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National champ tops field at Mount Dora power boat regatta
Richard Cooper the national champion in the 91 cubic inch hydro class won two heats and the overall in his class at Mount Dora. Steve Jones of North Miami finished second and Richard L. Moore of Clearwater third. Bud Wiget of Lakeland took first in the 150 cubic inch class with the D'Eath brothers of St. Petersburg second and third. Jack Wilcox of Miami won the 225 class and ski class, with Jack Sellers of St. Petersburg and Gene Bramblett of Miami close behind. Richard Cunningham of Celina Ohio led the 280 class with Charlie Dunn and Tom Sheehy of Miami following. Prize money totaled 1500 dollars.
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Richard Cooper
Mount Dora
Cooper
Steve Jones
North Miami
Ricard L. Moore
Clearwater
Bud Wiget
Lakeland
D’eath
Tom and
Roger
St. Petersburg
Miami
Jack Wilcox
Jack Sellers
Gene Bramblett
Frank Kossow
Ottawa, Ill
Hydros
Max Saylor
Miami Springs
Richard Cunningham
Celina
Ohio
Charlie Dunn
Tom Sheehy
Wilcox
Shattenkirk
Oak Ridge
N. J
Don Bass
Merritt Island