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Domestic News August 16, 1955

Madison County Democrat

London, Madison County, Ohio

What is this article about?

Madison County Fair schedules four race events for August 22-25, including three evenings at 8:15 PM and one afternoon at 2 PM, with $11,000 in total purses. Stewart Anderson serves as speed superintendent; track features advanced lighting and facilities.

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Four Race Events
At County Fair

Madison County Fair will feature three nights and one afternoon of racing this year. Races are scheduled for Monday night, August 22, Tuesday night, August 23, Wednesday afternoon, August 24, and Thursday night, August 25.

Post time in the evening is 8:15, and Wednesday afternoon races will start at 2 p. m. Purses this year will total $11,000.

The fair board is looking forward to a fine session on the track this year, with many entries already signed up. Stewart Anderson will be the speed superintendent.

The track is complete with 237,000 watts of flood lighting, parimutuels, electric odds board, a starting gate and a photo-finish camera.

What sub-type of article is it?

Celebration

What keywords are associated?

Madison County Fair Race Events Horse Racing County Fair August Races

What entities or persons were involved?

Stewart Anderson

Where did it happen?

Madison County

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Madison County

Event Date

August 22, 23, 24, And 25

Key Persons

Stewart Anderson

Outcome

purses total $11,000

Event Details

Madison County Fair will feature three nights and one afternoon of racing. Races scheduled for Monday night August 22, Tuesday night August 23, Wednesday afternoon August 24, and Thursday night August 25. Post time in the evening is 8:15, and Wednesday afternoon races will start at 2 p.m. The fair board is looking forward to a fine session on the track this year, with many entries already signed up. Stewart Anderson will be the speed superintendent. The track is complete with 237,000 watts of flood lighting, parimutuels, electric odds board, a starting gate and a photo-finish camera.

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