Mulford Trophy lost
The John W. Mulford trophy, awarded annually to the "power boat man
of the year," has disappeared and can not be located. The sterling silver
bowl was given to APBA by the National Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers
and was first awarded to Jack Regas in 1957. Hugh Entrop received it for
1958. During the winter of 1959, he apparently returned the trophy to National
Headquarters so it could be taken to the New York Council meeting in January
1960 to be presented to Wm. Edgar John.
Unfortunately the trophy was not taken to New York in time for the
meeting and John received only the small take-home replica which is shown
in a picture in the February 1960 Propeller.
It was apparently arranged that the trophy would be picked up in Detroit
and be carried to New York by some individual. This was done so far as
can be determined, but the name of the person was not recorded or where
the trophy
was delivered. The original trophy has not been seen since. The 1960
recipient, Jimmy Jost, also received only the small replica. There was
no award in 1961.
If any person has knowledge of the whereabouts of this outstanding
trophy which will help locate it, the Trophy Committee and National Headquarters
will appreciate hearing from him.
Writers Award To Be Continued For 1963
President C. D. Strang announced that the APBA Writers Award will be
presented again in 1963 to the author of the best newspaper or magazine
article on power boat racing or the activities of the Association.
Recognition of the author who contributes to the good of the sport
was first made by APBA in 1961. The handsome bronze plaque and cash award
was won by Richard B. Kirkpatrick of Popular Mechanics magazine for his
article on predicted log contests for cruisers.
The 1962 award went to Eileen Crimmin of Seattle, Wash., for her article
on the activities and attitudes of drivers in the pits, away from the race
course and the public. Entitled "Motor Boat Racing's Royal Court -The
Pits," it appeared in the February 1962 issue of Motor' Boating and
related the disappointments, joys, fellowships and general goings-on of
power boat racing's royalty, the drivers.
The 1963 award will be presented at the Association's 60th annual meeting
in November at Cincinnati, Ohio. It will consist of an engraved bronze
plaque and $150 in cash.
A trophy is also presented to the person who submits the winning article.
Anyone, including the author, may send an article in to National Headquarters
for consideration. The articles submitted are judged by a panel of professors
of journalism.
IN MEMORIAM
After a long siege in Glendale, Calif., Hospital, Guy (Red) Wilson,
well-known inboard driver, died on Feb.18 following injuries received when
his E Racing Run- about flipped during a kilo run at Parker, Ariz., on
Nov. 24. Red, a resident of Los Alamitos, had been unconscious during most
of his three months' confinement. .
He had raced boats for many years, was 1960 national high point winner
for his class, and held the class kilo record of 91.311 mph from Nov. 25,
1960, until the day of his accident when it was upped by Wes Knudsen at
the same regatta.
He is survived by his wife, Ruthelyn, and nine children and stepchildren.
National and regional officials and members extend deep sympathy to
his family.
News of Affiliated Clubs
B & T Power Boat Assn.
The B. & T. Power Boat Association of Buffalo held its annual banquet
on Feb. 9 at the Buffalo Launch Club. It is an affair which acclaims and
honors its boatmen who made outstanding records the previous season, and
installs its new officers with an eye toward the forthcoming season. The
event drew the largest attendance on record.
New officers installed were Commodore Ralph Barker; Vice-Commodore
Gordon Reed; Fleet Captain Howard Davis; Secretary Donald Less; Treasurer
Alfred Boyd; and Sergeant-at-Arms Dennis Ahern.
Among the special awards made were the achievement award for 100 mph
average during kilo trials at Norristown, Pa. in November 1962 to Jack
Wohlfehrt with his Miss Twin City 280 hydro.
Ed (Pop) Schroeder was awarded the Red Oldfield trophy for his past
record of service to boatmen and the promotion of racing.
Tim Moriarty was presented the Boo Boo Trophy. He became so engrossed
with helping a buddy ready his boat for a race that he failed to get his
own runabout to the pits in time to check it out, and this cost him a chance
to compete.
Herb Gielow was presented with a watch in appreciation of his faithful
and devoted service as Commodore of the B. & T. for the past three
years.
Charles Shedd, Club secretary in past years, was honored for his service
and presented a plaque.
Ed Trayford Jr., 280 driver, received a certificate for the fine performance
in becoming high point winner for Region 2.
Also lauded and presented with gifts for the generous donation of their
equipment on regatta days (such as cranes, amphibious "duck," diving equipment,
trucks, etc.) were Gordon Reed, Clarence Hackett, Melvin Rupp and Dick
Voit.
Jim O'Connor, local hydro driver who piloted Don McDonald's Colorflame
of Toronto, Ont., to a win at the Miami Orange Bowl, was commended for
his fine performance. Gordy Reed was another local driver who competed
at this Regatta.
The B. & T. plans to hold its annual Round-Grand Island marathon
in July. The two-day regatta will be held at the Isle View location on
Aug. 17-18.
Area racers who won acclaim at the fifth annual Niagara Frontier boating
Hall of Fame breakfast were Ed Trayford, Jr., Harold (Bucky) Bucholtz,
Gordon (Gordy) Reed, Torby Barker, Gene Roesch, Tim Moriarty, and Bill
Burgess.
-Charles E. Gierke
Seattle Inboard Racing Assn.
Those who attended the Seattle, Wash., Boat Show in February had high
praise for the excellent representation of the Seattle area boat racing
clubs. The show, the first to be held in the Century 21 World's Fair Coliseum
since the fair closed, saw record crowds view its displays.
Adjacent to the entrance was the outstanding display of the Seattle
Inboard Racing Association, which included action pictures compiled from
local racing events, the starting clock and flags, an official safety boat
with items used for safety and rescue work, and several outstanding racing
crafts. Included were the Lyford-Colcock two-year national championship
7 litre Challenger, Steve Elias' SK runabout Fools Gold,
Jack Philpot's record-breaking 48 hydro Voo-doo II, and John Ryan's
beautiful new Jones 225 hydro Shillelagh.
Another well-attended exhibit was prepared by the Seattle Outboard
Association. Miss Thriftway, unlimited national champion, was displayed
by her crew on its tilt-up trailer so all could see top and bottom construction.
Members of the two clubs were on hand to answer numerous questions
asked about the display and received compliments by the boat show management
for the fine racing exhibit.
-Robert C. Harper
The Seattle Inboard Racing Association, displayed members boats
at the Seattle National Boat Show, under direction of Arnold Green,
Region 10 Inboard Chairman.
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FOR SALE-48 cu. in. Hydro "Rag Mop." Good ccndition, new decks,
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FOR SALE-Rocket, Y -32, run 4th in 1962 Nationals, has not been
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FOR SALE -Mike Thomas' Fabulous E Racing Runabout, "Apache."
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contact Bob Gale, 2605 Bayshore Ave., Brigantine, N.J. 266-7744.
FOR SALE-150 Hydro, Hallett hull and Keith Black V8-60, trailer included.
Must sell, am entering service. $1,200.00 or make offer. Contact Ed Lane,
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