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Hall: OpOllte lock at full c'J.
A
secoad-placer's
view of lIert.
Look s like It mu st be
a photo f1alan.
A slehtthat will be I'eally missed by those
that love racine.
Carls Draayer bench raclae with H-D rep.,
Ray We..er.
Markel-ยท tile h.d luck competitor.
Nlmn drives hard lato the turns but he was no match for number 18, 1Ier! La_III.
A starte.. mistake kept Fred Nil and Bart Markel out of contention at San Jo se.
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Miller Stars
At Sa""'ebaci
Story & Photos by G,L. Barton
ORANGE, CAL" July 27, 1969 - When
Sammy MWer came to Callforn1a last
year he easily won the SCTA, Cycle
World sponsored trials, but local riders
were able to put In a very good showing.
This year, however, Sammy and Vic
Boocock, Northern CalUorn1a Trials
Champion, completely ran away with the
Saddleback Park Event.
There were 12 Sections of va.ry1ng
degrees of dl.ff1culty and each was ridden
6 times. Sammy drogped a mere 28
points. Vic, who spent nearly a month
competing In England this year including
the Scottish Six Dll.ys, proved his mettle
with a loss of only 39 marks.
The SCTA's President, Bob Grove,
was tops among the locals with a 99
point deficit, next was John Walters and
Bob Nickelson. John and Bob each
dropped 115, but Walters 31 cleans
edged Bob's 25 zero scores.
The previous day had been used for a
school for Master and Expert riders
with Sammy giving tips on machine preparation and then laying out some demonstration sections to ride. As the local
boys attempted the sections, Sammy
pointed out the proper line and gave advice to ald the riders style. Over 4 hours
of instructions were Involved and undoubtedly much was learned.
The Sunday trials had been timed to
Master and Expert riders only, with 27
entrants showing. This facWtatedafaster, mo:-e smoothly run event, and the
spectators were able to enjoy watching
the riders challenge more than one
section.
Sunday evening Sammy was guest of
honor at a TrophY Presentation and
DInner at Saddleback Inn. Sammy enjoyed his visit very much this year and
hopes that he w1ll be able to return next
year. PerhaPs with another full year
SCTA riders w1ll be able to make a
better showing.
(Results on page 20)
Bul Wraneler Jack W.d delicately picks a hlehway out of the rubble.
