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One absentee from the show was emceein-long-standing Bill Barr. Because of a new job obligation as a TV weatherman back home in Washington state, Barr had to hand over his usual duty to Dr. Barry Berkowitz. Berkowitz proved topical with his "Incredible Medical Juggle" routine, and introduced a new audience to the old apple eating routine.

General consensus held San Jose up as a model IJA convention. From combat juggling to buttons proclaiming "Juggler for Peace," there was something for everyone. As the largest IJA convention ever, it seemed that everyone was there to enjoy it. New members mixed with old ones.

The squadron of seniors was led by founding IJA member Eddie Johnson, now Pennsylvania state legislator. A 1947 member and big name from the past, Bobby Jule, came from Pittsburgh. Nick Gatto, who joined in 1948, was on stage helping and encouraging his son Anthony through all his shows and championship performances. Homer Stack, a true vaudeville trooper, came to enjoy the festivities for a day. Washington lawyer Phineas Indritz, who joined in 1949, was loyal with his usual appearance. Bob Jackson, another 1949 IJA'er and former president of the organization, taught the youngsters some passing tricks with his wife, Lois.

Another past president, Bell Labs engineer Ron Graham, was foremost in a large number of mathematicians who demonstrated their affinity for juggling's limitless possibilities with their attendance. Longtime member and noted collector Mary Wisser showed up for her 11 th convention in a row, outdistancing Edward Jackman for sole possession of that record, as Jackman had other commitments and couldn't attend.

The tremendous cadre of volunteers, new members and veterans, who helped assure its success through their service as security agents, performers and registration workers were acknowledged with certificates of thanks at the Saturday night awards banquet.

With the glare of television lights still in their eyes, notebooks full of new tricks and address books filled with new friends, they hugged each other goodbye with promises to keep in touch and meet again at the IJA's 40th Anniversary Convention next July 13-18 in Akron, Ohio!

(Benefit Show report by Orrell Lanter)

FINAL	SCORES
U.S. NATIONALS		Tecnique / Presentation / TOTAL
I. Anthony Gatto		29	27.9	94.83
2. Scott Burton		18.36	25.5	73.1
3. Benji Hill		20.48	21.75	69.88
4. Larry Merlo		15.65	25.7	68.92
5. John Gilkey		16.65	24.3	68.25
6. Jerome Ellis		17.91	22.8	67.85
7. Dan Menendez		16.58	22.15	64.55
8. Dan Bennett		15.68	19.25	57.72
9. Bob Nickerson		13.64	21.25	57.65
TEAMS		Technique / Presentation / TOTAL
1. Jet Set Jugglers		18.68	26.9	75.97
2. Raspyni Brothers		21	24.4	75.67
3. Jongleur Jugglers		15.15	20.1	58.75
4. Passing Zone		14.87	19.7	57.62
5. Cabangahan Jugglers		12.83	20.65	55.8
6. Catch-It-Quick Jugglers		13.83	18.6	54.05
7. Renegade Jugglers		9.65	22	52.75
8. Manic Expressions		11.05	15.4	43.58
9. Natural Acts		9.53	4.6	23.55

JUNIORS		Technique / Presentation / TOTAL
1. Robbie Weinstein		15.9	26.85	71.25
2. Oran Canfield		13.85	23.1	61.58
3. Mark Bakalor		7.4	24.8	53.67
4. Toni Palomino		10.07	21	51.78
5. Greg Bennick		12.73	11.2	39.88
6. Jonathan Austin		11.26	9.15	34.02
7. Kendall Gammon		11.88	7.5	32.3
Judges for stage events - Paul Bachman, Ben Decker, Rich
DiGiovanna, Alan Howard, Michael Kass, Alexis Lee, Scott
Meltzer, Karen Rothstein, Mardine Rubio, Todd Smith.
Jim Neff, timer. Holly Greeley, championships director.

JOGGLING 100 METERS

1. Owen Morse - 12.3 sec

2. Jerome Ellis - 13.0

3. Bill Giduz - 16.1

MILE

I. Kirk Swenson 4:43.8 *

2. Marty Gardella 5:44

3. Mickey Campaniello 5:48

FIVE KILOMETERS

1. Kirk Swenson 16:58.8 *

2. Mickey Campaniello 19:20.8

3. Owen Morse 20:27.4

* - IJA Record

NUMBERS
BALLS	Level	Best
I. Anthony Gatto	8	30 catches *
2. Dan Bennett	8	26 catches
3. Peter Blanchard 7		32 catches
RINGS	Level	Best
I. Anthony Gatto	9	25 catches *
2. Peter Blanchard 8		16 catches
3. Jerome Ellis	7	21 catches

CLUBS Level Best

I. Anthony Gatto 7 44 catches *

2. Ken Falk 6 12 catches

3. John Gilkey 5 19 catches

* - IJA Record

Judges for Numbers Challenge - Sue Kirby, Alan Howard, Arthur Lewbel.