Boat racers plan benefit for Wilson at regatta
Speedboat racers stage Red Wilson Regatta at Marine Stadium on Sunday December 23 to aid the critically injured Long Beach racer from Parker Dam. The all star event, co sponsored by the Southern California Speedboat Club and J C Agalanian, aims to cover medical expenses for Wilson and support his wife and children. Admission 2.00 for adults. under 12 free.
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Marine Stadium
Southern California Speedboat Club
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Ariz
Glendale Sanatorium
Gillette Smith
MGB Demonstration At Carmel Valley Draws Auto Elites
A 1963 British Motor Corp demo in Carmel Valley California showcased the new MGB along with the Austin 850 Austin Cooper and MG sedan. Seven top drivers including Stirling Moss Juan Manuel Fangio Denise McCluggage Innes Ireland Roger Ward and Pedro Rodriguez raced on a custom obstacle course while dealers and press rode the course. The event highlighted BMCs growing import market appeal and the cars praised for stability and agility.
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Long Beach
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England
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Juan Manuel Fangio
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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America
Innes Ireland
Scotland
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Roger Ward
Pedro “Rodriguez
Mexico
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Denise McCluggage
Jack Flaherty
Ronnie ‘Buchnun
San Carlos
Hollywood
Four speed transmissions gain sport status in autos and drag racing
The article notes four speed floor shifted transmissions as a prestige feature, tied to Plymouth and GM models like Corvair and Corvette. It cites Frank Walter of Plymouth and the trend's link to racing popularity, with GM leading installs in 1962. The piece also previews Lions Drag Strip and Ascot Park events, listing Ivo, Chrisman, Safford, Foster and a 70-driver field in stock car races.
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Ivo
Jack Chrisman
Ken Safford
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Gardena
Ascot Park
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Ascot
Courtesy and seamanship on the open water
A longtime plea for neighborly aid at sea contrasts with a coastal incident where a distressed boater was left adrift by another vessel. The Coast Guard eventually located him as weather stayed calm, but dangers loom if waves rise. The piece urges courtesy and Coast Guard responsibility, urging formal training and responsible seamanship. Also notes Oriana passengers receiving shore excursions with Pierpoint Landing aid and mussel bans due to red tide extending through December.
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Avalon
Long Beach Power Squadron
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Pierpoint Landing
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Kearsarge
Long Beach Harbor
Long Beach
New Zealand
Australia
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Mae McClintock
Bill Nott
Stony’s
State Department ‘of Health
Johnson Savala Olympic Picks Johnson Savala
Globe trotting California featherweight Don Johnson and Sacramento’s Trina Savala are tabbed as winners in tonight’s double main event at Olympic Auditorium. Johnson is a 2-1 favorite over Pulga Serrano in the first 10 rounder, while Savala holds 10-7 odds over Apelino Salinas in the bantamweight bout.
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Trina Savala
Olympic Auditorium
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Pulga Serrano
Tijuana Ihe
Savala
Apelino Salinas
Reynosa, Mex
Trojan Ben Wilson weighs options for Rams move
The 231 pound USC fullback Ben Wilson, nicknamed The Trojan, weighs whether to join the Rams or Chargers after Lakewood tourney. He notes money will drive the decision, as both teams draft him and offer substantial deals. Tee off times set for Lakewood and Sky-Link golf events.
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Wilson
New MGB roadster unveiled in Jamestown sale day
Ed Johnson of Hambra District and Lou Mirable Jamestown wholesale manager present the new MGB roadster delivered today. Bill Young notes high demand and strong suspension while Hob James invites buyers to Jamestown at 1350 Long Beach Blvd Long Beach to see, drive, and buy.
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Bill Young
Ed Johnson
Hambra Distric
Ulocs, Inc
Auton
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Aed
Hob James
Long Beach Blvd
Long Beach
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