Ukiah Hosts Rec League Openers In Week Of City Cagers Action
City basketball action lights up Ukiah with Redwood Empire Recreation League games at Pomolita. Anton's Propane and Big Oaks face VoAL Realty and Calpella roster teams in season openers as Ukiah Varsity seeks a third straight win before Friday and Saturday’s Ukiah Invitational at home. Lakeport meets Anderson Valley with Willits and Lakeport clashing in early rounds. Tournament promises steady scoring, defense emphasis, and a strong cross-town turnout.
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Redwood Empire Recreation
Val Ready
Tom Johndahl
Joe Bowman
Ugh Preston
Verne Arneson
Seaison
Tonishes
Willmitch
Wayne Hartavin
Herb Tuppin
Big Oaks
Wo AL Realty
Dim Philo
Willits
Lakeport
Bie Bob Lorghessani
Ukiah
Ukiah Bees
Sonoma
Ferndale
Anderson Valley
Willits Botem
Wildcat
Eureka
Arcata
Earl Burton
Ukiadhi
Varsity
Lakeport Bo
Udl
Frigay
Clear Lake Union High School
Ukiah High School
Chessall Gymnasium
Anderson Vesley
Jack Carson
Mgrs
Bill Summers
Ken Stewart
Dave Lyons
Charlie Travis
Gary Baldwin
Larry Moore
Mgr
Max Cooper
Dick Jacobsen
American League to Enter Los Angeles in 1961
Louisville report from United Press International states the American League plans to enter Los Angeles and run as a four team structure by December 5, the deadline set for responding to a proposal presented to the National League last week.
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Louisville, Ky
Los Angeles
United Press International
American League
National League
Archie May Give Pastrano Title Shot
Archie Moore the 189 pound light heavyweight champion hinted he could defend his title in Dallas possibly versus Willie Pastrano. After a dull 10 round decision over Buddy Turman of Tyler Moore showed flashes of form late, securing a late stoppage threat.
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Archie
Pastrano
Dallas
Tex
UPS
Archie Moore
Willie Pastra
Moore
Buddy Turmen
Tyler
Turman
Baylor and Wilt Trade Tag in NBA Scoring Race
New York UPI reports Elgin Baylor and Wilt Chamberlain contended for the NBA scoring title as Baylor led with 716 points over six games, Chamberlain 670, while Chamberlain claimed the per game average crown at 37.2. Other leaders included Chamberlain in rebounds at 514 and 22.8 average, Sam Jones in field goal percentage at .482, Dolph Schayes .883 free throw, Cliff Hagan second in shooting at .879, and Oscar Robertson raising assists to 8.5 per game total 1,?78.
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New York
UPI
Elgin Baylor
Philadelphia
Wilt Chamberlain
National Basketball Association
Baylor
Chamberlain
Wilt
Sam Jones
Boston
Hal Greer
Syracuse
Dolph Schayes
Cliff Havan
St. Louis
Oscar Robertson
Cincinnati
Guy Rodgers
California prunes showcased at 1863 State Fair
Seven years after first prune cuttings from Frans were planted in the state, California grown dried prunes were exhibited at the California State Fair in 1863, highlighting early agricultural display and regional fruit production.
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California
Who Grabbed Who in Draft
Louisville UPI lists a complete draft of major league clubs. The report names players by club and origin, including Philadelphia Phillies Chirs ence Calera from Spokane, Montreal, and Kansas City A’s Ed Keevan from Baltimore, along with other picks such as Chicago Cubs Facundo Barragan from Sacramento and Detroit’s Jim Donohue from Spokane.
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Louisville
UPI
Mijor
Philadelphia Phillies
Chirsence Calera
Spokane
Montreal
Kansas City
Ed Keevan
Baltato
Buffalo
Indianapolis
William Kunkel
St. Paul
Paul Switz
Toronto
Burlington
N.C
Chicago Cubs
Barragan
Sacramento
Wayne Carlinder
Tom
Rene
Odessa
Chactansti Reds
Baumer
Salt Lake City
Detroit
Thrers
Jim Donohue
Rochester
Minnesota Twins
Ron Henry
Louis Vi Ik
Austinya
Gerald Arrigo
Boom
Tony Roig
Fom
Winston’ Brown
Ed Drapeda
Mobile
Baltimore Orioles
Richmond
Roman Semproch
Boston Red Sox
Billy Warrell
Fem Buffalo
International League
Baylor Scores 42 as Lakers Edge Warriors
Baylor scored 42 points as the Los Angeles Lakers edged the Philadelphia Warriors in a tight NBA showdown. Kigin Baylor and Wile Chimn nai delivered strong play, with Baylor shining despite his ninth game in ten nights, keeping the title chase lively.
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Baylor
Lakers
Warriors
United Press International
Kigin Baylor
Wile Chimnnai
Carly
National Basketball Association
Chamberlain
Los Angeles Lakers
Philadelphia Warriors
West Shrine Squad Will Have Speed
Twenty five football stars from colleges across the West were named to the West Shrine All Star Team for the New Year’s Eve game. Notable selections include Texas Tech’s Haluh as a standout center, plus members from UCLA, Southern California, Stanford, Texas Christian, Oregon State, Utah, and others.
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Sax Francisco
UPI
College
Tigerates
Tola
William C. Coffman
Southern California
Texas Christian
Utah
Southern Methodist
Stanford
Haluh
Texas Tech
Dist
Richie Mayo
Air Forcs Academy
Bill Kilmer
UCLA
Glynn Gregory
Keith Lincoln
Washington State
Jerry Hil
Wyoming
Charlie Fuller
San Francisco
Dale Messer
Fresno State
Tom Watkins
Towa State
Skip Face
Marlin MelKee
Final Gridiron National Ratings Show Top Teams and Voter Totals
NEW YORK UPI reports final 19 United Press International college football ratings with first place votes and records in parentheses. Minnesota leads at 8 1 with 326 points, followed by Iowa State, Mississippi, Missouri, Washington, Navy, Arkansas, Ohio State, Kansas, and Yale tied. Other notable mentions include Michigan State, Auburn, Purdue, Texas, and Florida. In Chicago, Bill George of the Bears, an eight year NFL veteran, has played in six Pro Bowls from 1955 through 1960.
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NEW York
UPI
United Press Internatonal Muneollege
Minnesota
Towa
Mississippi
Missouri
Washington
Htt
Navy
Arkansas
Ohio State
Kansas
Madamia
Duke
Baylor
Michigan State
Auburn
Purdue
Florida
Texas
Yale
New Mexico State
Tennessee
Penn State
Oregon
Michigan
Rice
Syracuse
UCLA
Chicago
Bill George
Chicago Bears
National Football League
Alston Named Dodgers Manager After Storied Career
The article recalls Walter Alston becoming Dodgers manager in 1954, from minor league roots to a long tenure that included seven seasons with NL pennants and world championships. It notes the Dodgers' move to Los Angeles and places Alston as a fixture in the franchise, alongside a brief aside about past U.S. presidents.
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Louisville
Brooklyn
Fertown
Ohio
Bodgers
Paragran
Navy halfback Joe Bellino wins Maxwell Trophy
Philadelphia UPI report notes Navy star Joe Bellino unanimously awarded the Robert W. Mass Trophy for the Maxwell Football Club. Bellino scored Navy’s first touchdown and had a last second interception in the Army-Navy game, with the club dinner set for February.
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Maxwell
Navy
Joe Bellino
Philadelphia
UPI
Robert W. Mass
Utes
Hhissmiai
Wines
Mass
Ios
Penn State
Auto classifieds list of 1953 Chevrolet and VW pickups
A compact classifieds note lists a 1953 Chevrolet hardtop and a 1958 English Consul four door sedan along with a 1958 VW pickup. The items appear in a grouped vehicle sale snippet.
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Erickson
Don Morgan
John Finley
Wes Patton
Dave Fruchtenicht
Stanton Jones
Tom Finley
Ed Burger
Hugh Mackey
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Willits-Ukiah Bees
Willits-Ukiah Varsities
Atriate
Weisfield
Daily. Journal
West Shrine
Ukiah Women's Golf Club
Gertrude Northrop
Gertrude Reid
Gladys Stickney
Archie Clarke
Mona Fahrney
Jane Scott
Caroline Gerber
James Selzer
Robert Ray
James Nicholson
Dolores Johnson
Gay
Alston
Whig Party
United States
Wilkow W. Harrison
Wal
John Tyke Ison
Zachary Taylor
MM Ward Filmore
Ford
Chevrolet
National Automobile Dealers Association
Podge
Chevy
Dart
Dodge
Sean
COX Motors
Smith & Oak
Blum Motors
Volkswagen
Euuer
South State
Goorfsyear
Goodyear
Goodyear Seal
Sea
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