U.S. Track Team Dominates China Meet
The Americans roped a two day rout over a largely inexperienced People's Republic of China squad with a one sided shutout Monday. They won all 17 events including the men's high jump as the crowd applauded the visitors.
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China
Feng Chen-Jen
Louie Wilson
San Francisco
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Peking
Irving Kintisch
Spring Valley
N.Y
Local divers shine in friendly China meet
Jane Ward, a Long Beach diver, speaks of encouragement over pressure and aims for Olympics as U S athletes dominate the event in a goodwill meet in East Stadium. Chinese and American teams exchange thanks as fans cheer a 10,000-strong crowd.
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Wash
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Arlington
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New Bedford
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Ken Sparks
Boulder
Colo
Mike Flack
Fargo
N.D
Dick Buerkle
Rochester
N.Y
Dennis Adams
Newago
Mich
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Rosalyn Bryant
Chicago
Jane Frederick
Goleta
Calif
Maren Seidler
San Jose
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Master Derby May Skip Belmont Stakes for Ohio Derby
Preakness winner Master Derby may bypass the Belmont Stakes on June 7. Trainer Smiley Adams said the colt could target the Ohio Derby on June 15 at Thistledown in Cleveland. Decision expected by Mrs. Robert Lehman, owner of Golden Chance Farm, as he returns home near Cleveland.
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Adams
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Robert Lehman
Golden Chance Farm
Master Derby Faces Big Fees for Classic Rides
After the Preakness Master Derby faces a $10,000 supplementary fee to run in the Preakness and $12,500 to enter the Belmont. Belmont offers $150,000 and Ohio Derby $100,000 purses. The horse returned to Churchill Downs for training and appears fit after the race. A groom was bitten but received medical check and was released. Trainers say Master Derby seemed frisky and vigorous during morning handling.
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Churchill Downs
Los Alamitos Set to Open 25th Quarter Horse Season
The Los Alamitos Race Course begins its silver anniversary season Wednesday night with the Inaugural Stakes and more than 2.6 million dollars in stakes across a seven night meet. Top horses, riders, and trainers are expected, including defending champion Terry Lipham who led the nation in victories last season and won 89 races at Los Alamitos last summer despite a broken leg.
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Lipham
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Los Alamitos
Lakewood hosts Hart in second-round CIF 4-A baseball action
CIF action for Jordan and Lakewood continues with Lakewood High hosting Hart and Jordan facing Glendale Hoover in second-round 4-A playoff games. Hart starts Sam Gierdan 7-0 versus Newhall’s Mike Henry 10-3 at 3 15. Jordan meets 11-game winner Chuck McMichael at Houghton Park in a 3 o clock game.
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Long Beach Recreation Softball Monday Results Overview
Daily softball results list numerous men and coed teams across leagues, with scores ranging from high wins like Belmont Billiards 11 to low 0 and multiple unresolved games. Notable matchups include CMA Church 0 over TI Schooners 7 and Apple Annie's 19 over Belmont Billiards.
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Spare Parts
Round Table Pizza
Crosby & Overton
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Bud Tucker Football League faces split over wfl legacy
The piece contrasts a new WFL entity with the old organization, noting shared names and offices but no formal link. It laments the legal gamesmanship and streetwise justice of the business, while praising on field heroes like Namath and Davis who switch to office attire.
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Joe Namaths
Anthony Davises
Namath nearing WFL pact as talks continue in Tuscaloosa
Combined News Services reports Joe Namath and the World Football League moved closer to a four million dollar contract. WFL president Chris Hemmeter said the offer includes substantial performance based bonuses and Namath would meet Chicago Wind owner Gene Pullano in Alabama to finalize terms.
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World Football League
Chris Hemmeter
New York Jets
WFL
Hemmeter
Namath
League
Chicago Wind
Gene Pullano
Tuscaloosa
Ala
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