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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1967

Page

25

Derby contenders narrowed to Damascus Rifken and Successor

Racing experts say the 93rd Kentucky Derby appears down to three colts Damascus Rifken and Successor with Damascus favored by form. Rifken won the Santa Anita Derby and has shown speed for the mile and a quarter. Successor, Bold Ruler’s son and a noted late closer, has yet to prove the distance but owns rich wins in Champagne and Garden State Stakes.

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Royal Palace wins first classic at Newmarket

In Newmarket England Royal Palace a 3 1 co favorite rallied in the stretch to beat Taj Dewan by a head in the one mile 2000 guineas the opening classic of Britain's racing season.

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Unclear League Scores From Fragmented Baseball Notes

Fragmented OCR notes list scattered scores and teams across leagues including Southern League Knoxville Montgomery International League Ruta Poona Texas League Amartig Austin El Paso Arkantas and others, with partial results and player names. The record preserves readable entities while omitting unclear details.

Marichal Beats Mets Again and Siebert's Big Night

Baseball roundup notes San Francisco ace Juan Marichal improved to 18-0 against the Mets with an eight to nothing win aided by Jim Wart's homer. Sonny Siebert drove in three for Cleveland with a homer and a double as the Indians beat Baltimore. Other NL results left Cincinnati atop, while Chicago and Washington posted solid wins.

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Spin Out in Trial Runs at Indy

In Indianapolis four former road racing champions suffered mishaps at the speedway while Mario Andretti dominated the day. Graham Hill rolled in the northwest turn, his Lotus Ford skidding against a wall but sustaining only scratches. Tokie Congdon lost a wheel and slid into the grassy infield, with Gary Congdon escaping injury. Andretti led laps at 166.0 mph, continuing his recent strong form as USAC champion for two straight years.

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Dyer Paces Lancer Win After Rain Delays

Lakewood and Millikan finally finished their rain delayed meet with Lakewood beating Millikan 63 50 as Rich Dyer set a meet record 9 44 5 in the two mile. A Bee competition disqualified Lakewood in the final event costing them the victory 48 47.

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Palmer Eyes Defense of Houston Classic

Defending champion Arnold Palmer opened defense of his title in the $115,000 Houston Champions International at Champions Golf Club. The rough Cypress Creek course hosted a strong field, including last year’s money winners, as Palmer faced challenging conditions and rugged competition.

21 LBCC Spikers Qualify At Metro Track Prelims

Long Beach City College earned twenty qualifying spots at the Metropolitan Conference prelims led by strong field events. Notable performers included Fred Muench and Bob Wilson in sprints, Fred Nicholl winning the high hurdles, and Dale Millette with Bill DeVore posting fast times in the mile and 880. Valley led in finals for Saturday with two qualifying spots, while Bakersfield stood third with thirteen qualifiers.

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Millikan Downey Post Moore Wins

Millikan pitcher Ray McElhenny hurled a three hitless effort through seven as Downey blanked Poly 4 1. Keisler matched with scoreless relief as Downey secured its second win in 12 games while Poly bats stalled in the early frames.

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