Mickey Thompson’s 40-year life of speed and risk under medical glare
Mickey Thompson, a 40 year old drag racing icon with 485 records, recounts a career marked by surgery and near death. From exhaust fumes at Bonneville to a Lake Mead crash and a Mammoth Lake snowmobile accident, his body bears the scars of a lifelong chase for speed. He remains active as an entrepreneur in Long Beach and a fixture in American speed stables, bouncing in and out of retirement.
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Hicks Selected Coach of the Year
Joe Hicks, who led Long Beach City College Vikings to two state baseball titles, is named California district junior college coach of the year. He will receive the Topps Chewing Gum Award Saturday at the NCAA Baseball Coaches Convention in Washington, D.C.
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Fassnacht Leads U S in 1 000 Free and More
Swimming World Magazine's weekly best performances feature Fassnacht and Von Schilling as top in 1000 yard free and 20 yard freestyle. Spitz Hall Barbiere dominate sprints with Spitz clocking 21.7 in 50 free and Hall 1 87.7 in 200 back.
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Imported Reman 16 Se dan Wagon on Display at Import Auto
The 1970 Reman 16 Se dan Wagon shown at Import Auto on Long Beach Blvd offers a versatile five door design. It features a front mounted lightweight aluminum engine, front wheel drive, 70 horsepower, independent suspension, and 42 cubic feet of cargo space with a flexible rear seating arrangement.
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Riverside racer Anita Li den aims for Grand National debut
Anita Li den a 28 year old Swedish racer now based in Riverside aims to qualify for the Riverside Motor Trend 500. If sponsored she could become the first woman in a major Grand National stock car race while facing NASCAR rules barring females from the garage. She holds a Swedish racing license and plans to move from formula cars to full size machines, noting she has little American freeway experience.
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FSU President disciplines Duke Durham for 12 month ban
In Tallahassee Florida NCAA scrutiny nears as Florida State University president Stanley Marshall suspends head coach Hugh Durham for 12 months. Durham may not recruit players or engage in outside activities including speaking engagements radio TV programs and summer clinics for one year.
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Local Ad Rates and Oddities At Community Rally
Saturday features a broadside listing ad space rates fanning across inches with varied prices. The notice notes a rally and talent acts including a few named participants and a family friendly program for all ages.
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