30 Oct 1959
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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1959
Page
1
Ukiah and Fort Bragg led a tight race in the area as the Varsity teams faced tough matches. A halftime update noted progress while earlier results showed a Frosh-Soph squad hoping to rebound after a late loss to Willits.
In a vivid pre war setting a goat mascot munches grass near a hilltop boat landing while the Air Force falcon rises dramatically. The scene contrasts old time field symbols with modern mechanization and keeps the crowd’s attention on the mascot.
Horvath gains weight back through a strong season in the National Hockey League. He scored twice in a 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings, giving him 12 points and trailing league leader Geoffrion by two. Lumley faced 29 shots as Aldcorn lit the Wings’ lamp late to spoil the shutout bid.
Aces secure the 5S hockey championship with late goals sealing the win. Hersh credited for key scores while Brian and Nod contributed critical plays in a tight final period.
Brown's Store breaks tie by sweeping Potter Valley Grange at Yokayo Bowl boosting to 10-2. Av Austin posts 210-466 series for Brown's while PV Garage shows George Meyer 202-457. Pioneer Inn edges Ukiah Pine 2-1 as Larry Clark 452 and John March 179-50 star. Ukiah Pine No. 1 beats Dean and Hall 2-1 led by Crandell 171490 and Thompson 167-482. Highs include Pioneer Inn 2237 team, Ukiah Pine No. 2 2156, Ukiah Pine No. 1 214?. Pioneer Inn 800 best team game with Brown's 795 and Ukiah Pine No. 2 759.
LSU eyeing perfect season faces third ranked Mississippi in a sold out Tiger Stadium clash that may decide the SEC title and national championship. Key players Billy Cannon Charlie Flowers and Wendell Harris feature for LSU as 68,000 pack the venue with broad postseason implications outlined across major conference showdowns nationwide.
Bill Stead of Reno wins the unlimited hydroplane national championship aboard the Maverick and claims five major races including Seattle’s Gold Cup. He remains a ranch operator in northeastern Nevada and races eight or nine times a season while tending cattle at Stead Ranch. Stead’s lifelong love of speed dates to jet piloting in wartime and he continues to balance racing with his ranching life.
Boston UPI report states 89 year old Early Wynn, veteran pitcher of the Chicago White Sox, won the 1959 Cy Young Award. Wynn, who had 22 victories last season, said he is “tickled to death” to receive the trophy in Nokomis Florida. He noted life at 40 and mentioned his Gulf cruise prior to news his honor.
Florentino Fernandez the Cuban welterweight slugger holds a 17-5 favorite over Mexico's Gaspar Ortega in a return fight at Madison Square Garden. The NBC 10 rounder could see Fernandez’s price rise as public support grows. Fernandez previously beat Ortega by decision in Miami Beach on September 11, notching his 21st straight win.
Ukiah’s Jim Whitaker named Nevada U’s Player of the Week for a 14-0 win over Sacramento State in Sacramento. Brother Tom, a senior and multi year All-League standout, also earns a weekly award and eyed Shrine East-West bid after a strong season-opening game.
Doug Sanders captured the Sahara pro am tournament in Las Vegas amid 50 mph winds. He posted 66 73 80 for a 219 total and won 7500 dollars with a 1000 in silver dollars first prize. Ed Oliver finished second at 223 and Jimmy Clareke was third at 225.
Djuhdi Musemi, 19, after a two year walking tour through Indonesia, reports girls falling in love with him as the main difficulty. He finished third and earned a $1000 bonus for the best round on the final day amid sunny 75 degree weather.
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