Reading Buccaneers topped a field of five corps at Hummelstown VFW's 8th annual Tournament of Champions by scoring a total of 81.70 points.
It's interesting to note that the Buccaneers' trio of Cymbalists execute a head-chopper just before the corps moves into concert. Moving out of concert with "Hora Stoccato", there are several interesting pass-throughs on the part of both corps and guard.
Being the first corps of the evening, the Bucs did not have the lights to add to the effectiveness of their show. As in past years, the guard is an integral part of the corps proper.

From the Greater Harrisburg area, Westshoremen-Bonnie Scots scored 77.08 for second place. The corps members were well-pleased with their performance tonight as they expressed thoughts that the corps showed improvement over earlier this month. Normie Warfel holds the featured position during "Whatever Lola Wants", one of Westshoremen - Bonnie Scots' familiar numbers.
You'll notice the addition of Tenors to the corps' already large percussion section. They have retained the tenor-snares from last season, giving a total of 17 for this show.

A two-point penalty due to undertime in motion and a sideline ruling played havoc with Hamburg Kingsmen's score. This set them down to third place with 76.88 points. The drill patterns are pleasing and the interest of the crowd is held as when the corps is in motion, both corps and guard are kept busy. During their novelty number, "King of the Road" and "Billboard March", the guard, including a quartet of riflemen, is featured. During the exit, "I Remember You", the guard moves through the corps.

Sideline ruling also resulted in a one-point penalty for Archer-Epler, setting their score at 75.43. At various times, Archie features five of their buglers; the pair of Marines, Danny DiQuatro and Dave Dabinsky; Ray Eyler; Jack Singleton; and John DiQuatro.
Their exit of "If Ever I Should Leave You" is just one example of where they are in the limelight. Rip Bernert was handling drum major's duties this evening. For color presentation, the guard is the center of the corps, adding to an already impressive arrangement of "God Bless America".

As last season, Reilly Raiders have retained their large percussion section. This was our first glimpse of the corps and the uniform for the '66 season. The use of black berets, green bowling shirts and black uniform trousers shows practical thinking on the part of the Raiders.
The guard utilizes silks in bold designs of green and white. Their Irish melodies coupled with some new music and a few familiar offerings from last season, including concert of "People" made for some pleasant listening. Their score was 67.70