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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the LB
Series Fund, Inc. Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders dated June 30, 2000 and
is qualified in its entirety by reference to such Semi-Annual Report.
</LEGEND>
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<NUMBER> 1
<NAME> LB SERIES FUND, INC. - GROWTH PORTFOLIO
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