Young racer Jones blends school and stock car dreams
Hayward high school sophomore Tian Jones, age 16, is the youngest driver at Antioch Speedway this season and also races quarter midgets. He handles much of his own mechanical work, totals up to 20 hours weekly on his ’57 Chevrolet stock car, and aims to qualify Saturday before Sunday’s shows.
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Aeros draw into NHL WHA merger talks in Houston
Houston Aeros coach Bill Dineen says talks include Aeros in potential NHL-WHA merger. WHA executives, including Harrison Vickers, say chances remain strong for some WHA teams to gain entry. Edmonton Quebec New England Cincinnati names appear in Toronto Globe and Mail report.
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Police hang on for win in Newark league action
Newark Police Dept held on for a 211 win as Nance drove in three runs and Wasser and Bryan added RBIs. Nance doubled twice and a single, Bryan had three singles, Holbert joined with a double and a single. Fadenna Brothers replied with strong hitting from Pope and Harrison, Harrison tallying four hits including a triple. Al Lewis delivered the bottom seventh winning hit. Other results: Marv's beat CCFC 19 6 to stay atop standings, Mark Woods Trucking won by forfeit over Aictilouds, and Meauds Aquarium fell 7 0 to Woods.
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Braves Activate Willie Montanez From Disabled List
The Atlanta Braves activated first baseman Willie Montanez from the 15 day disabled list after a groin injury on April 3. He is not expected to return to full-time duty immediately and will likely be used as a pinch hitter while Brian Asselstine returns to Richmond on a demotion. Asselstine hit .220 in spring hinted play with the Braves.
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Alsdorf Delivers One-Hit Victory In Fremont Baseball
Alsdorf pitched a one hitter as Livermore Brewers beat Pepperidge Farm 8 1 in Fremont. DiPietro went 4 for 4 with four singles aided by Feliciano three hits and DeVaney two RBI double. DePietro added a single and a double. Leather Whatever beat Round Table Pizza 3 2 while King Arthur shutout Leather Whatever and 50th State beat Decorator Mart 5 1. Alan Moore spun a three hit shutout for King Arthur. Gloyd and Mendez contributed for Decorator Mart. Rodrigues struck out ten for the win.
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Baschnagel in accident near Tinley Park
Chicago Bears receiver Brian Baschnagel survived a crash when his car hit a bridge abutment on Interstate 0. A female passenger, Jane Verveer of Columbus Ohio, died. Baschnagel, 23, was in fair condition with knee injuries and cuts.
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