Wishart races through life at fast pace
Bill Wishart, a Fremont man bound to a wheelchair since age 13, embraced drag racing after seeing a Fremont drag race in 1968. He pursued driving and building his own car despite doubters, insisting his wheelchair is not a handicap and detailing the eight months of effort with help from fellow drag racers to realize his dream.
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Washington High
JFK tourney due Mat openers top MVAL prep scene
Mission Valley League winter sports return to full action with wrestling and basketball opens. Washington at Newark, Irvington at Mission San Jose and James Logan at John F Kennedy lead Thursday mat action while Irvington hosts Oak Grove in basketball. The John F Kennedy Invitational Wrestling Tournament will be held all day Saturday featuring multiple teams.
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Antioch
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James Logarr
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Menlo
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Tilt
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Kennedy
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Mission San Use
Hill
Waetington
Mt View
James Hursdry
Arvington
Dares Logan
Johny Kennedy
Wishart's drag team aims for 1971 season glory
Wishart stresses drag racing is a team effort and self funded, noting costs of 40 000 to 65 000 dollars from personal pockets. He plans a new car, confident the crew can top last year as The Real Thing opens the 1971 drag season in Long Beach at the Grand Americans Championships. The Pretty Red Car From Up North nickname fades as fans come to know Bill Wishart and his crew.
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Orange County
Bonneville
Bakersfield
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Harlem Clowns to Face Fremont Officials in THS Gym
Fremont officials and Irvington coaches prepare to host the Harlem Clowns at THS gym Friday night. Tickets cost 1.50 for adults and 1 for students.
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Vaulters Vie For All American Meet At Cow Palace
The eighth annual Examiner All American Games will be held at the Cow Palace Friday January 22 with John Pennel Bob Seagren and Francois Tracanelli invited to vault. Pennel returns to San Francisco for the first time since 1966 and Tracanelli competes in the U.S. for the first time. The event also features Frank Shorter and other top athletes with ticket options from 3.00 to 6.00 at Bay Area outlets and Examiner offices.
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United States
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Shorter
Ron Clarke
UCLA
Francois
Renegades Open Coast Conference Play at Menlo
Ohlone College opens the Coast Conference basketball season with a 2 pm game at Menlo College. The Renegades play their first home conference game Saturday night against Cabrillo College at Span Washington High. Wrestling team slated to return Friday at the Cal Poly Tournament.
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Gals Pro Tennis Opens on Slowed Indoor Court
In San Francisco the British Motors Pro Tennis Championship opens at the Cie Auditorium with a sprayed texture to mimic outdoor clay, slowing a lively indoor surface. Derr nls Vander Meer and Larry King direct the event, featuring 15 top players led by Billie Jean King, Rosemary Casals, Nancy Richey, and Ann Jones.
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Larry King
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NFL probe to continue with grand jury testimony
In Cleveland a federal grand jury will hear more testimony next Monday as the NFL antitrust probe proceeds. The investigation began last November and recessed for holidays on December 10. Jurors have heard from NFL officials and players including Jim Ninowski who, his attorney says, received 200,009 dollars to drop suit against the league.
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Waterfowl Outlook and Rabies Notice From California Refuges
The Sacramento Valley reports strong waterfowl populations with good shooting at San Luis National Refuge Mendota and nearby areas. Weekend totals show hunters and ducks with geese counts varying by location and day. A Rancho Cordova youth is treated for possible rabies after killing a skunk with a bow and arrow. warnings urged caution and to report rabid animals. Also notes a long tracked pheasant, number 635376, banded in Honey Lake Wildlife Area, surviving ten seasons, illustrating pheasant color variation and non violation of laws.
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