Local Ukiah teams prep for basketball season amid small turnout
Ukiah High School braces for 1956 57 basketball as only 21 of about 100 boys tried out for varsity. Key returnees include Leroy Chase and Lynn Mantooth with several juniors stepping up. Coaches report a thin bench and limited depth but expect four veterans to anchor early games while awaiting more players.
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Healdsburg
Ukinnenagers
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Willits
Willis
Fred Sten
Arvin Reed
Big Joe Myers
Joe Myers
Sten
Leroy Chase
Lynn Mantooth
Richard Huckhos
Terry Coolrave
Fred Lueckfeld
Ralph Kaivila
Fred Miller
Bob Mattson
Navy
Terry McKeon
Hopland
Jim Whitaker
Ricky Hooker
Charles Smith
John Mdgar
Army Navy and Bowl Odds Stir Up Weekend Picks
Odds makers rate Navy slight favorite over Army in Philadelphia clash as Army meets Michigan bound schedule. Boston College Holy Cross draw toss up while Missouri, Miami, Tennessee and Baylor lead weekend bets. Notre Dame underdog at USC and Texas A&M seen likely to beat Texas.
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Matson Narrowly Trails Casares In NFL Rushing Race
In Philadelphia Chicago star Ollie Matson narrowed Rick Casares’s season lead by rushing for 159 yards against Pittsburgh while Casares was held to 15 by New York. Eddie Brown tops passing, Billy Wilson pulls ahead in receptions, and top punt and kickoff return leaders shift among Deschaine Kent and Tom Wilson.
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Alures
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Chicago Cardinals
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Matson
Pittsburgh Steelers
New York
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Bears
Brown
Billy Wilson
San Francisco
Harlon Hill
Billy Howton
Green Bay
Bobby Layne
Detroit Lions
Sim van Brocklin
Los Angeles
Dick Deschaine
Ken’ Kent
Cleveland
Frank Bernardi
Cardinals
Tom Wilson
UCLA Seeks Cal Withdrawal From PCC Rift
UCLA faced mounting pressure to leave the Pacific Coast Conference as talks with UC Berkeley leader Dr. Robert Sproul followed reports of withdrawal. Officials sought to dodge endorsements while critics warned of a mass exodus affecting California schools and the future of major events like the Rose Bowl and the Big Game.
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University of California
Raymond B. Allen
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Groups Asking For Withdrawal,"’ Sproul
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University of Southern California
Washington
California
USC
NCAA
Stanford
Oregon
Oregon State
Washington State
Idaho
US Holds Early Olympic Lead Amid Tight Russia Push
United States leads unofficial team standings with 306 points as Russia gains ground with 64 points to 44 for the U.S. Russia adds four golds to reach 10 total. the U.S. has 38 golds. Points reflect 10 for first, 5 for second, including Stockholm equestrian results from last June.
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Goosy Again Spurs Celtics Past Hawks for Sixth Straight
Bob Coury starred as the Boston Celtics beat the St. Louis Hawks 102-90 to extend their win streak to six. Boston moved to nine wins in 12 starts and opened a four game lead in the Eastern Division, while New York won to break a skid and tighten the standings.
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Fuller Could Meet 160-Pound Limit For Robinson Title
Challenger Gene Fuller may weigh under 160 pounds for the middleweight bout with champion Ray Robinson. Robinson and Fuller boxed six rounds Tuesday after workouts, with Fuller reporting a sub 160-pound weigh in. A separate note mentions New York Thruway disabled vehicles and gasoline tank emergencies affecting about 15,000 drivers.
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Ray
Sugar) Robinson Jer
New York State Thruway
Bragan Won't Trade Pirates for Giants or Phils
Pitts burgh Pirates manager Bobby Bragan stated he would not trade his club “even up” for the New York Giants or Philadelphia Phillies. Bragan predicted a fourth-place finish in 1957 barring injuries while citing pitching injuries that hindered six pitchers including Purkey Gaber Trimble King Hall Law Friend and Kline.
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Bobby Bragan
Pittsburgh Pirates
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Philadelphia Phils
Pirates
Bragan
Forbes Field
Bob Purkey
Bob Gaber
Joe Trimble
Hollywood
Nelson King
Dick Hall
Vernon Law
Bob Friend
Ron Kline
Swaps Named Horse of the Year in DRF Poll
Swaps won horse of the year honors in the Daily Racing Form and Morning Telegraph poll. The California bred colt topped 20 of 33 Triangle Publications staff voters as the overall champion. Nashug and Newdles each received single votes.
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Daily Racing Form
Morning Telegraph
Triangle Publications
Nashug
Newdles
Eye in the Sky expands radio support for Ukiah area
Radio facilities near Ukiah INSAC Station will grow as traffic increases. Pilots are urged to file flight plans and position reports, with CAP and Ninety-Nines promoting aviation and disaster relief training. A rookie CAP squadron at Ukiah aims to aid air rescue and search missions.
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99S
Redwood Empire
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Presidio
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Ted Simon
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Ner
Jim Zuecke
Ian Bell
George Justman
Petaluma
Ed Cahill
Cummings - Spy Rock
Ed Paulson
United States Air Force
Ukiah Squadron
Bill Dymonds
Doctor Blocher
R. Banzhafs
S.F
Bellaney
Ukiah Aircraft Shop
Purchase Order Required for Ukiah Little League Gear
Ukiah area stores must not sell uniforms or equipment without a signed purchase order from Howard McGuffin, the Ukiah Little League player agent and commissioner. Any purchase made in the league name without a PO will not be paid.
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Howard McGuffin
Ukiah
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Dkdah
Little League
Eagles sign veteran Abe Gibron to replace injured Willey
Philadelphia signs Abe Gibron, a veteran guard cut by Cleveland, to fill the injury gap left by Norm Willey. The move strengthens the Eagles for upcoming games as Gibron joins the roster.
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Abe Gibron
Cleveland Browns
Philadelphia Eagles
Norm Willey
Sugar Robinson scales 165 pounds for Fullmer defense
Greenwood Lake N Y UP Ray Sugar Robinson weighed 165 pounds today five over the limit as he nears his December 12 middleweight defense against Gene Fullmer. He completed four rounds of sparring with Rinze Nocero and Gil Turner on Tuesday.
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Ray
Sugar) Robinson
Linle
Gene Fullmer
Ile
Sparmates Rinzi Nocero
Gil Turner
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