Parsons Tops Field I at Gardena Tonight
Johnnie Parsons leads a star-studded 28 drivers and 32 cars for tonight's 100-lap midget race at Gardena Stadium with 6:30 qualifying and 8:00 trophy dash. Final metropolitan appearance before Memorial Day Classic features Front-runners like Templeman Tojan Crawford Oakes Edmunds and rookies Unser Bisch Baldwin as J C Agajanian posts a $2000 purse for the nine-event program on the new one-third dirt oval.
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Route Open to Ski Areas Reports Incorrect
Snow Summit president Joe McKernie said all routes into San Bernardino Mountain ski areas are open via Cajon Pass to Highway 18 through Big Bear. The Rim of the World and City Creek Highways will be closed several days by slides, adding about 20 minutes to the trip. Powder snow blankets the areas with three to eight feet of fresh coverage.
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Wrestling at Fairgrounds is Cancelled Until June
Professional wrestling at the Orange County Fairgrounds has been discontinued until after June 2. Promoter George Colouris announced on Friday that the agricultural exhibits building used as an arena for Tuesday night matches is being returned to the fair directors to be prepared for the annual spring show.
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Orange County Fairgrounds
George Colouris
Greenhorn Enduro entries open for California route ride
The Greenhorn Enduro opens entries this week for a two day southern California motorcycle and car endurance event. The route runs from Los Alamitos to Mojave Desert checkpoints, with entrants urged to drive smoothly maintain speed and keep cars in top shape. Spectators welcome as riders navigate rugged terrain with secret checks.
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Hot Rod Racing Opens 1958 Season at Los Angeles Speedway
The 1958 NASCAR hot rod season starts tonight at Los Angeles Speedway with 7 p.m. time trials followed by a trophy dash four heat races a semi main and a main event. Rex Schenely of Lakewood won last year’s trophy and Inglewood’s Johnny Potter, NASCAR’s 1958 hot rod champion, leads a strong field expected to break track records.
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Rex Schenely
Lakewood
Inglewood
Johnny Potter
Jaguar XK-150 roadster to debut at New York show
The Jaguar XK-150 roadster debuts at the International Motor Show in New York on Saturday. It features roll up windows, revised windshield, four wheel disc brakes, and a 210 hp 3.4 litre six with optional automatic transmission. A higher powered XK-150S aims to reestablish Jaguar in stock racing against Mercedes and coachbuilt rivals.
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New York
Easter Sail and Drag Races Highlight Boating Weekend
The Easter Regatta at Balboa YC on Newport Bay and the Marine Stadium drag race headline a busy boating Sunday. About 1175 boats are expected, with action across 50 to 55 mph brackets. Notable entrants include Rudy Ramos Phitt and the new ski boats Double Trouble and E-Gad, while weather could affect the 225+ boat turnout.
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Bob Patterson
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