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~ e.., Knievel To Jump AI L.A. Cycle Show ~ t.J ~ t.J -J U >. u Eft' Knlevel In fIIehl. One of America's most spectacular showmen, Evel Knievel, wtll jump his American Eagle motorcycle for the first time since his almost disastrous accident at Lake Tahoe in october, 1968, at the Cycle World Show, April 24 through 27. Evel wtll jump two panel trucks and the entire line of American Eagle products; 11 models of motorcycles. The distance Is the equivalent of 15 automobiles. The fantastic feat will be performed once a day over the four days of the show. Thursday, April 24th, he w111 jump at 9 p.m., Friday, the 25th, he will jump at 9 p.m. again. On Saturday and Sunday, April 26 and 27, he will launch himself into the air at 3 p.m. Knlevel will perform just outside of the west concourse doors of the L,A, Sports Arena. His spec1al launch ramps will remain In position throughout the show. Special fenced oft areas w111 be opened just prior to his performances to accommodate spectators from within the Los Angeles Sports Arena. His jumps wtll not be visible from outside the Sports Arena and spectators must attend the show to witness his fabulous performances. Knievel is still planning to jump the Grand Canyon on a special jet-powered American Eagle-built machine when he 1s able to obtain full permission from the U,S, Dept. of the Interior. He will return to the Caesars' Palace Hotel in Las Vegas next New Year's Day to take another crack at the fountains. Paramount Pictures Is now shooting the story of Evel's llf.e. Oldtime movie actor Chill Wills Is playing his grandfather In the epic story of his colorful lite, to be called "Color Me Lucky." Riehl: lynn Wilson will be peeking through the spokes allhe ;Vesl German exhibit. Thaf s Sachs-appeal! 6th annual international cycle world motorcycle show in conjunction with the 9th international custom car show and dune buggies magazine 2nd annual off road vehicle show. los angeles sports arena april 24, 25, 26 & 2'7, 1969 German Cycles To Star In Show The most advanced German technology and precislort engineering will again be in evidence at the Ninth Annuallnternationa! Custom Car and Motorcycle Sbow opening Tbursday, April 24th at the Los Angeles Sports Arena. German trall bikes, road machines, and the world'S first production motorcycle, an 1894 Hildebrand& Wolfmueller machine, will be on display at the street level of the arena in the west foyer on the concourse. Exciting new machines from the Federal Republic of Germany include models from Maleo, Sachs, and ZundaPP; and there will be an official West German information booth at the exhibit for questions con c ern I n g cycling In Germany. see Over 400 of the World's Motorcycles and SCooters Plus Hundreds of Accessories and Special Equipment Including All 1969 Models, Road and Track Racers, Fabulous Customs, Oragslers & Record Holders. The largest, Most Complete Motorcycle Show in America. Don't Miss It! SEE YOUR DEALER