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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1969

Page

24

Century Handicap at Hollywood Park Highlights Week

Petrone and Nodouble may clash as the Century Handicap extends to a mile and three furlongs. Miarkos Pinjara and Poleax from Argentina and Hollywood players aim for glory in the season opener stakes card at Inglewood.

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Ladds Revolving Stadium Plan Aims At Multiuse Complex

An early concept by Ladd envisioned a 60 000 to 75 000 seat stadium with a revolving athletic field on wheels, a vast complex including a convention hall theater 13 000 seat arena and 3 000 rooms, plus numerous elevators. He compared circular colosseum efficiency to modern oval stadia and noted audience seating constraints.

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Dodgers Beat? Noted Pitcher Wins and No-Hitter Highlight

The text outlines a pitcher with a 1965 Florida State League record of 10-8, an 18-6 mark at Amarillo in 1966, and a season end victory for the Astros. It notes two recent seasons as a Houston starter, including 10 wins in 1967 and a no-hitter vs Atlanta.

Amarillo Astros Wilson Houston Atlanta

Kings Rally Past Seals In Narrow 4-3 Victory

Kings win 4-3 as MacDonald’s midice shot breaks through Kept ahead after Seals tie at 4-3 Gerry Ehman narrows with 1:34 left Menard nets rebound for decisive goal Kings earn $2 250 for win and prep trip to St Louis

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Lakers overpower Hawks as Chamberlain dominates in clincher

Wilt Chamberlain led with 23 points and 29 rebounds to overpower Atlanta as Jerry West and Beaty contributed decisive plays. Elgin Baylor struggled, while Mel Counts and Keith Erickson supported the Lakers as they prepare to travel to Atlanta for the next games in the playoff series.

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Debut of Debbie Meyers leads fast 1500 free at nationals

Deb Meyers clocked 17:04.4 to win the women's 1500 and push the pace with a hard opening surge. Ann Simmons of Lakewood AC finished third in 17:39.1 as Debbie explained her plan to stay with the leader before a late burst. Michael Burton led the men’s 1500 in 15:40.

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Busy prep week as Poly and Wilson chase wins at Blair Field

Slumping Poly and struggling Wilson meet in a 3 15 p.m. Moore League baseball game at Blair Field, a key early league showdown. Poly has scored no runs in three games and sits 3 4 in league play while Wilson stands 1 6 in seven games.

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Archer Wins Masters In Tight Photo Finish

The Texan George Archer edged rivals including Coody Knudson and Weiskopf as bogeys on the 16th to 18th holes doomed the field. Casper nearly chipped in on the final hole but left the ball inches from the cup. Archer claimed victory with a decisive downhill putt.

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