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Concert Went OK, Says Police Chief

(Bulletin Photos by Thom Locus)

HEADING FOR STAGE — Who ond from left) move toward Big awaits their Sunday perfor- guitarist Pete Townshend and A stage as capacity crowd mance. lead singer Roger Daltrey (sec-

ANAHEIM — "Considering 55,000 people were here, I think things went pretty well."

Police Chief Harold Bastrup sat in the Anaheim Stadium baseball press box and reflected on Sunday's appearance by England's The Who and three other groups.

"The conduct of the vast majority of these kids was good all the way around," said the chief. "But we did learn some lessons about what to do for future concerts."

Bastrup said the fall of night brought would-be gate crashers to the stadium perimeter who scuffled with police. The chief himself was hit in the eyes with an unknown liquid and required some first aid. He was not injured.

Officer James Dena suffered a damaged achilles tendon in the clash.

"Next time, we'll know this type of thing's going to happen and can be ready for it," Bastrup said.

In all, 112 persons were arrested or cited throughout the long day on a variety of counts. Most were taken in on drunkenness and disturbance charges, as well as drug offenses.

One spectator was taken to Orange County Medical Center with a wound apparently received from a broken bottle.

Fans who crowded close to the stage did some damage to the center field fence, and a bonfire was set on the outfield grass. Officials said the damage was not irreparable.

"There should definitely be more stadium concerts," concluded Bastrup. "I don't see any problem with that. It's simply a matter of preparation and coordination."

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ROGER DALTREY sings "See me, feel me, touch me, heal me" refrain from rock opera "Tommy" during Anaheim Stadium concert by The Who.