Crackerbox Capers Highlight Long Beach Meet
The Crackerbox class produced drama at Long Beach Marine Stadium with flips and rocks as Toy Box, driven by Bob Clune and managed by Hector Mecca, claimed the win in a stadium record 68.56 mph. Ed De Sauto finished second in Lemon Crate to keep his national lead. Jim Blount placed third in The Broker, while Orange Outang and Sparkler also faced rough luck. Super Chargers saw Ed Johnson set a stadium mark in early heats before a crash ended his race. Don St. John finished second after engine issues.
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Long Beach Marine Stadium
Toy Box
Dick Gustaveson
Covina
Bob Clune
Long Beach
Hector Mecca
Art Field
Gardena
Ed de Sauto
Phil Shipley
Canoga Park
Jim Blount
Howard Smith
Seal Beach
Field
Orang Outang
Ed Johnson
Newport Beach
Don St. John
Inglewood
al Grundstrom
Orange
Johnson
Susan Whitaker
Phillips 66
Liz Foss
Santa Barbara
Rich Hain
Anaheim
Flip Carr
Sea Festival Aquatics Meet Attracts Crowds And Fun
A sunny 90 degree day drew 690 youths aged five to seventeen from Santa Barbara to Fresno for the Sea Festival Aquatics Meet. The event featured novelty races like husband-wife and mother-son relays, staged for spectators rather than AAU sanction and a sense of a seaside carnival atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Barbara
Fresno
Laver and King win Masters Tennis titles in Binghamton
Rod Laver of Australia defeats Pancho Gonzales 6-1 6-2 to win the men's singles at the Highland Racquet Club Masters Tournament in Binghamton. Billie Jean King of Long Beach beats Ann Hayden Jones 10-8 3-6 6-4 in women’s singles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
N.Y
Rod Laver
Australia
Billie Jean King
Long Beach
Highland Racquet & Riding Club
Laver
Pancho Gonzales
Aquatics Meet Results For Boys And Girls With Various Relays
A detailed listing of aquatics results across multiple ages and events. Readouts include 300 yard run swim relay winners for boys 13 and up and 11 to 12 divisions, 400 yard AAU and novice events, and numerous relay teams from Phillips 66 El Monte Huntington Beach Los Altos YMCA and other clubs. Names and affiliations feature many individuals and teams with event placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wit Bevis
Paul Is
Cot Miller
Aller
Roger Til Tilley
Howe
Kim Ma
Wancy Ket
Ye Wachess Millsokoren Griffin
Yast
Molly Bavis Crane Smith
Monies Buvick
la Iene Gusco
Sandy Nitta
Dannator
Monica Renno
Reanos Konuvick
Vicin
Ramona Renno
Richard Ren
Nie
Miriam He
Huntington
Emilie
Lakewood
Wanrtha Howe
Kathy Keave
Margaret Kemp
Crystal
Phillips
Leroy Mike
Paitiies
Sen Aike
Anne Marchione
Mark
Valiey
Mary Kazmer
Ken
St. Joseph the Worker
Normavick
Monica
Santa Barbara Rec
Clyde Padilla
Pity
Anaheim
Bri
Don Gambril
Kim
Parker Kemp
Kelly
Philips
Neil McIntyre
Ross
Anchen ST
Bill Furnise
Bruce
Hawk Beulos MG
Pn Valley
Pn Valley’ 7 Ge Clap) TR On Art*agrer Venie 00. Vards
Tom
Aquat Club
Phillips 66
Torgeards
Ips
Randy Kalbus
Craig Hardy
Unat
Mace Balin Ta Kara
Cher Duke Keates
Itty Pales
Ces Ahuntington Rus Erie
Jorbera Im Asa
Sone Provannik
Phillipe
Tom Powell
Phillp Martinecat
Paren
Katy
Maureen Paterson
el Monte Aqualies
Gretchen Albaugh
Susan Albaugh
Tvar Sav Pee
Mark Jourer
Mike Kelly
Kerry Kemp
Hun- Beach
Bret Nitzkowski
Jim Kobus
Creg Vessey
Los Altos Ymca
Jody J
Kevin Anderson
Keith
Christy Padate
Padilla
Meint Tyre
Timerron
Scott Gordini
Poilliog
Sam Franklin
Ris
Alan
Uina Nik
I Club
Mary Beth
Veronica Baker
Rick Hendr
Armence
Kelly Roberts
Mesa Se
David Risse
Peter Eren
Eren Ybuvick
Santa Fe
Cathy Cathcart
Lake Ss
Bradd Carr
Mark Howe
Russell Riddell
Fresno SC
Lorie Schweitzer
Mesa Verde
Erinushman
Seal Beach SC
Erica Kieinhans
Andrew Taylor
Jamie Little
el Monte Aquatics
Lovie Belarano
Commerce
Cris
Gigi
Kathy Howe
Phil Nee Debrann
Tant Wormat
Mike Nay
Mark Maurer
Ere
Los Altos Y K
Kim Predisik Sopet Beoch Mik Mee ci Chise
Susan Whitaker
Kim 1
Hho Toy
Bruce Furpiss Ff
Brad Aa" Wiliarms
New Avice
Morl Predisik
Ellen Willliams
Verde Benen
Anna Guthrie
Mark Freveere
Altos Yaaca
Ron Hom Ree
Ken Kammer
St Toseon
Wer
Mary Hammond
Lak AC
Kathy Loustalot
Santa Barbara
Karen Williams
Phillies
Bovs
Frank Gordin
Anaheim ST
Paul Johnston
Donald
Esa
Caton
Rot Bey Kemp
Steel Captures Sailing Title in National One-Design
Bill Steel of Leland Michigan won the National One-Design Class championship at the California International Sea Festival regatta in Long Beach Harbor. He placed two firsts and three seconds for a 76 63 point tally as 25 skippers raced boats over 30 years old under perfect weather across three days hosted by Alamitos Bay Yacht Club.
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Bill Steel
Leland
Mich
Long Beach Harbor
Alamitos Bay
Long Beach Pony Falls In Regional Finals Second Game
Craig Heiserman starred for Long Beach with two hits and three runs in the opener as Long Beach edged Arcadia 3 2 at Hollenbeck Park Covina. In game two Arcadia pulled away as Jim McGuffin delivered a three run homer in a 8 4 Arcadia win ending Long Beach hopes.
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Craig Heiserman
Arcadia
Mark Douglas
Long Beach
Hollenbeck Park
Covina
Heiserman
Jim McGuffin
Marcheal Leads Long Beach Past Baldwin Park 5-1 in Regional Final
Scott Marcheal struck out 12, drove in three, and powered Long Beach to a 5-1 win over Baldwin Park in Blair Field regional finals. He added two RBIs with a fifth inning double. Craig Lee contributed two runs with a first inning hit and a sixth inning sac fly. Long Beach faces undefeated Granada Hills tonight at 7:15 with a possible final game Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Marcheal
Long Beach
Baldwin Park
Blair Field
Granada Hills
Marcheal
Colt
Craig Lee
Swimmer Reflects On A First Half Of Race
The quote describes a swimmer noting the early portion of a race felt easy while swimming with a partner or pack, hinting at pacing and later challenges as the competition intensified.
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Tae
Angels
Orioles
Independent, Press-Telegram
Lone Beach
Fresetel Nah Pris Dep
Tadependert
Donnell Culpepper
Tom Patterson
Bruce Craig
Craig
Phatty Knudsen
Provo
Cap
Mesa
Avenger Seven
Jim Gibson
Bayshore Drive
Billie Jean
Rod Masters
Naples Island
Rick Hendricks
Wilson High
Kurt Krumpholz
Hendricks
Rick
Long Beach Aquatics Club
Steel
Pete Soree
Ale Faite
Fe Sadi, Fons
Tom Frees
Leland Race Belisle
Yoid
Rod Ouliby
Long Beach Pony
Ind McGuffin
Lewicki
Motz
Long Beach Doug
Duncan
Hoskins
Issell
Brown
Osenbach
mcGuttin
Motz Oy
Dun
Chapman
Verdugo
McCrystal
Ortez
Marveal
Waldroff
PSA
San Francisco
Oakland
San Diego
Sacramento
Airlines
Wether
Eeusy
Firestone
America
Teboloes
Costa Mesa
Newport Blvd
Fullerton
S. Raymond
Aia Ece Ile
W. Chapman Ave
Redondo Bch
Hawthorne
Artesia
Constructéim
Yaad
Firestone Transport
Greyweed Ave
S. Pec
Huy
San Pedro
Cherry Ave
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