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First Four ArlingtonPark Stakes to. Close Today Ivan Thomas, racing secretary for Arlington and Washington parks, has reminded horsemen- that entries close today Saturday for the first four of 15 stakes scheduled during the Arlington Park meeting, which gets under way June 16. All four events will be run opening week. Leading off on opening day will be the 5,000 Cleopatra Stakes at six furlongs for three-year-old fillies. The Primer Stakes, at five- and one-half furlongs for two-year-olds, will carry a 5,000 value on June 18, while a "double-header" is scheduled for Saturday, June 21 — the 0,000 Warren Wright Memorial Stakes for three-year-olds and the 5,000 Pollyanna Stakes for two-year-old fillies. Added money for the first weeks stakes totals 5,000. _
