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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

The 6th annual fall racing meeting closed November 3 and the directors of the Oak Tree Racing Association held a celebration. Vice President and General Manager Ray Rogers is pictured.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 24, 1974

Pages: p. B-4 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 24, 1974

Pages: p. B-4 photo

Subjects: Santa Anita Park - Oak Tree Racing Association

Item ID: 2398AN

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

Summary of the amount of money wagered during the most recent meeting. For the 24 day Oak Tree meet, $74.5 million was bet. Of that, $62.6 million was returned to bettors. The balance went back into circulation through various channels, including state and local taxes.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 8, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 8, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Santa Anita Park - Oak Tree Racing Association

Item ID: 2399AN

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

The practice of permitting flowers from the infield to be removed on the last day of racing by anyone bringing shovels and boxes, was revived in 1977.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 6, 1978

Pages: p. C-2 Helen Schrader's column

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 6, 1978

Pages: p. C-2 Helen Schrader's column

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1945-1980

Item ID: 2391AN

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

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 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

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

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

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

Rodents in Wilderness Park were found to have Sylvatic Plague. The area has been dusted with insecticide and closed since June 4. It is hoped that it can be reopened soon.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 12, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 12, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Parks

Item ID: 2123AN

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

Public parking, which is becoming increasingly scarce in the downtown area, was given close scrutiny at the May 18, 1976 City Council meeting. Most Council members seemed to favor a parking structure to alleviate the situation. Comparative costs were given.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 20, 1976

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 20, 1976

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Automobile Parking

Item ID: 578AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Two Federal judges have declined to grant a request for an injunction blocking further construction on Fashion Park. The request had been made by PLAN (People Looking Ahead Now).

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 10, 1974

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 10, 1974

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: Fashion Park

Item ID: 1530AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Items regarding strike at track.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 4, 1970 p. 1; January 7, 1970 p. 1; January 11, 1970 p. 1; January 18, 1970 p. 1; January 21, 1970 p. 1; January 25, 1970 p. 1; February 1, 1970 p. 1; February 4, 1970 p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 4, 1970 p. 1; January 7, 1970 p. 1; January 11, 1970 p. 1; January 18, 1970 p. 1; January 21, 1970 p. 1; January 25, 1970 p. 1; February 1, 1970 p. 1; February 4, 1970 p. 1

Subjects: Santa Anita Park

Item ID: 4180AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Possible disposition of track

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 21, 1971 p. 1 (disposition if racing ceases); October 31, 1971 p. 1 (plans for use if track closes)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 21, 1971 p. 1 (disposition if racing ceases); October 31, 1971 p. 1 (plans for use if track closes)

Subjects: Santa Anita Park

Item ID: 4181AN

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

Biographical profile of Helen Lawrence, who retired May 1977 from the Arcadia Public Library after almost 21 years, the last 10 of which were as head of the Circulation Department.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 19, 1977

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 19, 1977

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - Employees - Lawrence, Helen

Item ID: 1935AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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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.

The 6th annual fall racing meeting closed November 3 and the directors of the Oak Tree Racing Association held a celebration. Vice President and General Manager Ray Rogers is pictured.

Summary of the amount of money wagered during the most recent meeting. For the 24 day Oak Tree meet, $74.5 million was bet. Of that, $62.6 million was returned to bettors. The balance went back into circulation through various channels, including state and local taxes.

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.

The practice of permitting flowers from the infield to be removed on the last day of racing by anyone bringing shovels and boxes, was revived in 1977.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Rodents in Wilderness Park were found to have Sylvatic Plague. The area has been dusted with insecticide and closed since June 4. It is hoped that it can be reopened soon.

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.

Public parking, which is becoming increasingly scarce in the downtown area, was given close scrutiny at the May 18, 1976 City Council meeting. Most Council members seemed to favor a parking structure to alleviate the situation. Comparative costs were given.

Two Federal judges have declined to grant a request for an injunction blocking further construction on Fashion Park. The request had been made by PLAN (People Looking Ahead Now).

Items regarding strike at track.

Possible disposition of track

Items regarding Sunday racing

Biographical profile of Helen Lawrence, who retired May 1977 from the Arcadia Public Library after almost 21 years, the last 10 of which were as head of the Circulation Department.