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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1974

Page

19

Riverside purse boosted to $114000 for Winston Western 500

Riverside International Raceway will open the professional racing season with the Winston Western 500, purse raised to 114000 from 103000. The 191-lap US NASCAR event attracts entrants like Petty Pearson Isaac Allison Yarborough, with Riverside hosting a companion race for up to 20000 spectators on January 19.

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Motor Sport Prepares Ninth Permatex 200 Event

The Permatex 200 limits to early model stock cars will run Saturday January 18 with a $20,000 purse and camping infield plots. Steve Evans reports 28 entries already, while eliminator finals spots remain for both sessions. Anticipation grows for over 450 entries in the Desert Classic and SCORE sanctioning changes in road racing.

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Little Leagues open to girls after 35 years

President Ford signed a bill altering the Little League federal charter to include girls and remove references to promoting manhood. Press secretary Ron Nessen announced the change after lawsuits challenged the boys only rule. The move ends 35-year restriction as lawsuits and a New Jersey Supreme Court ruling push participation for girls. The shift follows frequent wins by U S teams over Taiwan in the Life League World Series.

Vai Colo Ford Little League Ron Nelsen Nessen New Jersey Supreme Court Inc United States Taiwan

Toyota Kneissl ski team car debuts in freestyle shows

Toyota Motor Sales announces the Toyota Kneissl ski team featuring Penelope Street Donovan Phillips and Chris Thorne plus a specially designed Celica freestyle show car. The vehicle carries rally instruments thermo padded interior ski racks and a range of high tech aids. The partnership aims to boost sales among ski and sports enthusiasts through seven national shows and major freestyle events.

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Oscar Robertson says he misses Bucks and game after retirement

The Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson, now an NBA analyst for CBS TV, reflects on leaving basketball. He explains retirement is hard but necessary, and says he values staying connected to the sport by explaining plays rather than merely listing points.

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Sunset League to Hold Tryouts at Evans Park Riverside

Sunset League Incorporated, a professional baseball association, announced open tryouts for Jai 4:12 at Evans Parl Riverside. Tryouts begin daily at 10 a.m. for players who passed up or graduated from college and former professionals with no current affiliation. For more information contact Frosty Kennedy at 331-3434.

Sunset League. Incorporated Professional Baseball Association Jai Evans Parl Riverside Frosty Kennedy

Fishin Facts Read Like Fragments From A Diving Note

Fragmentary fishing notes mention anglers and gear with scattered numbers and phrases. The readable bits hint at cod and reef context, but details are unclear and no coherent event or outcome is evident.

Shreveport Football Shakeup and WFL Turmoil Explored

A fragmented recap references the World Football League’s Houston team moving to Shreveport and its coach suspension, quarterback retirement, and a 42-14 loss to Birmingham. It notes Shreveport receiver Rick Eber penalized for taping tacks to fingers and mentions Pat Summerall studying Herb Mulkey.

Steve Harvey Houston World Football League Shreveport Birmingham Rick Eber Philadelphia CBS Pat Summerall Redskins Herb Mulkey College Miami Fresno City College Walls WFL

Imperial wildlife and Southern California hunting deadlines

The notice outlines end dates for waterfowl seasons across California including Imperial Wildlife Management Area and Salton Sea areas. It notes special goose, brant, quail, chukar, rabbit and squirrel seasons with specific ending Sundays in January and January 19 for remaining general waterfowl. It also covers angling permits and exemptions, and local fishing guidance at Henshaw Lake with Tim Randolph noting good shoreline spots.

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