Dixie Drag Racers Stir Up Lions Show in Dixie Style
Three professional drag racers from the South invade Garden Grove to perform a lively show at Lions Stadium. Emmett Rattlesnake Austin, Hubert Platt, and Houston Platt dazzle crowds with 800 horsepower stock cars and wheelstands. Sunday features a best of three match race with appearances by notable drivers and a preview of an upcoming flathead engine championship.
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Garden Grove
Hayden Proffitt
Jeb Stuart
Heart of Dixie
Southland
Emmett
Rattleshake Austin
Houston
Hubert Platt
Stuart
Rattlesnake
Houston Platt
Lions
Platt
Atlanta, Ga
Georgia
Mubert
Hubert
Austin
Phoenix City
Ale
Mountaineer
America
Tom McEwen
Long Beach
Detroit
Maynard Rupp
McEwen
Rupp
Pam
McQuagg and Lorenzen Pace Peach Blossom qualified field
Lorenzen and McQuagg led the Peach Blossom 100 pole pace at Rockingham with 115 mph plus averages. McQuagg claimed ninth starting spot at 115.814 mph, Lorenzen 10th at 115.569 mph, while Dieringer filled 11th at 114.246. Other qualifiers included Hylton Inman Langley Putney and Baker with varied makes and speeds.
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Rockingham
N. C
Sam
McQuage
Fred Lorenzen
Ford
McQuagg
Paul Goldsmith
North Carolina Motor, Speedway
Lorenzen
Darel Dieringer
Richard Petty
Dieringer
James Hylton
Inman
Dodge
J. T. Putney
Arden
Nic
Chevrolet
Elma Langley
Landover
Buddy Baker
Charlotte
Skiing Conditions Improve Across Southland Resorts
Reported snow conditions from operators show good skiing through the week with several resorts in Southland and nearby CALIFORNIA areas maintaining excellent powder. Notes mention Valley and Alpine Meadows reporting packed powder and high-quality runs, with Park City and ridges also praised for consistent conditions and daily updates.
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Southland
SuRrey
Haren Rose
WAI Saint Woreny Ord
California
Alta
Park City
Ulan
Ula
Out East
Bam
Toyota Land Cruiser 1966 updates boost visibility and comfort
The 1966 four wheel drive Land Cruiser from Japan gains 50 percent more visibility with larger rear corner windows and a new tailgate door for better passenger ventilation. A remote ventilator replaces the windshield unit, improved weatherstripping cuts cab noise, and a dome light aids rear passengers. The engine gets a slight compression boost to 7.7 to 1. Hal Keenum Imports and Cabe Bros. in Long Beach sell and service the line.
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Toyota
Japan
Riverside
U.S
Long Beach
Hal
Keenum Imports
Pacific Coast Highway
Cabe Bros
Long Beach Blvd
Surtees Ready to Race After Injury Recovery
Former world auto racing champion John Surtees arrived in Modena from the Bahamas to discuss the 1966 season with Ferrari. He reports full recovery from his September crash and hopes to compete in the Monte Carlo Grand Prix, the opening event of the Formula One world championship in May.
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Modenaaly
UPI
John Surtees
Canada
Bahamas
Ferrari
Surtees
Sixers Wilt named player of year in NBA poll
Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia 76ers tops The Sporting News NBA player poll for player of the year. All star selections include Terry West Oscar Robertson Jerry Lutus Rick Barry and Wilt. Reeb promoter Herman Taylor announces Luis Rodriguez vs Percy Manning April 11 in Philadelphia Arena.
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Wilt Chamberlain
Philadelphia 76Ers
National Basketball Assn
Sporting News
Terry West
Lakers
Oscar Robertson
Jerry Lutas
Cincinnati Royals
San Francisco Warrior
Rick Barry
Wilt
Reeb
Herman Taylor
Luis Rodriguez
Percy Manning
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Arena
Friday column submission to Bill Emery column
Public service item details a Friday column to Bill Emery of Independent Press Telegram with contact listing and event notes for upcoming stock car races and awards. Mentions venues Long Beach Venice, Panorama City, and session times, prize payouts, and event coordinators.
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Bill Emery
Independent, Press-Telegram
Pine Ave
Public
Ark
Open Play in L B Junior Tennis Sparks National Interest
Long Beach Junior Tennis hosts a national field with top players like Stephen Avoyer and Valerie Ziegenfuss among entrants. Matches span Boys 12 to Girls 18 divisions at Lakewood Country Club and Long Beach City College, with notable figures from San Diego, Los Angeles, and Denver competing for national titles and runner-up spots.
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Stephen Avoyer Ronal
Alot San Diego
Cecard
Long Beach
Bob Lutz
Hogan
San Diego
Dunnerup
da Lakewond Country
Gitte Valerie Ziegenfuss
Salt4
Randy Thomas
Impe
Diego
Rusch
Kris Ker
Peaches Bartkowicz
Hamtramck
Mich
Jake Warde
Denver
Tole
Contes
New York National Speedway Opens in March
Gilbert Kohn announced the March 20 opening of the $800,000 New York National Speedway on Center Moriches Long Island. The track will host Grand National type events for late model stock cars.
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New York
New York (P
Gilbert Kohn
New York National Speedway
Center Moriches
Long Island
High School Tennis Results and Doubles Match Ups
The report lists multiple high school tennis results and doubles pairings featuring players such as Rosario, Abel Rosario, and Hodni-rotthin. It notes various scores in singles and doubles across matches, with references to teams and partial placements, reflecting a busy day of local scholastic tennis action.
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Aerdan If
Barnica
cReurgeraonin
Sara Gsene
Ar Gres
Esata AB. Neal
Bel Rosaris Causant
de Rosario
Rossri
Abel Rosario
Hodni-rotthin
tvelz-Verleau
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Cour
Fontane’s
Brag
Tsa
Pratt
Ambassador Hotel
Los Angeles
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Shirley Tesples
Dominguez High
Wall
City of Commerce
SAN Jose
San Fernando Valley State College
Spartans
San Diego State
Long Beach State
Gary Ilman
Tony Trentini
Philadelphia Bulldogs
San Jose State
Stanford
UC Santa Barbara
US Davis
Sacramento State
Walker
Providence
Metropolitan Basketball Writers Assn
Tommy Bolt
Miami
Fred Hutchinson
Senta Maria Island
Florida
Jaguar Rolls Royce
van Nuys
Club Westy
Bronsteda
Farmere
Csdiliac
Lo Salle
Nannvat Bretura
Convawnity
Len
Ana Fern
Panoraran
Carney
Lykewood
Bal Arvo
Senna
Cydia
Long
Beach
Dedroit Rhaynard Rupp
Eri Bhatt Siena
Minion Tha Lameds
Coamptonario
Tor Flathead
Austin Sena
Seta
Toones
M. Bay
Ascot Park
Rael Haals
Maimanure
Oreass Canoly
Tuller
Hesbay Service
AMM Auditorim
Vermont
L.B
By Bob Martin
Driseaila
St. Anthony
Aio
Deve Bertan
Ar Gserge
Hardich
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Long Deach
Snedag
Abba Wise
Tin Hilitres
Counly
Alga
Fournamiol Sry
Gandan Peren
Alcatiee
Illian
JIM Gray Imports, Inc
Atlentic
Estat San
MEAT
Batae
Attention Sports Car
Hohing GlileMo
Michelin
Witk
Europe
Ricketts Motors
QQ Motors
Lakewood Blvd
Pana
Has Keenum
Laos
Mons Lia
Wita
Zanoki Dal Gioconde
Soprana Court
Anadata
Kansas Pacific
William Cody
South Pacific
Calvin Coolidge
Thara
Saarge Washington
Washington
Amories
Adamos
Thames Jaffarson
Comvrisht
Hal Keenum
E. Pacltis
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