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TfJnner TfJ/(es 372nd Win By Carol Sims Photos by Dennis Greene GARDENA, Cal., April 25 - Proving that his victory at the Ascot half- mlle a week ago was definitely no fluke, the Flying Flea once more winged to impressive victory In the l5-lap final, this lime over a dry, dusty Ascot track - the exact oPposite of last week's. Maneuvering Shell Thuet's 500cc Royal Enfield with stylish verve, Tanner went wire-to-wire In his heat race, then took over the MaIn Event lead from Lloyd Houchins (50Occ BSA) on the third circult, proceeding on to the 372nd win of his fantastic career. Houchins dido't give in without a battle though, and fought back sirongly for many laps. Meanwhile, Geezer Emick(50Occ BSA) methodically worked 1lis way up from fifth to third ahead of the surprise rider of the evening - TI specIalist Dallas Baker on a 40-lnch BSA. More than a few eyebrows went up when Dallas won his heat race, and he followed up with a most commendable ride to fourth place in the Main. But runnerup spot wasn't settled until late in the race. Emick put his higbflying style to good use, finai1y nailing Houchins for second on the 14th laP. Sammy 'Twice In a row' Tamer does It acaln! ' Terry (43) Donaher and Don (lly) Castro lead as Dave Aldana, hidden behind them tries to squeeze throuch . And next week Geezer will be trying out the Danny Maclas 40- inch Triumph, which should certainly provide an exciting combination of man and machine. Tim Harris (650cc BSA) wound up fifth ahead of 40-lnch Trlumph- mounted Gene Romero, Eddie WIrth (65Occ BSA) and Nell Keen, making his first Ascot appearance of the season aboard a 650cc Triumph. Both Ron Kruseman (75Occ Norton) and Paul Conserriere (H- D) dropped out with mechanical woes. Amateur Aldana Wins Dash! First amateur In a lone time to win tile Trophy Dash, Da.. Aldana, cets his reward from Nancy Post. Fans were startled, to say the least, when the Tropby Dash lineup was announced. Not one, but TWO Amateur class ,riders had made the glory ride In their fourth professional outing on big bikes point leader Dave Aldana and runnerup Don Castro. And at the conclusion of the 3-laPper, winner Aldana (65Occ BSA) received a rousing ovation for having turned back second place Tim Harris, quickest time trialer Dan Haaby (H-D) and Castro (650cc Triumph). The yellow-plate Main Eventproved to be yet another upset. Everyone expected a ding-dong fight between Aldana and Castro, but it was not to be. Castro dropped out and Aldana, second to Terry Donaher (50Occ Velocette) In their heat race, found himself In the same position throughout the 10-lap Amateur feature. In tact, Donaher had built up a sixlength lead by the third time around, never to be challenged again. The Triumphs of Ron Spillman and Don Dudek finished 3-4 ahead of Harleymounted Randy Smith. Emde Stretches Point Lead Another nag-to-fiag win went to NovIce point leader Don Emde (SUZuki), as be rode beautifully to wind UP well ahead of Freddie Edwards (Yamaha) after eight rapid laps. Most of the action was supplied by the men who struggled for third, fourth and fifth - Dave Lenar (Suzuki), John Hateley (Suzuki) and Dennis Palmgren (Yamaha). So, If excitement's what you're after, you'll find plenty of It this Friday night at Ascot. The J.C. Agajanian-promoted shows are getting better each week, and the crowds are receiving them enthusiastically. l5-LAP ExPERT MAIN EVENT Sammy Tanner R-E Geezer Emick BSA Lloyd HouchIns BSA Dallas Baker" BSA Tim Har.~ BSA Gene Romero Trl Eddie Wlrtb BSA Nell Keen Trl Ron Kruseman Nor * Paul Conserriere H- D* Time: 6:02.41 *DId Not Finish 10-LAP AMATEUR MAIN EVENT Terry Donaher Vel Dave Aldana BSA Ron Spillman Trl Don Dudek Trl Randy Smith H-D Bob Fulton R-E* Don Castro Trl* Stan Hill BSA Dude Criswell Presents Authentic [uropefJn MotorcycleEvery Fri. Night Every Sat. Night 8:30 p.m. Saugu s Speedway 8:30 p.m. Whiteman Stadium 22340 Solodad Canyon Rd. 13020 Pierce St. Poco;ma Saugus San Dieco Freeway Admission $2.50 Children under 12 free * Time: 4: 04.30 *Did Not Finish 8-LAP NOV. MAIN EVENT Don Emde Suz Freddie Edwards Yam Dave Lenar Suz John Hateley Suz Yam Dennis Palmgrean Guy Smith Suz Rick Holly Hon Tom La Fortune ~ Ned Blockinger H-D Phil Hinkle Suz* Time: 3:21.48 *Did Not Finish 3-LAP TROPHY DASH Dave Aldana BSA Tim Harris BSA Dan Haaby H-D Trl Don Castro Free Parking