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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1977
Page
19
Agra Beach and Galil report on the Santa Anita Handicap with Maceo 16 details. The item mentions jockey Heese and jokes surrounding the race, reflecting press notes from the Agra Beach desk.
Nordie Prince, trained by Bradbury, runs at Santa Anita with stakes in play. Peppered by uncertain odds, Nordie Prince seeks a new peak after a recent third in the Bradbury run, with Laffit Pincau aboard as Bill Shoemaker rides a star possible in the field.
Grich moves from second to shortstop as he recovers from injuries and readies for the season. The veteran infielder, a three-time All-Star with the Mules and four-time Cold Veniter, faces adjustments at a new position while the Angels hope his winter arm work translates to longer throws from shortstop to first.
A fragmented Loel Schrader column reflects on a Salt Lake City basketball bout. It recalls poor quickness and a slow pace, noting West Coast Regionals outcomes and a late rally attempt, with mentions of NCAA hopes and coaches’ introspection.
Gary Ellis quotes Downey coach Den Vekland reflecting on a season with mixed results. He notes rallying from a 17 point deficit to beat San Clemente, losses to Corona del Mar, and a tough semifinal stretch. Ackland praises Cerritos College coach Bob Foerster for league improvement and emphasizes summer leagues shaping players and coaching.
Bowie Maryland track workers strike continues with management cancelling today's racing card. About 550 Local 692 Retail Store Employees Union AFL-CIO members began strike last Saturday after contract talks broke down with Bowie management firms including Bowie Pimlico and Laurel. If talks fail, strike could extend beyond March 21.
Vanadium driven by Eddie Dunnigan surged around the far turn at Los Alamitos Race Course to overtake Adios Kick and win the Los Al feature. The race drew a five eighths mile field with a $25,000 purse as Armiden Ranger and other contenders were listed in entries for the event.
Wilson High aims for a fifth Moore League title as swimmers chase wins at Lackewood. Star freestyler Greg Whelan and Kerry Kemp lead the team with strong performances in butterfly and backstroke while Nick Caldwell and Mika Ketcham anchor the Lancers amid ankle injuries. Millikan finished its season, setting the stage for Belmont Plaza competition.
The page lists multiple harness races including Mile trot and Mile pace divisions with numerous horse names, drivers, and placement notes. It also includes betting pools and special odds references, though many entries are garbled. entities include POM, Sorex Ian, Hi Ho Steer Ned, and Kagem.
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