Outboard racer Bill Petty linked to astronaut pal Armstrong
Lake Havasu City Arizona based outboard racer Bill Petty, known for 27 wins in 31 races, recalls his boyhood model airplane days with Neil Armstrong. The feature notes racing’s modest pay, Petty’s 3000 dollar prize, and Armstrong’s quiet nature.
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Lake Havasu City
Ariz
NEA
Bill Petty
Neil Armstrong
Indiana
Arizona Desert
Petty
Robert P. McCulloch
Mike Quale
Wapakoneta
Ohio
NEA Notes flash: Maris peace at last in Florida
Roger Maris relaxed in St. Petersburg visiting the Cardinals, doing TV color for spring training and saying he enjoys peace and quiet away from baseball life. He runs a Gainesville beer distributorship, employs 26, and 12 trucks. The column weaves in Wooden, Namath, Namath-like image, and other sports anecdotes about college coaching, Canadian NHL players, and NBA referees.
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Roger Maris
St. Petersburg
Fla
St. Louis Cardinals
Maris
New York
Yankees
Long Island
Danny
Toots Shor
Gainesville
Gussie Busch
Cardinals
Rube Walker
Mets
Rube
Angling Report Mixed With Anchovy Watch Along Coast
Coastal sportfishing remains spotty with anchovy schools offering potential improvement. Port San Luis logged 37 salmon from 29 boats last week while anchovy closures extend to Zone I and a 12 mile offshore area up to Point Conception. Local anglers hope closures may extend north if salmon fishing worsens. pollution at Pismo Arroyo Grande outlets shuts down Pismo Oceano area. Surf fishing at Santa Barbara County park near Santa Maria River yields two pound perch. new plastic sand crab baits show promise. Margarita Lake and Nacimiento area report catfish crappie and bass activity with multiple limits noted.
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Pt. Sal
Guadalupe
Port San Luis
Point Conception
Monterey
DFG
State Fish and Game Commission
Conception
Pismo Oceano
Pismo
Arroyo Grande Creek
Santa Barbara County
Santa Maria River
Creme Lure Co
Margarita Lake
San Luis Obispo
Atascadero
Nacimiento
Dick Kelsey
Lake anglers report big crappie and strong bass catches
The piece notes crappie sizes up to seven pounds two ounces and frequent 20 to 40 fish creels with lures like jigs and eels, night catfishing at Nacimiento with live nightcrawlers, and frozen anchovies boosting catches. It also mentions Lopez Lake trout, river access cautions for fire risk, Kern River closure above Democrat Dam until May 2, and a large steelhead and Kamloops stocking effort across California and the Colorado River through fall.
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Nacimiento
Lopez Lake
Wittenburg
Lake Isabella
On April 14th vote for candidate Brooks Speight
Campaign note urges voters to re elect Councilman Brooks Speight, presenting him as the proven representative for the community. The message emphasizes his ability to advocate for residents and asks supporters to cast their ballots in the upcoming election.
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Brooks Speight
Develop a Personal Golf Swing Through Experimentation
The author argues against universal instruction and urges testing ideas to see what works individually. Try new methods on the practice range, discard ineffective ones, and avoid sticking to a rigid mold. If no improvement after a month, drop it, but stay open to experimentation.
Esposito brothers split paths in playoffs clash
Tony Esposito of the Chicago Black Hawks and Phil Esposito of the Boston Bruins loom as likely playoff opponents as the NHL season heads toward the post season. Tony credits his teammates for his 15 shutouts while Phil remains a top scorer as Bobby Orr dominates. The siblings insist on professional conduct, even when facing each other on ice.
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Winston Scarborough
Henry Flores
Smith Electric
San Luis Obispo
Flores
Smith
Scarboroug
Walton
New York
UPI
Niekro Brothers
Esposito Brothers
Tony Esposito
Chicago Black Hawks
Tony
Phil
Boston Bruins
Bobby Orr
Phil Niekro
Atlanta
Joe
Detroit
Chicago Cubs
San Diego Padres
Niekro
Classified Directory Subscriptions and Local Services List
A fragmented directory listing showing categories such as Rest Homes, Lodges and Clubs, Personal Services, Barber Shops, Tailoring, Dressmaking, Office Equipment sales or rental, Printing and Office Supplies, Bookkeeping and Steno services, Upholstery and Drapes, and Situation Wanted. The page presents classified headings without full entries.
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Cac
Taune
Shenat Personals
Beseescace
Steno
Geee
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Jim Elder
Philadelphia
Howard Darlington
Audubon Ballroom
Tkaczuk
Walt Tkaczuk
New York Rangers
Jean Ratelle
Taipei
Chang Chung-fa
Chen Ching-po
Wapak
Armstrong
Purdue
Atin
Neil
Bill
June
Lima
Korea
Koa
Rafota Owen Pe
Lompoc
NAUI
YMCA
NASDS
Wits
Agnes
Union Oil
Bankamericard
Chevrolet
Joe Namath
Upper East Side
Madison
Fifth Avenues
Ralph Simpson
Michigan State
Spencer Haywood
John Wooden
Lew Alcindor
UCLA
Lewis
Wooden
National Hockey League
Canada
States
NHL
NBA
Elvin Hayes
San Diego Rockets
Maravich
Ken Still
Mickey Mantle
Pete Maravich
Press Maravich
LSU
Press
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Namath
Rod & Gun
Ocean
California Gamloops Inc
U. S. Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife
California
Coleman National Fish Hatchery
Nimbus
American River
Kamloops
Colorado River
North Hst
P.O. Box
Lompoc Record
Mesa Missilier
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Lompoc Record Publications
Momfgrco
Mobile Homes & Trailers Hind Temey
Mane
Real Estate Exchange
Income Property
Trading Post
Garden Peace
Boats & Marine
Aero
V & Laurel
Stillman’s Cleaners
H St
Printing & Office
United Press International
W. Ly Pet
Cincinnati
Houston
San Fran
Los Ang
San Diego
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Montreal
San Francisco
Boston
Cleveland
Baltimore
Washington
Milwaukee
Oakland
Minnesota
Kansas City
Emerson
Brisbane
Australia
Roy Emerson
Andres Gimeno
Fred Stolle
Classified
T. Marion Heter
Thurs
Sat
Sun
Steno, Tel
Tax Service
Celia L. Furphy
East Chestnut
Skousen
Wayne G. Harris
North
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