Olympic Games Open With Record Gold Rush in Melbourne
The opening day saw nations brim with new marks as Vladimir Kuts led Russia to its first track win with a 28 45.6 record in the 10 000 meters, Olga Fikotova of Czechoslovakia set a discus mark, Vinci lifted three Olympic records in bantamweight, and Dumas cleared seven feet in high jump. The U S dominated sprinting and rowing, with John Culbreath, Glenn Davis, Eddie Southern and others posting strong qualifying times while Yale’s eight suffered a stunning defeat to Australia.
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Big Game Day Sets Pacific Coast Rivalries Saturday
The Pacific Coast Conference schedule features UCLA at USC in Los Angeles and Washington at Spokane as the Huskies chase a win over Washington State. Oregon State and Oregon meet in a classic rivalry while Fresno State beats San Jose State 30-14 and Idaho defeats Montana 46-0. Humboldt State tops Whitman 54-20 in Eureka and Monterey Peninsula beats Hartnell 24-14.
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Minor Leagues Look to Majors for System Changes
Columbus report notes minor leagues will vote next month on three proposals. One would force major league rosters to 40 players by opening day, another would let teams draft three minor leaguers instead of one, and rosters could be expanded until May 15. quotes National Association president George M Trautman supporting the plan as beneficial to the minors.
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DeMarco Seeks Fifth Straight In NY Welter Bout
Former welterweight champion Tony DeMarco of Boston targets a fifth consecutive win in a 10 rounder against Mexico’s Gaspar Ortega at Madison Square Garden. NBC televised nationally at 10 p.m. EST.
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Volleyball Draws Interest in Ukiah League
More than 50 players join the Saturday night Uki ah Volleyball league in Pomolita with seven teams and one unbeaten Knights of Columbus. Tomorrow at 7 15 p m the Mormons face the Baptists and Assembly of God meets the Christians. Knights of Columbus plays the Methodists in the finale.
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Ukiah Valley basketball league shifts to Wednesday games
The Ukiah Valley Men s Recreational basketball league moves to twice weekly play starting next Monday night with new Wednesday sessions at Pomolita gym. Monday opening features Stayton s Service vs V A Realty at 7 15 pm and Durable Plywood vs CSEA of Talmage at 9 00 pm.
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Baugh Fete Anniversary
Washington Redskins veteran Sammy Baugh threw six touchdown passes against the Chicago Cardinals in a National Football League game ten years ago today marking a notable anniversary for the star passer.
Hope to Win for US Gymnasts Today
Two German refugee sisters from Rochagter New York who became US citizens stand ready to represent the United States in Olympic gymnastics. They recount escape from concentration camps, wartime peril, and the joy of waving Old Glory as they join the American team.
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Willits City League Basketball Notes
McEntires fall 49 to 33 to W R P as Lee Carnegie leads McEntires with 12 points in a strong second quarter rally. Laytonville routs Druids 65 to 26 with Downing scoring 24 for the Loggers, setting up a first round title clash with Bertains on Tuesday.
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Pair Tie for Honor As Top PCL Manager
In San Francisco Bob Sheffing of the Los Angeles Angels and Tommy Heath of the Sacramento Solons tied for the Pacific Coast League Baseball Writers Association manager of the year. Sheffing had just been named Cubs manager after guiding the Angels to the PCL pennant by 16 games.
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Packers Upset Lions After Fourth Quarter Rally
Green Bay stunned Detroit 24 20 as Tobin Rote threw two touchdowns and rushed for a score in 30 degree blizzard conditions. The upset lifted the Packers into a share of first in the Western Division while Detroit faced bleak title odds. Coach Buddy Parker lamented his team’s worst game of the season.
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Time Near for Formation of Girls' Cage League
Ukiah prepares for a winter girls basketball league to be organized in December. An organization meeting date will be announced. Recreation Director Stan Stanford and Mrs. Lucille Hare lead planning as teams like the Junior group and the Little Rascals return with Angels and others expected back.
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USC Bowl Hopes Rise as South Carolina Wins Big
South Carolina Gamecocks defeated Wake Forest 13-0 to finish 7-3, boosting Orange Bowl chances as Duke and Clemson face off later. Maryland and Cornell won on Thanksgiving while Oregon State tied Oregon in the Rose Bowl chase after a 14-14 Turkey Day stalemate. Maryland rallied to beat North Carolina 25-14 and Cornell upset Pennsylvania 20-7. Bowl scenarios include Sugar and Cotton contenders and potential bids for Tennessee Georgia Tech Navy Syracuse Mississippi Pittsburgh and Wyoming.
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Souchak Wins Televised Golf With Seven Stroke Margin
Mike Souchak shot 65 to lead Ed Oliver by seven strokes in the second of a televised golf rantings to be released nationwide.
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