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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1976

Page

14

Dead heats mark Alamitos sprint action and stakes

At Alamitos a pair of dead heats closed a big program. In the 870 yard race favored Mr Black Deck with Kenneth Clerisse aboard beat Red Wine and July's Man in a three way finish. Mia Agitator and Missy Five Ply dead heated in the sixth race over 350 yards with James Dreyer and Clerisse riding. Exacta payouts topped 83.38, while other runners and figures fill a chaotic but vivid card.

Mr. Black Deck Bas Monti Tim Judy Warters Black Deck Kenneth “Clerisse Keith Rough Donald Lomba Grada Charles Treece Alamitos Mia Stator Miss Five Mia Agitator James Dreyer Missy Five Ply Clerisse Leo Vandy Girt

Mason's Specials Best Chance Bet

A fragmented racing odds item noting bets and titles such as EXACTA and WHEEL HORSE. The readable text implies a betting column with parlay and daily guide headings but lacks coherent details or full names, places, or results.

Mason Minty Wees Aalarte Cloome

Hardin's Hotline At LDG Alamitos Result Report

A garbled update from Hardin's Hotline at LDG Alamitos lists likely race or betting notes. The fragment references an Eagle men context and a probable winner with unclear names and outcomes, making precise details uncertain.

Hardin LDG

Rookie Jodat Fights for NFL Spot with Rams After Draft

The Rams drafted 22 year old Jodat amid strong backfield depth led by McCaddson Cappelletti and Rod. He recalls late contact and quick NFL adjustment, noting faster pursuit and fewer mistakes than college. He scored in his first pro game and values lessons from coach Keller and Elijah Pitts as he battles to earn a regular role.

Rams Ramis Lawrence McCaddson John Cappelletti Rod Uber Jodat Tampa Bay Jolnes Huish Art Keller Elijah Pitts Jadat Pitts Elijah Philander Smith College Arkansas Green Bay Packers

Dodgers Triumph Amid Weekend Dublin Dodgers Win

The fragmentary report notes Dodgers victory over a rival team with limited readable details. Names and specifics are obscured, but the piece mentions Burt Booton delivering two hits and a final score suggestion, with other players named in garbled text.

Del Mar attendance and handle rise after first week

After a strong first week Del Mar sees a four percent rise in crowds and a surprising W percent increase in handle, challenging earlier predictions that last summer’s records would stand. Executives note the trend as positive for the season.

del Mar

Del Mar Futurity contenders rule the field

Speedy two year olds enter the 20000 added Graduation Stakes at Del Mar led by Current Concept the state’s fastest juvenile in 2025. Laffit Pincay returns aboard Current Concept as Nickle The Pickle and Octavio Vergara ride other entries while Hal’s Del Mar debut looms for several trainers.

del Mar Laffit Pincay Henry Darrel McHargue Nickle the Pickle Hollywood Park Octavio Vergara Inverness Drive

Skaters Bring Top Olympians To Arctic Blades Invitational

A host of United States Olympians and national champions compete at Teeland Arena in the 13th Arctic Blades Invitational. Entries feature US pairs champions Tai Babilonia and Randy Gardner, Olympic silver medalist Linda Fratianne, and alternates Michelle Ford and Glenn Patterson, along with junior and novice skaters from the US. Competitors total 75 across singles, pairs and dance with participants from Japan Germany Finland Austria and cape.

United States Arctic Blades Teeland Arena St Jackson S Paramount Tai Babilonia Randy Gardner Linda Fratianne Michelle Ford Glenn Patterson U.S Carrie Pugh Robert Taylor Kelsey Ufford Japan Wes Germany Finland Austria Cape

Truckers and Glenn Miller vie for Pacific title at El Dorado Park

The Lakewood Truckers face Carson Gleom Miller in a 7:30 pm Pacific Coast Softball doubleheader at El Dorado Park for the championship. Ken Nash’s Truckers (22-8) clinched American Division, while Glenn Miller (27-13) won National Division on the final night, edging Orange Eagles.

Lakewood Truckers Carson Gleom Miller EL Dorada Park Pacific Coast Ken Nash Truckers Glenn Miller Orange Eagles Modekiy Cypress Hawks Gordon ‘N Mills Orange Signal Hill Steve Bingham Jerry Bowman John Haagsma Young Carson

East Germans Praise Sports System After Medals

East German athletes receive praise for state supported training as Karnetla Ender, a 17 year old swimming star with four golds, credits party and government aid. East Germany operates 25 sports schools and selects promising children through spartakiades for state programs.

German Democratic Republic Canada Karnetla Ender East Germany Ender Halle

State softball tourney opens with ten teams this weekend

Nitehawks and Barons headline the entry list as eleven teams start play this weekend in the state championship at Joe Rodgers Park. Action Friday includes Santa Barbara Oceanside and South El Monte Associated Merchandising with Duffy's B Post Office. The two weekend event previews the International Softball Congress World Tournament at Blair Field August 22 to 29. Long Beach Nite Hawks, reigning champions, leads Western Softball Congress qualifiers along with Lakewood Barons finishing second with strong records.

Joe Rodgers Santa Barbara Oceanside South el Monte Duufy B. Post Office

Long Beach Golfers Advance in Mission Viejo Matches

Long Beach players Millie Stanley Mari Anne Stangeland and Debbie Stewart won first round matches in the Mission Viejo championships. The event schedule lists a single round today, two team matches Thursday, semifinals Friday, and a Saturday 36th final.

Millie Stanley Marianne Stangeland Debbie Stewart Long Beach Jon Viejo Ee

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