Frosh and Ukiahi grid schedule kicks off week
Ukiah Frosh host Analy Thursday at 4 30 p m in Anton Stadium to resume local football action after beating Rancho Cotate. Jayvees and Varsity face Casa Grande in Petaluma Friday with early season NBL tuneups. Mendocino Eagles host Sierra in a Golden Valley Conference clash Saturday at Anton Stadium.
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Ukiah Eagles bounce back with strong rushing and defense
Larson seeks manpower while Knowlin gains 101 rushing yards and Wright and Jones contribute ground attack as injuries thin Ukiah. Lorenzi sprains ankle and is out. Gallegos and Willey carry lingering injuries. On the college front, MacLeitch praises Eagles defense as they upset Shasta 12 to 7. Sierra to face Mendocino this Saturday with a strong home showing expected.
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Mendocino
Mendocino Colleges Free Throw Fun Draws Big Turnout
Mendocino College hosted three to four days of free throw contests on the portable Carl Purdy Hall floor with 27 men 13 women and 11 coed teams. Gary Davidson beat Gary Venturi 21-20 to win the men’s title while Koreen Carlson edged Kathy Davison 18-13 in the women’s finals. Mixed pairs saw Elaine Smith and Dennis Willeford prevail 21-18 over Colombini and Christopherson. The event aims to boost recreation for students and staff with ongoing 11 am sessions and future plans like a water balloon toss and frog jumping contest.
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Arlene Colombini
Chris Christe
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Carlson
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Teantea
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Joyce Howard
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Venturi- Howard
Colombini
Christopherson
Willie McCovey Earns Comeback of the Year Honor
The 39 year old Giants first baseman Willie McCovey voted National League Comeback of the Year for 1977. He hit .280 with 134 hits and 86 RBIs and led the team in homers and RBIs while reaching milestones like 2000 career hits and a key two home runs in one inning on two occasions.
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Raiders Cruelly Top Chiefs In 37 28 Upset
Oakland Raiders extended their NFL winning streak to sixteen games with a 37 28 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Ken Stabler rebounded from a rough first half to throw 297 yards, while Mark van Eeghen and Clarence Davis powered the third quarter surge with two and one rushing touchdowns respectively.
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Wiggin
Weaver Named Manager of the Year by Sporting News
Earl Weaver of the Baltimore Orioles won the Major League Manager of the Year award from The Sporting News. Other vote recipients included Whitey Herzog Bob Lemon Herman Franks Tom Lasorda Billy Martin and Gene Mauch. Despite losing four starters in free-agent re-entry Weaver kept Baltimore in the AL East race until late in the season.
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Yankees Start Playoffs With Gullett Against Royals
The New York Yankees open the American League playoffs facing the Kansas City Royals with Don Gullett on the mound against Paul Splittorff. Gullett seeks to neutralize KC speed and pitch to the Royals’ power hitters, while Splittorff notes KC is healthier and stronger than last year. Reggie Jackson says post-season play is about love of the game as much as money.
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Oldest Continuously Inhabited Street in Nation Named
Elphrey's Alley in Philadelphia is described as the nation's oldest continuously inhabited street, with uninterrupted occupation dating back to the 17th century. The report notes its long-standing status and historic significance.
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Phils grab 7-5 win over Dodgers in NL playoff opener
Phillies erase a 5-1 deficit with two ninth inning runs, Schmidt delivering the game winner after Bake McBride and Larry Bowa sparked a rally. Bill Russell’s errors helped Philadelphia build a 4-0 edge, Luzinski homered, and Garber and Tug McGraw shut down LA in relief.
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Purdy Eagles Host Santa Rosa in Debut on New Court
Mendocino College women’s volleyball welcome Santa Rosa Junior College for a Camino Norte Conference best of three tonight at 6 on Ukiah Fairgrounds’ Carl Purdy Hall. It is the first intercollegiate match on the new court, with Coach Sherry Tuttle’s squad coming off close losses to Siskiyous in Weed, showing competitiveness and progress in power volleyball.
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Vesco Suspends Attempt At Salt Flats Due To Wet Track
Don Vesco world land speed record holder says the Bonneville Salt Flats raceway is too wet and mushy to safely attempt speeds. He plans to wait in Wendover, fine tune twin Yamaha engines, and aim to qualify Friday. He seeks to set 400 MPH in 1978 after moving to 1500 cc class, needing 265 MPH to start the record run.
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