Mets keep Yogi Berra with new three year deal
New York Mets faced a season of crises before granting Yogi Berra a three year contract and raise. Injuries to players and slumps tested the team as Berra displayed patience and leadership, with management signaling confidence despite a tough year.
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Ukiah Star Danny Burton Dominates on Gridiron
Ukiah.fullback Danny Burton, 57 and 160 to 165 pounds, is praised for speed, power, and relentless hitting. He rushed for 163 yards in a 22-7 win over Santa Rosa, scoring twice and powering a strong ground attack despite penalties. Burton, also a former wrestler and baseball player, is viewed as one of Ukiah’s best and a prospective All NBL candidate.
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Injuries nip at 49ers before Candlestick Park clash
In Redwood City Calif upi reports the San Francisco 49ers face Atlanta with only three healthy running backs. Veterans Ken Willard Vic Washington and Doug Cunningham are the healthy backs. Taxi squadder Dave Atkins may be activated if needed.
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Lee MacPhail Named AL President to Promote Interleague Play
Lee MacPhail, 55, elected unanimously as new American League president at Chicago meeting. Former Orioles president and Yankees general manager aims to foster interleague play and baseball cooperation with the National League. He backs making permanent the designated hitter rule adopted last season during a three year trial, pending rules committee approval.
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North Ukiah Little League Meeting Thursday Urged
Parents officers managers and coaches of North Ukiah Little League are urged to attend a Thursday 7 p m meeting at Yokayo School. Agenda covers available playing space for Little League and other baseball programs in Ukiah and officer nominations for the 1974 season.
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Cavaliers End Trail Blazers Home Stand 103 96
Cleveland defeated Portland 103 96 to hand the West Coast club its first loss of the season. Lenny Wilkens scored 30 points, Bobby Smith added 24 in the first Cavs post trade clash. Sidney Wicks led Portland with 22 points as Cleveland’s tempo impressed coach Johnson.
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Kermit Johnson Tops UCLA Rushing Records
Kermit Johnson, the Pasadena senior, has surpassed UCLA’s former rushing leaders. With five games left he has 1,992 yards on 298 carries, 6.7 yards per attempt and 18 touchdowns. Coach Pepper Rodgers calls him the most unknown great back in the country. Johnson eyes the Rose Bowl as UCLA faces California and a Pac-8 schedule ahead, aiming to prove UCLA can compete with USC.
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