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Vintage 1934 Dog Racing 3 Programs for 3 Days of Racing in Pennsauken, NJ

$ 52.8

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Grade: Excellent
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Year: 1934
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Team: Pennsauken Kennel Club
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

    Description

    " In the state of New Jersey, lawmakers approved a “temporary” or trial dog racing authorization in 1934, but the state Supreme Court struck it down as unconstitutional one year later." ( Taken from History of Greyhound Racing in the US)
    Here are 3 programs, for 3 consecutive days, of Greyhound racing in Pennsauken, NJ. Tuesday, Aug.7, 1934; Wednesday, Aug.8, 1934, Thursday, Aug.9, 1934. Cost: 15 cents each!
    Programs are in Excellent condition for being 87 years old! They do contain pencil writing in the programs as to the winners of the races. Placing 1,2,3 next to the name of dogs. On the back of 2 programs the race and payoffs are pencil written in the printed grid.
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    No rips, tears, or dog-eared pages.
    Programs contain pages on racing news, Pennsauken Kennel Club dogs who were racing and their statistics. Colors used at the club, how to bet, listings of Derby winners and official form charts.
    Information obtained that the dog track was on the property of the Pennsauken Airport...future Airport Circle...Now both gone!
    Great piece of history.
    Comes from a pet and smoke free home. Free shipping using Priority mail with insurance.