Douglas Gary Speck was a high school teacher and influential figure in track and field. He co-founded the Arcadia Invitational in 1968, transforming it into a prestigious national event. Speck was an innovative researcher who tracked top athletes and contributed to running publications. He also co-created the Dyestat website for high school track coverage. As a prominent announcer and committee member for major meets, his passion greatly inspired athletes. After his death from brain cancer, an award was established in his honor recognizing excellence and innovation in the sport.
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Meaning of the name - Doug
dark water, black stream
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Doug Speck belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Cause of Death: cancer
Educated At: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Occupation: sports journalist
Employers: Arcadia High School
Awards Received: The Doug Speck Award for Excellence & Innovation
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Ephemeris for October 16, 1947
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 16, 2025 |
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| Sun | 22 Libra 29 | 23 Libra 35 | 11 Capricorn 13 |
| Moon | 22 Scorpio 36 | 29 Leo 20 | 1 Libra 30 |
| Mercury | 17 Scorpio 9 | 14 Scorpio 25 | 10 Capricorn 44 |
| Venus | 3 Scorpio 55 | 3 Libra 30 | 11 Aquarius 2 |
| Mars | 8 Leo 47 | 16 Scorpio 41 | 7 Virgo 23 |
| Jupiter | 28 Scorpio 24 | 24 Cancer 5 | 15 Sagittarius 25 |
| Saturn | 21 Leo 0 | 26 Pisces 32 | 22 Leo 24 |
| Uranus | 26 Gemini 6 | 0 Gemini 49 | 23 Gemini 27 |
| Neptune | 11 Libra 0 | 0 Aries 7 | 12 Libra 57 |
| Pluto | 14 Leo 43 | 1 Aquarius 21 | 14 Leo 27 |
| Rahu | 24 Taurus 51 | 16 Pisces 12 | 20 Taurus 43 |
| Ketu | 24 Scorpio 51 | 16 Virgo 12 | 20 Scorpio 43 |
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