20 Sep 1962
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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1962
Page
1
Ukiah Varsity and Jayvees work through light tapering drills and position drills in Anton Stadium ahead of Saturdays opens. The Frosh and Laytonville Jayvees meet at 4 pm with Ukiah defense focusing on stopping Novato.
In St Louis, Willie Mays hits his 45th homer as part of a three run third inning and Tom Haller adds two homers and four RBI in a 1 1 win for the San Francisco Giants over the Cardinals. Billy O'Dell earns the victory to improve to 18 13, while Cincinnati’s loss to Pittsburgh keeps San Francisco two games behind the Dodgers.
Joseph Shaw of San Francisco was killed by a lion north of Macasso in extreme south Angola while hunting. He used a Macmum 300 rifle ill suited for African lions and, without guides, searched for the beasts alone before being killed after wounding one.
San Francisco Seals impressed coach Bat Poile in their first hockey scrimmage in New Westminster. He fielded a front line of Duke Edmonson, Panny Blisle, and Ed Panagbku at center, with Murpy from Estevan Juniors also drawing attention as Frosh progress.
Humboldt State prepares for a 1962 season opener against Oregon Tech Owls in Klamath Falls with Drew Roberts and Earl Love in key roles. Coach Phil Sarboe labels the squad as promising if injuries hold, listing a 41-man travel party and 18 starters on offense and defense.
Dodgers push closer to the pennant as Don Drysdale earns a strong start Maury Wills adds base stealing, and Frank Howard and Tommy Davis drive runs. Los Angeles breaks a three game slide with a 40 victory over the Milwaukee Braves lifting the magic number and tightening race with the Giants.
Six San Diego Padres made the 1962 Pacific Coast League All Star team as named by league writers and sportscasters. Catcher Jesse Gennger, first baseman Rogelio Alvarez, shortstop Chico Ruiz, second baseman Tommy Harper, outfielder Ken Walters and pitcher John Tsitouris were honored. Also recognized were Dick Fean and Stan Palys of Hawaii, Nate Olver of Spokane, Walter Gond of Salt Lake City, and Dick Phillips of Tacoma. Egan led pitchers with one win and Palys had the league’s home runs leader.
Oakland plan to contain Abner Haynes by keeping him inside and forcing him to turn back. The Raiders aim to derail Dallas as they prepare for a game against the Raiders next Sunday marking the debut of ex-Dallas quarterback Ciston Davidson.
In a rough opener the San Francisco Forty Niners were outpaced by the Chicago Bears as Wade threw 13 passes for 14 completions and the Bears drove to victory. The Prospectors show strong defense but face Detroit next on Sunday while Hom Bb Plum leads passers with 71 of 114 for 115 yards and three TDs.
Potter Valley High School travels to Hamilton City for a night football clash as the varsity aims for a second straight win in its first night game and the Jayvees pursue their first season victory. Willits Wolverines face Healdsburg at Brookside Field while missing two top backs Ray Cataldo and Sheldon Coleman for weeks, with Grant Woetruff and Jack Gouber shining amid injuries. Jayvees host Cloverdale in hopes of first TD and win prior to the varsity game at 6 p.m. Changes at Potter Valley include Vaughn Starter moving to tackle and Herb Wright tried at defensive end.
Jane Scott hosted the Ukiah Women's Golf Club meeting with special guests Mrs. Jack Bernard and Mrs. Carl Jensen. Capt. Martha Cleland awarded prizes for last week's low net winners and announced next week's low net on odd holes. Vivi Rones received a wedding anniversary cake, plans were discussed for a Lake County golf day on Oct 1, and local football notes included lineup changes for Ron Caudillo's absence and Potter Valley football players.
Sonny Liston dismissed Floyd Patterson's speed at a Chicago press event and challenged the champion's claimed ability. Patterson had 19 knockouts in five rounds and a 38 of 40 start record, while Liston held 23 knockouts in 33 of 40 wins.
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