Keith Jones

On October 26, 2003, WILLIAM A., JR., beloved husband of Kathleen M. Jones; devoted father of William G. Jones, Diane L. Smoot, Janet L. Martsoukos, David W. Jones, Rosemary Myers, and Keith A. Jones. Also survived by 20 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to call at the family owned and operated McCULLY-POLYNIAK FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 130 East Fort Avenue (South Baltimore), on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be celebrated on Thursday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

A suspect in the robberies of two pizza deliverymen was arrested Wednesday night after a stolen car crashed into a police officer's patrol cruiser, injuring the officer.The stolen car was being followed by officers of the Regional Auto Theft Team when the crash occurred, Sgt. David Wimmer, of Southwestern District, said yesterday.According to Wimmer, about 9 p.m. Wednesday, Officer Keith Jones of Southwestern District blocked the 4200 block of Massachusetts Ave. at South Augusta Avenue with his patrol car, and the driver of a stolen 1995 Plymouth Acclaim ran a stop sign and crashed into the patrol car, injuring Jones.

Keith Jones scored four goals, as the Skipjacks tuned up for their season opener with a 7-5 win over the Hershey Bears last night at the Baltimore Arena.Jones came to the Skipjacks for the final six games of last season from Western Michigan of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association. The 23-year-old Canadian's first three goals last night came in succession, bringing the Skipjacks from a 2-0 deficit to a 3-2 lead early in the second period.The Skipjacks will launch their American Hockey League season Friday (7:35 p.m.)

BaseballAngels: Activated P Ken Hill from the 15-day DL. Optioned IF Andy Sheets to Triple-A Edmonton.Brewers: Designated P Jim Pittsley for assignment. Recalled P Kyle Peterson from Triple-A Louisville.Diamondbacks: Placed P Darren Holmes on 15-day DL, retroactive to July 18. Recalled P Vicente Badilla from Triple-A Tucson.Mets: Optioned IF Mike Kinkade to Triple-A Norfolk. Recalled P Octavio Dotel from Norfolk.Rangers: Recalled P Ryan Glynn from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Optioned OF Scarborough Green to Oklahoma City.

Eastern Conference playoffs(First-round series; best of seven)Season series: Penguins won, 3-1.Offense: Mario Lemieux, the NHL's leading scorer (161 points), leading goal scorer (69), leading power-play scorer (31), leading short-handed goal scorer (8) and leading assist man (92), is back in the playoffs for the first time in two years, anchoring an offense that also includes Jaromir Jagr, Ron Francis and Petr Nedved. Washington counters with Peter Bondra (52 goals) and Michal Pivonka (65 assists)

The National Hockey League has suspended Washington Capitals center Michal Pivonka for three games without pay and fined him $1,000, the maximum allowed under its collective bargaining agreement.The penalty was assessed for a high-sticking incident involving Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kjell Samuelsson in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series on May 18.The suspension will take effect at the start of the 1995-96 season."Although Mr. Pivonka has not previously faced supplementary discipline for this type of conduct, there can be no excuse for the reckless manner in which he struck and injured Mr. Samuelsson with his stick," said Brian Burke, NHL senior vice president.

In Harford County Street resident charged with murder in shooting BEL AIR - A 21-year-old Street man was arrested and charged with murder Wednesday as the sixth suspect in the shooting in December of Antonio G. Allen in Edgewood, Harford County police said. Harford county sheriff's detectives detained Justin Eugene Bolden at his home in the 2700 block of Forge Hill Road after an anonymous tip. He has been charged with first- and second-degree murder, assault and robbery. Bolden - with his brother, Reginald Bolden - is believed to have been involved in the death of Allen, 24, of Baltimore, who was shot just before midnight Dec. 9 on Rockwell Street in Edgewood.

BaseballAngels: Signed P Kevin Gross and assigned him to Triple-A Vancouver.Cubs: Signed P Lee Hancock and assigned him to Double-A Orlando. Assigned P Darold Brown from Orlando to Single-A Daytona.Diamondbacks: Loaned 1B Travis Lee to Triple-A Tucson. Signed P David Haverstick, 3B Keith Jones, P Jason Martines.Dodgers: Placed IF Juan Castro on the 15-day DL. Recalled IF Chad Fonville from Triple-A Albuquerque.Expos: Transferred P Rheal Cormier from the 15-day to the 60-day DL. Placed OF Vladimir Guerrero on the 15-day DL with a pulled right hamstring.

NEW YORK -- The Washington Capitals walked down the middle of East 39th Street yesterday, trying to save their dress shoes and sneakers from the piles of snow that covered the sidewalks of New York.There was no traffic following one of the biggest snowstorms here in 18 years. The city was quiet. No taxis, few buses. People walking, laughing and sliding down the middle of streets as if auditioning for a Currier and Ives print.Neither was there a game against the New York Rangers last night.

BASEBALL American League * AL -- Announced that Sandy Alomar, Cleveland Indians catcher, has dropped his appeal of a three-game suspension and is eligible to return Sunday.* MILWAUKEE BREWERS -- Announced the resignation of Jimmy Bank, traveling secretary.* NEW YORK YANKEES -- Signed Buck Showalter, manager, to a three-year contract extention.National League * ATLANTA BRAVES -- Placed Mike Bielecki, pitcher, on the day disabled list. Recalled Pete Smith, pitcher, from Richmond of the International League.