By Daily Press staff
The Santa Monica Elks staged the finals for the District Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest at the Santa Monica Boys and Girls Club.
About 1,500 boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 13 participated in local Elks contests in Culver City, Gardena, Redondo Beach, Santa Monica, Torrance and Westchester.

Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on February 19, 2005. Read the original PDF.