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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1976
Page
24
Fragmentary text references leg results and quarter finals with names and places garbled. The readable bits mention Bolton and leg details but lack clear context or outcomes.
Steve Scully, a St John Rosen graduate and wide receiver for Long Beach City College, emphasizes blocking as a key asset. He notes his 13.5 yard per catch average and team leading TDs, while adapting to a Veer offense under coach Marty Shaughnessy. He values out-thinking defenders and plans a late-season surge starting with the Orange Coast College game at Veterans Stadium.
Night Harness Racing promotes a contest titled Losers Week at Holywecrd Park from September 27 to October 2 1976 offering free tickets and prizes including a two bedroom home or cash. Dick Whittington of KFT Radio hosts a talent search to find the biggest loser with entrants over 18. last place picks win grandstand passes and other prizes.
Fullerton College remains the top junior college football team with a 3-9 record after a 33-7 victory over E Camino. The Hornets lead the 4.C. Grid Wire and JCAB Top M polls and the statewide JC Football Poll, while Golden West visits in a top ranked clash at Anaheim Stadium. Rustlers sit varied in rankings after a bye.
The Fish and Game Commission, Wildlife Conference Board, and other bodies meet in Sacramento and regional sites to discuss hunting and fishing regulations. Key items include waterfowl seasons in northern California, open waterfowl in the northeast, bear and pigeon seasons, chukar in the southwest, and a citizen row advisory committee session in Ola.
A vintage ad promotes Wynn's Engine Tune-Up as a quick fix for sluggish, coughing engines. It claims the treatment restores performance in 10 minutes and dissolves harmful deposits, reducing engine torture on the highway.
The fastest boats and drivers in ten drag boat classes enter Sundays Grand Prix at Long Beach Marine Stadium. Eight entries per class, twelve in blown fuel and blown alcohol hydros. Karl Bachant favored in top fuel Golden Thing with Brendella hull and 428 Chrysler, while Bob Margao may challenge. Jim Van Dyke in War Eagle seen as a top blown alcohol contender. the Eagle co owned by Larry Onstolt and Jim Hurley. Two races remain on the NDBA calendar, October 16-17 at Lake Ming and November 20-21 at Firebird Lake Phoenix, with racing starting at noon.
Mono County led Southern California in opening weekend deer harvest with 492 validated tags over Saturday and Sunday, about 20 percent above last year. East Walker River areas saw higher pressure while Inyo and Riverside regions reported mixed results and fog and rain hindered activity.
This week sample lists catchable rainbow trout plants by the Department of Game and Fish hatcheries. Palmoe Lake Viemet and Canyon areas are noted with streams and dates for stocking, including Riverside and nearby waters.
An irregular report details Belmont Pier anglers, gear, and pier conditions. Mentions weather delays, crabbing, and local shore activity with scattered place names and dates.
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