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International Report ••• Despite the persistent rumors, John Banks is not yet ready to leave BSA. England's 500 world motocross title hopeful had expressed disappointment in the four-stroke's performance and said some pleasant things about CZ, but after taking third overall at the East German Grand Prix June 27 it looks as if Banks and Beeza are going to stick it oUL ...Bengt Aberg and Ake Jonsson fought furiously -at both the Russian GP and then the East German round, with Aberg finally pulling out his first title championship win of the season in the latter. Point leader Adolf Weil and runner-up Roger deCoster both broke in that one....MV has built a new 350, thanks to the ever-increasing success of the Yamahas. It's got four cylinders and 65 horses. In the meantime, Phil Read took his third straight 250 win at the Dutch IT June 26, looking much like the next world champion. Read led Giacomo Agostini in the first few laps of the 350 before Ago blasted him. Ago and MV also won the 500 IT, natch.... Rolling Stone's supercrooner Mick Jagger just got himself his first scooter, a BSA Bantam....Three times world champion Ivan Mauger retained his British speedway crown with room to spare....Suzuki scored a boffo 1-2-3 sweep at the Dutch Grand Prix with Olle Petterssen takinR the win. Joel Robert placed second, being troubled by that bothersome back. Urban, Rush DOIninate SInal1 CMC Contingent By David Swift Photos by Dennis Swift POMONA, CAL., July 4, 1971 - A mere 125 riders signed up today, .a fraction of the usual CMC contingent. Even official Kelvin Franks found of the day belonged to Steve Wright, a > 100 Junior. Wright powered his Hodaka :i to an early lead each moto and .., accumulated much yardage before settling back for the final laps. Very ~ w Z smooth. Brian Lend! won the final two motos w ..J of the 500 Everybody, losing the first to U > his pal Cliff Bean, an Intermediate. ,u Expert Lend! and Bean would race hard until they tired, then motor the final Billy Urban shows the hot stuff to Rick Burkev. who isn't paying much attention at this moment. • himself ticking off laps because the regular score-keepers had taken a vacation. Bill Urban wandered around, wondering who he was going to race. Dave Davis was the only other 125 Jim Hoover (9271 wrestles around a corner while staving off Gary Whitehead's charge. Expert to sign up and he retired after the first moto. Since Billy was running in a pack of Intermediates, Stu Peters laps patting each other on the back and stepped on his tail at the start, giving stuff like that. him some catching-up practice. As it Bob Rush, Intermediate Gary turned out Urban gave a few hustling Whitehead, and CZ ace Jim Hoover Int 's impromptu lessons on "braking clattered for the lead of the 250 deep into the corner" and "unicycling combined all day. Hoover kept his lead up hills when other people can't even nailed shut in the first race until he find traction". Bruce Wygal was the top turned a corner quick enough to break 125 Intermediate but Rick Burkey got off his shift lever. Whitehead got around some special attention from Urban in him, but Rush ran out of time. Rush, a the last round, defmitely getting his 17 -year-old Oregonian, made a splendid money's worth. showing the next two races, however, to Besides Urban, the most decisive win take the top Expert spot. (Results on page 28) FIREWO-RKS ACCENT DEADMAN'S FOURTH By Dave Brown Pho to by Elmer Palmer APPLE VALLEY, July 4, 1971 Deadman's Point had a light turnout today with many people enjoying their three day weekend with other forms of recreation. The 131 riders that came received plenry of riding in the warm desert sun. It was one of the first hot days this year but the light wind kept it comfortable. One thoughtful soul brough t along his fireworks assortment and Saturday night he gave everyone a display, including skyrockets, Roman Candles and all the goodies one may no longer buy. Sunday started with a bang (no pun intended), with two riders hurt in practice. Ed Hartman received a broken leg for his efforts. The 100-125 Intermediate-Senior class had some great racing. R. Boten took his Yamaha to the 100 Senior win, but he got some competition from Jerry . Ragsdale on his Suzuki. While Jerry was heading for second in the 100 Intermediates, he managed to win the third moto overall, beating the 125 Seniors. Jim Harwood captured the 100 Senior class on his Hodaka. That's a good start for Jim on the second "6 month series" as he had garnered second place overall in the first series, losing to Rex Staten by only 57 poin ts. The 125 Intermediate win again went to local ace Jim Travis aboard his Yamaha, with three firsts. Penton-mounted Mike Garrett captured the 125 Senior class, as he managed to stay in front'of second pla-ce Glen Ferris f - on his Yamaha. The 250-500 Intermediate Senior go saw some fast action with Chuck Wayner taking his Husky to the 250 Intermediate win. The 500 Intermediate class wen t to Jim Robinson on his big Maico. Ken Bowser riding out of Yamaha of Fontana managed to win out over Rex Staten when Rex unloaded hard in the third moto. This was Ken's first ride in the 250 Senior class, so it was a good job aboard his CZ. After the races, the trophies from the previous race were passed out in the hall in the Western ViIl;rge which is a permanent part of Deadman's Point. A new band was present for entertainment and anyone who didn't stick around missed a good time. THANKS FROM HBCP As the bikes roar across the finish line at the last IT race, Sunday, July 11, the checkered flag will drop on Huntington Beach Cycle Park. The lease is up and the land has been sold. To the city of Huntington Beach, thank you for your confidence in us and our sport. We sincerely appreciate the many people who have helped us through their efforts and support over the years. A very special 'thank you' to all the riders we have been able to serve. There are lots of good memories and hours of bench racing at Huntington. HBCP has brought US many good friends, lots of good times, and the best in racing....and that is what we call success. DONALD AND HOPE ENGLAND .... " i6' Q.