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The California Horse Racing Board has killed a plan by the California Museum of Science and Industry to extend the fall racing two weeks at Santa Anita Park.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 29, 1979

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 29, 1979

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: Horse racing

Item ID: 1748AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Highland Oaks Elementary School students Steve Morgan, Karen Saftler, and Eric Fermin (in photo) watch Jack Fermin, blacksmith, as he puts shoes on a horse at Santa Anita Park's stable area, for the school's Career Day.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 19, 1978

Pages: p. A6

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 19, 1978

Pages: p. A6

Subjects: Santa Anita Park-employees; Fermin, Jack; Fermin, Eric; Morgan, Steve; Saftler, Karen

Item ID: 34117AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Three part series on personnel at the Santa Anita Park race track.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 7, 1976; October 14, 1976; October 21, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 7, 1976; October 14, 1976; October 21, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Santa Anita Park - Oak Tree Racing Association

Item ID: 2407AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council retreated from the idea of collecting taxes on free admissions at the Santa Anita Park race track.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 9, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 9, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1945-1980

Item ID: 2387AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The California Museum of Science and Industry in Los Angeles has applied for a 2 week fair race meeting, to be held at Santa Anita Park Race Track from September 30 to October 10, 1979.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 22, 1979

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 22, 1979

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1945-1980

Item ID: 2393AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A spokesperson for Santa Anita Consolidated has indicated that there is no intention of moving the Santa Anita Park race track to the $100 million sports complex proposed for the City of Los Angeles by Hollywood Park, Inc.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 20, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 20, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1945-1980

Item ID: 2392AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council is considering collecting taxes on free admissions to the Santa Anita Park race track. It would mean considerably greater income for the City.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 5, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 5, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1945-1980

Item ID: 2386AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City Councilman Bob Margett has pleaded "no contest" to a lawsuit charging malicious mischief for destroying campaign signs during the April election. He paid a $100 fine.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 25, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 25, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: City Council - Elections - 1976; Margett, Bob

Item ID: 1060AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Chic Anderson, one of the finest thoroughbred racing announcers known for his work at the Kentucky Derby and other major races, has been named to be the announcer at Santa Anita Park for 1975.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 12, 1974

Pages: p. A-9

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 12, 1974

Pages: p. A-9

Subjects: Santa Anita Park - People

Item ID: 2406AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

30 people were injured on opening day at Santa Anita Park when two men became involved in an altercation. One dropped a gun and this was enough to cause a wave of panic which spread through the crowd.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 29, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 29, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1945-1980

Item ID: 2390AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Bill Quiggle, who has been Santa Anita Park track superintendent since 1949, retired at the end of the 1977 racing season. The track and all plantings were his domain.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 21, 1977

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 21, 1977

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Santa Anita Park - People

Item ID: 2408AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia would lose approximately $472,268 yearly if Santa Anita Park race track were to close down and the 324 acre facility were to be developed with low density residential units. Losses would be partially offset by $190,750 in new property taxes and $278,482 miscellaneous taxes. New city services would account for a 6.18% increase in the city budget.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 8, 1974

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 8, 1974

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1945-1980

Item ID: 2384AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

David Hales, who earlier took himself out of the race for the Arcadia School Board because he was leaving the district, may run after all.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 15, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 15, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: School Board - Elections; Hales, David

Item ID: 2505AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Items regarding Sunday racing

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 22, 1973 p. 1 (opposed by City Council); May 3, 1973 p. 1 (track fights opposition); May 24, 1973 p. 1 ( " ); June 7, 1973 p. 1 ( " ); June 10, 1973 p. 1 ( " ); June 17, 1973 p. 1 (Council reversal); July 1, 1973 p. 1 (ban retained temporarily); July 5, 1973 p. 1 ( " )Juuly 15, 1973 p. 1 (Council lifts Sunday ban); July 19, 1973 p 1 (Calif.Horse Racing Board approves track request); October 4, 1973 p. 1 (traffic hassle)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 22, 1973 p. 1 (opposed by City Council); May 3, 1973 p. 1 (track fights opposition); May 24, 1973 p. 1 ( " ); June 7, 1973 p. 1 ( " ); June 10, 1973 p. 1 ( " ); June 17, 1973 p. 1 (Council reversal); July 1, 1973 p. 1 (ban retained temporarily); July 5, 1973 p. 1 ( " )Juuly 15, 1973 p. 1 (Council lifts Sunday ban); July 19, 1973 p 1 (Calif.Horse Racing Board approves track request); October 4, 1973 p. 1 (traffic hassle)

Subjects: Santa Anita Park

Item ID: 4182AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Summary of the impact of the race track on the city from the points of view of traffic, revenue, etc.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 25, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 25, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1945-1980

Item ID: 2385AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General items regarding Santa Anita Park

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 8, 1942 p. 1 (closed to racing for duration); September 11, 1944 p. 1 (released by Army); September 14, 1944 p. 1 (racing resumes); November 21, 1946 p. 1 (admission tax); December 29, 1946 p. 3 (picture); March 23, 1950 p. 12 (first track); February 21, 1955 p. 1 (historical park museum has lumber from Lucky Baldwins race track buildings); December 22, 1955 p. 10 (aerial drawing of tracks0; April 11, 1960 p. 1 (battle for control); April 28, 1960 p. 1 ( " ); May 2, 1960 p. 1 ( " ); December 8, 1960 p. 1 (helicopter landing studied); June 14, 1964 p. 1 (assessed valuation increased); March 29, 1973 p. 1 (behind the scenes); August 16, 1973 p. C-2 (Grandstand improvement)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 8, 1942 p. 1 (closed to racing for duration); September 11, 1944 p. 1 (released by Army); September 14, 1944 p. 1 (racing resumes); November 21, 1946 p. 1 (admission tax); December 29, 1946 p. 3 (picture); March 23, 1950 p. 12 (first track); February 21, 1955 p. 1 (historical park museum has lumber from Lucky Baldwins race track buildings); December 22, 1955 p. 10 (aerial drawing of tracks0; April 11, 1960 p. 1 (battle for control); April 28, 1960 p. 1 ( " ); May 2, 1960 p. 1 ( " ); December 8, 1960 p. 1 (helicopter landing studied); June 14, 1964 p. 1 (assessed valuation increased); March 29, 1973 p. 1 (behind the scenes); August 16, 1973 p. C-2 (Grandstand improvement)

Subjects: Santa Anita Park

Item ID: 4177AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Gruen Associates International-National Architects, planners and engineers for Fashion Park give details on the two-level mall.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 4, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 4, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fashion Park

Item ID: 1532AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Now nearing completion, a new mini park at 6th and Longden has two tennis courts, two play areas for children and a picnic shelter with tables.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 23, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 23, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Parks

Item ID: 2125AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The current racing meeting will open Thursday December 27. Sunday racing will be inaugurated for the first time in Arcadia. Track officials are uncertain as to how the energy crisis will affect operations.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 27, 1973

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 27, 1973

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1945-1980

Item ID: 2383AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Fire Chief Bob Dick will retire February 17 after nearly 27 years with the Arcadia Fire Department.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 30, 1977

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 30, 1977

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fire Department; Dick, Bob; Dick, Robert

Item ID: 1591AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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The California Horse Racing Board has killed a plan by the California Museum of Science and Industry to extend the fall racing two weeks at Santa Anita Park.

Highland Oaks Elementary School students Steve Morgan, Karen Saftler, and Eric Fermin (in photo) watch Jack Fermin, blacksmith, as he puts shoes on a horse at Santa Anita Park's stable area, for the school's Career Day.

Three part series on personnel at the Santa Anita Park race track.

The City Council retreated from the idea of collecting taxes on free admissions at the Santa Anita Park race track.

The California Museum of Science and Industry in Los Angeles has applied for a 2 week fair race meeting, to be held at Santa Anita Park Race Track from September 30 to October 10, 1979.

A spokesperson for Santa Anita Consolidated has indicated that there is no intention of moving the Santa Anita Park race track to the $100 million sports complex proposed for the City of Los Angeles by Hollywood Park, Inc.

The City Council is considering collecting taxes on free admissions to the Santa Anita Park race track. It would mean considerably greater income for the City.

City Councilman Bob Margett has pleaded "no contest" to a lawsuit charging malicious mischief for destroying campaign signs during the April election. He paid a $100 fine.

Chic Anderson, one of the finest thoroughbred racing announcers known for his work at the Kentucky Derby and other major races, has been named to be the announcer at Santa Anita Park for 1975.

30 people were injured on opening day at Santa Anita Park when two men became involved in an altercation. One dropped a gun and this was enough to cause a wave of panic which spread through the crowd.

Bill Quiggle, who has been Santa Anita Park track superintendent since 1949, retired at the end of the 1977 racing season. The track and all plantings were his domain.

David Hales, who earlier took himself out of the race for the Arcadia School Board because he was leaving the district, may run after all.

Items regarding Sunday racing

Summary of the impact of the race track on the city from the points of view of traffic, revenue, etc.

General items regarding Santa Anita Park

Gruen Associates International-National Architects, planners and engineers for Fashion Park give details on the two-level mall.

Now nearing completion, a new mini park at 6th and Longden has two tennis courts, two play areas for children and a picnic shelter with tables.

The current racing meeting will open Thursday December 27. Sunday racing will be inaugurated for the first time in Arcadia. Track officials are uncertain as to how the energy crisis will affect operations.

Fire Chief Bob Dick will retire February 17 after nearly 27 years with the Arcadia Fire Department.