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Clifford Hardesty of White Plains, New York waves from his car, after winning 1939 Derby, in which there were 114 entrants. More than 500 will compete this year.
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Clifford Hardesty of White Plains, New York, waves from his car after winning the 1939 derby, which had 114 entrants. More than 500 will compete this year.

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