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March 19, 1958
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
The Arctic Club announces children's one-dog sled races for Easter Sunday in Nome, for kids up to 12, starting after the main Nome-Hastings derby, with cash prizes and sponsorship options for participants without dogs.
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Children's Dog Races Slated For Race Day
Children's one-dog sled races have been announced by the Arctic Club for Easter Sunday while the Nome-Hastings race is in progress.
There will be races for girls and boys up to 12 years of age which will start immediately after the last team has left the starting line in the derby.
First, second and third cash prizes will be given for the race.
Many children have already started training their pets and information as to course and length of race are available from Bill Ullrich, who is in charge of the contest.
Children who have no dog but are interested in racing are asked to see local business men or the Chamber of Commerce, stated Bob Scott of the Race committee and arrange for a sponsor.
Children's one-dog sled races have been announced by the Arctic Club for Easter Sunday while the Nome-Hastings race is in progress.
There will be races for girls and boys up to 12 years of age which will start immediately after the last team has left the starting line in the derby.
First, second and third cash prizes will be given for the race.
Many children have already started training their pets and information as to course and length of race are available from Bill Ullrich, who is in charge of the contest.
Children who have no dog but are interested in racing are asked to see local business men or the Chamber of Commerce, stated Bob Scott of the Race committee and arrange for a sponsor.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Children's Dog Races
Sled Races
Easter Sunday
Nome Hastings Race
Arctic Club
What entities or persons were involved?
Bill Ullrich
Bob Scott
Where did it happen?
Nome
Story Details
Key Persons
Bill Ullrich
Bob Scott
Location
Nome
Event Date
Easter Sunday
Story Details
Children's one-dog sled races for boys and girls up to 12 years old, organized by the Arctic Club, to start after the Nome-Hastings derby begins, with cash prizes for top three; children training pets, info from Bill Ullrich; sponsorship available via business men or Chamber of Commerce per Bob Scott.