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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1976

Page

15

An Act Wins Santa Anita Derby In Dramatic Finish

An Act, once an ugly duckling, won the Santa Anita Derby by a neck over Double Discount in a 1 1/16 mile race. Jockey Laffit Pincay praised the colt as he drives him toward Churchill Downs, with Life's Hope third and Telly's Pop fading from the early lead.

Laffit Pincay Jim Pincay Double Discount Albert Yank Arcadia Fernando Toro Telly Toro Donald Pierce Superior Court Shoemaker Pierce

An Act of Courage Captures Santa Anita Derby

An Act of Courage ridden by Pincay won the Santa Anita Derby defeating Double Discount as Life's Hope finished third. The 2-1 favorite Telly's Pop faded to fifth while Life's Hope earned $18,000 and Double Discount $25,000. The victory secures a Churchill Downs trip for the Kentucky Derby with five Derby Day wagering records set at Santa Anita.

Life’s Hope June Blazer Life's Hope Angel Cordero Jr Act Thirga Churchill Downs An Act Pretense Sham Secretariat Laeffit Pincay Double Discount Fernanda Torn Vincay Ieaders Tolly Pop Telly Telly Savalas Howard B. Koch Francisca Mena Lucky Debonair

Santa Anita charts lead changes in final stretch

Race notes describe_ALPHY BOY and FIVE UPYPLAYER in a紧 scramble to the stretch at Santa Anita. Fire Taller moved up, Bronze Tot and Cold Account appear among notable runners though some entries scratched.

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Barons Nitehawks Jets win in Mayfair Park tournament

Long Beach Nite Hawks Lakewood Jets and Lakewood Barons won games in Barons preseason tournament at Mayfair Park. Barons beat South Fl Monte 4-0 behind Roger Teske four hit pitching. Jets beat Culver City 9-4. Silehips edged Orange 1-0. Jets, Nitehawks, Barons advance as double elimination tourney continues next weekend.

Long Beach Nitehawks Lakewood Jets Lakewood Barons Barons Mayfair Park Roger Teske South Fl Monte Jets Culver City Silehips Orange Bruce Klenme Hon Fraiser Nithehawks Pon Sears Long Beach Jesse Flores John Henderson Notte Vestal Teton Ae Wes Coral Vermandet Lawrence Ar Wegua Sid Mornay Taerea Fadtord Cue Meader Ker Celver City Ahewsad Roawshabon

Pacers Clash at Los Alamitos

Mathias N tops a balanced field at Los Alamitos as the Southern California Racing Assn kicks off the fifth full week of spring racing. Jopela Dwayne N Aaron Win Lansman Gaylum Azalia Adlox and Quick Lynn chase the 9-year-old gelding who won at 2:05 last time out. Gene Wallandingham drives the favorite, while Topela seeks first 1976 victory after two thirds in eight starts this year.

Mathias N Los Alamitos Southern Hazel Fly Hoy Gene Wallandingham Wil Topela Dwayne N Bay Meadows Baron Jay Meadows

Connors wins windy spa match at Mission in Palm Springs

Jimmy Connors defeated Rodse Tanner 6 4 in a gusty wind at the Mission Fills Tennis Games in Palm Springs to claim a share of 200000 prize money. Referees ruled to keep the first linesman after oncourt disputes as wind challenged serves and calls. Connors trailed 4-1 in both sets before rallying to win.

Palm Springs APH Jimmy Connors Roscde Tanner Mission Fills Country Hub Connors Tanner Charles Hare Chicago Harry Maiden Los Angeles Hare

South Bay United Edges United Armenians For Title

Miguel Lopez scored in the 8th minute as South Bay United beat United Armenians 1-0 at Daniels Field to win the Greater L.A. Soccer League championship. South Bay finished the season 10-0-7, the first unbeaten mark in league history.

Miguel Lopez South Bay United United Armenians Daniels Field South Bay

Evonne Goolagong defeats Virginia Wade in final

Second seed Evonne Goolagong of Australia toppled a shaken Virginia Wade of England, the No. 4 seed, 6 2 0 in the final of a 75 000 indoor women’s tennis tournament. Wade argued with a ruling after a ball was ruled in while leading 4 2 in the first set and briefly exited the court.

Hoston Evonne Goolagong Australia Virginia Wade England Miss Goolagong Miss Wade

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