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January 30, 1924
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
The Culver City Jockey Club in Los Angeles faces financial difficulties after a poor turnout following the Christmas opening, leading to a shutdown and uncertain future for the 100-day racing program.
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Second Trial of L. A. Races Has Gloomy Outlook
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30.-Precarious future faces the Culver City Jockey Club. Christmas day a large crowd saw the opening card, but for the next 12 days the gate was not large enough to pay expenses. Ferris had to close down the plant until money could be secured.
Last Saturday Ferris opened again intending to carry out the 87 days of the originally announced 100-day program. Many believe this week will see the definite culmination of betless racing in Southern California.
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30.-Precarious future faces the Culver City Jockey Club. Christmas day a large crowd saw the opening card, but for the next 12 days the gate was not large enough to pay expenses. Ferris had to close down the plant until money could be secured.
Last Saturday Ferris opened again intending to carry out the 87 days of the originally announced 100-day program. Many believe this week will see the definite culmination of betless racing in Southern California.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Horse Racing
Financial Trouble
Culver City Jockey Club
Betless Racing
What entities or persons were involved?
Ferris
Where did it happen?
Los Angeles, Culver City
Story Details
Key Persons
Ferris
Location
Los Angeles, Culver City
Event Date
Jan. 30, Christmas Day, Last Saturday
Story Details
The Culver City Jockey Club opened on Christmas with a large crowd but failed to attract enough paying customers for the next 12 days, forcing a shutdown by Ferris. It reopened last Saturday to complete the remaining 87 days of the 100-day program, but faces a precarious future with predictions of the end of betless racing in Southern California.