Mickey Thompson: Race tycoon with a trail of wrecks and comebacks
The article chronicles Mickey Thompson a multi millionaire drag racing entrepreneur and land speed record veteran known for surviving numerous crashes. From Oct 7 1959 to a recent six day ago freak accident he has faced severe injuries including paralysis a broken arm crushed ribs and a heat blistering flame incident while continuing to pursue racing and business endeavors.
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Mickey
Thompson
Hicks Named Coach of the Year for Long Beach City College
Joe Hicks, who led Long Beach City College to consecutive state baseball titles, is selected California junior college district coach of the year and will receive the Topps Chewing Gum Award at the NCAA Baseball Coaches Convention in Washington D C. Long Beach State gymnastics opens its season with a dual meet hosting Sacramento State tonight at 8.
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Long Beach City College
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Fassnacht Leads U.S. in 1000 as Texas duo shines
Hans Fassnacht of Cal tops the U S in the 1000 free with 1 46 4. Olympic champion Russell of Texas-Arlington leads the 200 yard individual medley in 1 58 0 and places second to Hall in the backstroke at 1 58 1.
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Cal
Russell
Union Texas
Arlington
Hall
Renault 16 Sedan Wagon on Display at Import Auto
The 1970 Renault 16 Sedan Wagon at Import Auto 1460 Long Beach Blvd leads its class with a four door design and rear seat position. It features a weighty front wheel drive system and 70 horsepower at 5200 r.p.m.
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Import Auto
Long Beach Blvd
Purdue Tabs DeMoss Santa Barbara Coach Retires
Cactus Jack Curtice, longtime imaginative and popular college football coach, announced his retirement as head coach at the University of California at Santa Barbara. The terse report notes his retirement followed years of influence in the sport.
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Cactus Jack Curtice
University of California At Santa Barbara
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