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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1971
Page
6
Three years ago Leo Dunn from Newark took a risk by building a two engine Class A gas dragster. The gamble shifted public perception as twin engine cars rise in drag racing and contribute to growing spectator interest in the sport.
Newark dragster star Dunn prepares to race his twin Chevrolet 427 powered Our Duster at Fremont Raceway for the Northern Nationals. The car, built largely by Dunn, set a Bakersfield meet time of 7.89 seconds and seeks its first Northern title, with driver Bob Drummond and sponsor Rich Brunelli of Central Chevrolet backing him. Dunn discusses risking the “system” to shave seconds and push drag racing innovation.
The Superior Court in Alameda County California is to oversee a private sale of real estate belonging to Manuel P Silva as executor. Located in Fremont the property description includes the old Perry tract and a lot fronting Brevent Boulevard. The sale is to be held after notice, with bids at highest net and payment terms as specified and subject to court confirmation.
In the Sierra unusual mini-storms bring 2 to 8 inches of fresh snow over packs over 11 feet high. Skies should clear by Saturday with a promising weekend forecast. The Aristocrat Cup Race at Alpine Meadows starts Saturday, the Dodge Ridge vs Air-France Ski Club race is Sunday, and NASTAR at Alpine Meadows is planned. The Sitzmark Ski Association meets Monday at Newark High to discuss Incline trip and Easter four-day plans with Vern Bichler or Vince Meuller.
A field of 13 three year olds was entered for the fourth Contra Costa Stakes at Golden Gate. Open Market, purchased by Clement Hirsch and Warren Stule, will start for Hirsch with Dr Jack Robbins examining him before the race. In California Derby prospects also loom for Triple Bend and Figonero rivals as Santa Anita meets near.
Igilenn Cunningham of Kansas defeated Gene Venske by thirty yards to win the Columbian Mile at the South States meet for the second year running, finishing in 07.4 seconds in New York.
Washington Huskies fresh sophomore team suffered a 4 2 defeat to Sunset as John Gilbertson drove in two runs with a second inning single. Larry Harrington hit a home run for Washington but unearned Sunset runs in the second and late innings decided the game. John Gilbertson led Sunset with the key two run single while pitchers Bergman and Krima held Washington to limited hits.
John F Kennedy fell 7 to 1 at Palm Course as Tennyson’s Graig Cole led with a nine hole total of 41. The gusting wind hampered JFK, who managed only a lone point in the match.
County Clerk outlines new required Fictitious Business Name Statements for profit ventures. The text notes the $10 filing fee, effective date timing, and penalties for noncompliance, with details on who must file and where to obtain forms.
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