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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1975
Page
11
A five part series by Argus Assistant Sports Ken Richerdean starts tomorrow in the Arena exploring what winning means to athletes, coaches, administrators and boosters at local high schools. The piece asks whether winners emerge from a contest between Want Side High and East Side, and examines the pressures on area programs.
Alabama driver Bobby Allison claimed the first of two 25 mile qualifying races for the Daytona 500 in a Matador at 156.685 mph. Richard Brooks finished second in a Ford. David Pearson won the second heat with a last lap slingshot past Richard Petty, as the field prepared for Sunday's main event.
San Francisco dispatch notes widespread new snow in the Sierra Nevada on Thursday affecting many resorts. Interstate 80 entries list Bonner Ski Arts at 4 feet, Sugar Brownt 12.17 feet total, Tahoe Don Ter 10.12 feet and more, with conditions ranging from very good to fair packed powder and some closures due to road conditions and winds. Numerous ski areas including Kirkwood Meadows, Alpine Meadows, Squaw Valley, Heavenly Valley, and Dodge Ridge report fresh accumulations and mixed terrain, with facilities operating and ratings from good to fair.
Wayne Burkholder scored 24 as Irvington High shocked league leader Newark 56-50 to force a two‑way tie for first in the Mission Valley Athletic League. Mission San Jose moved to first with a 61-56 win over American, while Washington defeated James Logan 74-49 and John F. Kennedy beat Memorial 72-48. Gavilan beat Ohlone 58-0 with Doug Cauramings leading the Renegades with 25.
Fragmentary text mentions ropes T-bars and items like Badger Pass and Piweer with quantities and ratings, but lacks coherent events or persons to confirm a full news summary.
Anglers focus on deeper water along the Rich mand San Rafael Bridge to avoid trash fish, with occasional bass catches reported. Striper catches reach up to 40 pounds, while Berkeley’s George Kerr says pier fishing slows during rain and improves after breaks in weather. Perch provide the limited bite. no flounder or bass overall.
Local notes report a closed Mt Rose area linked to a powder and gondola reference. The fragment mentions 77a and 73 liches with scattered names, suggesting a public or private site activity amid unclear details.
Albany owner William Radkevich sends squire namesake against five three year olds in six furlongs. Trained by John Papalardo, Radkevich earned 14835 in 1974 and backs Juan Gonzalez with 14 pounds in sixth 1975 start. Also set include Proper Attitude Homer Hank Windy Deck Flashy Fleetfoot Oglomo. Woodland Pines tops Saturday San Francisco Mile field at 119 with John Ramirez aboard. Richard Smith trains the six year old. Woodland Pines won 96400 last year including La Cienega and Lakes and Flowers handicaps.
Bay Meadows hosts the Hughes Air West Pace billed as a feature for fastest and biggest horses. top money winner Mash On Pick leads season earnings while Mi Grande Amigo and Bramble Hall push the field, with trainer and driver lineups listed for a crowded program.
The page lists multiple race entries and horse names for a Friday February 14 meeting. Notable horses include Mystic Bay, Flashy Fleetfoot, and Boulevard Stop with various purses and odds, plus comments like Best Bet and Best Chance Bet. Names such as Radkovich, Homer, Willan, and Jud Orbit appear among entries and race notes.
A California firm was told it can purchase the financially troubled River Downs Race Track in Cincinnati but must settle debts and resolve issues before racing dates are approved.
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