25 Sep 1969
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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1969
Page
1
Fragments from the 1969 season opener show tense play and missed chances. Ukiah failed to capitalize on several opportunities as both teams began the campaign slowly and with cold shooting.
The report highlights Willows early start and jamboree game as the kickoff for the season. It notes Willows speed and size, with five of seven players in key assignments and several early touchdowns in the action.
Wes Knott led the offense as the Wildcats trailed Santa Rosa by two late in the game but fell short 2212 after a tough fourth quarter. Coach Mort Vantithberg expects Annébacker to start, while the Jayvees face a small squad in a tight week by week NBL I run and a push toward the princess season.
Willits hosts Boonville in a Friday night football game at the Fair Grounds. Jayvees meet Maxey’s squad in a 8 p.m. special, with Potter Valley opening Saturday at noon. V. Prsity and Upper Lake also feature in a tight schedule as teams contend for a 11-man slate.
Ukiah Ca Daily Journal reports coach John Shilts oversees Ukiah High School runners in a three way cross country meet at Piner High School Santa Rosa. Varsity, Jayvee and Frosh Soph squads show promising early form on 1.8 mile course with top finishes by Ted Blank Randy Palmer and Jeff Davis.
Amid crowd of 56, Lakeport and Aldah will meet in a cross district captry game. A dramatic homer by Jay vee Rene boosts Ne In a pennant chase as late tallied bo ne.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls the New York Mets’ rough start, listing players such as Landrith, Hodges, Ashburn, Bell, Thomas, and Krane, and noting the team’s 10th place finishes in 1962 and 1966 with a steady decline before a faint spark in 1967. It highlights a lack of young talent in the first year and the gradual emergence of some names as the franchise developed.
In a disputed Davis Cup Challenge Round, Ion Tiriau of Romania walked off court trailing Arthur Ashe 6-3 8-6 3-6 0-4 after the Romanian ambassador pressed for a White House reception. The United States won the other three singles and doubles to clinch the cup, marking the first American defense since 1949 and the first shutout since 1948.
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