves himself to the staff.
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Lindy and Beliveau Share NHL Scoring Lead
Ted Lindsay of the Detroit Red Wings tied Montreal’s Jean Beliveau for first in the NHL scoring race. Lindsay reached 300 goals and added three assists in the week for 22 points in 15 games. Beliveau had eight goals and 14 assists in three games. Gordie Howe was one point back with nine goals and 12 assists.
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Two Tied AHL Scoring Leaders After Week
New York AP reports Bo Elk of Cleveland and Paul Larivee of Providence shared top scoring honors in the American Hockey League for the second week running. Elk netted three goals while Larivee added three assists, each totaling 23 points. Elk led in goals with 17.
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Squaw Valley to be tailored for 1960 Winter Games
Prentis C. Hale announced to the IOC that Squaw Valley California will be built as a tailor made site for the 1960 winter games. Every facility including the village ice stadium ski jump alpine course press and staff buildings and bobsled course will be constructed for the event. Construction starts early next year and will run for two years before use for national and international winter competitions. Plans approved by five international sports federations.
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Women Golfers Nominate Ukiah Officers Ahead of December 4 Election
Members of the Ukiah Women’s Golf Club heard the nominating committee report. Nominations include Mary Walch for president Doris Giker for vice president Dorothy Fox for secretary-treasurer Vivid Bones for golf captain and Jean Stoodley Ga Verna Holztauser for the Board of Governors. Election is set for Tuesday December 4. A motion approved to try the new back tee on No 9 if playable and the irons only winner was Phyllis Cox for 18 hole players with Mary Walch Gladys Stickney Mona Fahrney tying for second. Jane Scott the only nine hole entrant won a ball with a 59 12 47. Next week’s play will be a blind bogey with Bob Whitaker selecting the number.
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Ukiah Valley Basketball Opens Season With Top Teams Clash
Two of the league's strongest squads meet in the season opener at Pomoluta gym next Monday night as eight teams start a 21 game first round. Stan Stafford announces the schedule. Stayton's Service and V. A. Realty headline the preview with pre season wins and star players expected to impact the opener.
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Thanksgiving TV slate features USC Oregon games
USCs Oregon matchup headlines Thanksgiving football with Oregon State favored by seven points over Oregon in Corvallis and South Carolina favored by six over Wake Forest in Charlotte. Duke and Clemson also contend in the ACC Orange Bowl race as East and West Coast fans anticipate regional telecasts.
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Pappy Waldorf to retire as Cal football boss
Lynn Pappy Waldorf, Cal's head football coach for a decade, announced Tuesday night he will retire at the end of his contract on July 4, 1957. Waldorf led California to three Rose Bowls and has a 66 32 4 career record. successor plans will be discussed after the season.
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