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The opening day of Oak Tree marked the introduction of satellite wagering on Santa Anita Park races at Hollywood Park and Los Alamitos. After years of resistance, Santa Anita Park has fully embraced satellite wagering in a bid to win back fans lost to the lottery and urban congestion.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 13, 1991

Pages: p. B-3 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 13, 1991

Pages: p. B-3 photo

Subjects: Santa Anita Park - Oak Tree Racing Association

Item ID: 2404AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Oak Tree Racing Association's autumn season will begin October 17. The 25 day session offers 16 stakes races with record purses. Several new features including Pick Six wagering will be offered.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 16, 1980

Pages: p. A-11

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 16, 1980

Pages: p. A-11

Subjects: Santa Anita Park - Oak Tree Racing Association

Item ID: 2400AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The new simulcast system resulted in reduced on-site attendance but the Oak Tree meeting showed overall gains against a weak economy.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 1, 1991

Pages: p. B-2 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 1, 1991

Pages: p. B-2 photo

Subjects: Santa Anita Park - Oak Tree Racing Association

Item ID: 2405AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The 1980 Oak Tree Racing Association season set records in attendance, parimutual handle, wagering and horsemen benefits. Awards for the meet are enumerated: John Henry was voted Horse of the Meeting. Sandy Hawley won the riding championship.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: Devcember 7, 1980

Pages: p. A-6

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: Devcember 7, 1980

Pages: p. A-6

Subjects: Santa Anita Park - Oak Tree Racing Association

Item ID: 2402AN

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

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

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 Oak Tree Racing Association has allocated $365,000 to the University of California, Davis, Veterinary School for the study of the heart and lungs of the thoroughbred.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 29, 1981

Pages: p. A-8

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 29, 1981

Pages: p. A-8

Subjects: Santa Anita Park - Oak Tree Racing Association

Item ID: 2403AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Christine Fulton, who recalls 30 years with Santa Anita Park race track, retired at the end of the Oak Tree meet last fall.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 13, 1983

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 13, 1983

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Santa Anita Park - People

Item ID: 2421AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Increases in total attendance and total parimutuel handle, compared to last season, and a decline in daily average were in evidence in figures released after the November 16 close of the Oak Tree meeting at Santa Anita Park.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 22, 1987

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 22, 1987

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990

Item ID: 2439AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

As part of a $2.6 million capital improvements program, Santa Anita Park race track has built a 2-story addition to the east end of the club-house. The 2nd story patio will be open during the Oak Tree meet, with a third story to be constructed next year.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 5, 1985

Pages: p. B-6 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 5, 1985

Pages: p. B-6 photo

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990

Item ID: 2427AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A $3 million building project to increase stable capacity by 150 stalls is underway at Santa Anita Park. Completion, which is planned before the start of the Oak Tree meeting, will bring the total number of stalls to 2,100. The project is discussed in detail.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 25, 1982

Pages: p. B-4

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 25, 1982

Pages: p. B-4

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990

Item ID: 2416AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Ray Rogers, vice president and general manager, is celebrating his 25th anniversary with Santa Anita Park. Rogers discusses the past and future of Santa Anita.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 14, 1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 14, 1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Santa Anita Park - People

Item ID: 2409AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

General information regarding beginning of Santa Anita Park

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 24, 1932 p. 1 (rezoning for); July 1, 1932 p. 1; July 8, 1932 p. 1; July 15, 1932 p. 1; July 22, 1932 p. 1 (action postponed); July 29, 1932 p. 1 (endorsed by voters); August 5, 1932 p. 1 (rezoning ordered); August 12, 1932 p. 1 (contracts let); August 19, 1932 p. 1 (ground breaking); August 26, 1932 p. 1 (ceremonies); November 11, 1932 p. 1 (building permit issued); December 9, 1932 p. 1 (clubhouse); April 14, 1933, p. 1 (parimutual bill); June 30, 1933 p. 1 (racing votedby residents); September 29, 1933 p. 1 (racing permit applied for); January 12, 1934 p. 1 (permit granted); January 19, 1934 p. 1 (rezoning ordered); February 2, 1934 p. 1 (contract); March 16, 1934 p. 1 (title to property); March 23, 1934 p. 1 (taxes paid); May 11, 1934 p. 1 (progress); June 1, 1934 p. 7 (picture); June 15, 1934 p. 1 (plans for opening); July 13, 1934 p. 1 (progress); August 3, 1934 p. 1 ( " ); August 17, 1934 p. 1 (license fee ordinance); October 3 1934 p. 1 (plans); October 19, 1934 p. 1 ( " ); December 7, 1934 p. 1 (license fee set); December 21, 1934 p. 1 (opening); December 28, 1934 p. 1 (first racing day); March 8, 1935 p. 1 (first season ends)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 24, 1932 p. 1 (rezoning for); July 1, 1932 p. 1; July 8, 1932 p. 1; July 15, 1932 p. 1; July 22, 1932 p. 1 (action postponed); July 29, 1932 p. 1 (endorsed by voters); August 5, 1932 p. 1 (rezoning ordered); August 12, 1932 p. 1 (contracts let); August 19, 1932 p. 1 (ground breaking); August 26, 1932 p. 1 (ceremonies); November 11, 1932 p. 1 (building permit issued); December 9, 1932 p. 1 (clubhouse); April 14, 1933, p. 1 (parimutual bill); June 30, 1933 p. 1 (racing votedby residents); September 29, 1933 p. 1 (racing permit applied for); January 12, 1934 p. 1 (permit granted); January 19, 1934 p. 1 (rezoning ordered); February 2, 1934 p. 1 (contract); March 16, 1934 p. 1 (title to property); March 23, 1934 p. 1 (taxes paid); May 11, 1934 p. 1 (progress); June 1, 1934 p. 7 (picture); June 15, 1934 p. 1 (plans for opening); July 13, 1934 p. 1 (progress); August 3, 1934 p. 1 ( " ); August 17, 1934 p. 1 (license fee ordinance); October 3 1934 p. 1 (plans); October 19, 1934 p. 1 ( " ); December 7, 1934 p. 1 (license fee set); December 21, 1934 p. 1 (opening); December 28, 1934 p. 1 (first racing day); March 8, 1935 p. 1 (first season ends)

Subjects: Santa Anita Park

Item ID: 4175AN

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

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

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

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

Santa Anita Park set a record for total attendance (2,690,834) and had it highest daily average attendance (31,289) since 1948, as the 1981-82 meeting closed April 21. Facts and figures about the racing season are presented.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 25, 1982

Pages: p. B-4

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 25, 1982

Pages: p. B-4

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990

Item ID: 2415AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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The opening day of Oak Tree marked the introduction of satellite wagering on Santa Anita Park races at Hollywood Park and Los Alamitos. After years of resistance, Santa Anita Park has fully embraced satellite wagering in a bid to win back fans lost to the lottery and urban congestion.

Oak Tree Racing Association's autumn season will begin October 17. The 25 day session offers 16 stakes races with record purses. Several new features including Pick Six wagering will be offered.

The new simulcast system resulted in reduced on-site attendance but the Oak Tree meeting showed overall gains against a weak economy.

The 1980 Oak Tree Racing Association season set records in attendance, parimutual handle, wagering and horsemen benefits. Awards for the meet are enumerated: John Henry was voted Horse of the Meeting. Sandy Hawley won the riding championship.

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.

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.

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

The Oak Tree Racing Association has allocated $365,000 to the University of California, Davis, Veterinary School for the study of the heart and lungs of the thoroughbred.

Christine Fulton, who recalls 30 years with Santa Anita Park race track, retired at the end of the Oak Tree meet last fall.

Increases in total attendance and total parimutuel handle, compared to last season, and a decline in daily average were in evidence in figures released after the November 16 close of the Oak Tree meeting at Santa Anita Park.

As part of a $2.6 million capital improvements program, Santa Anita Park race track has built a 2-story addition to the east end of the club-house. The 2nd story patio will be open during the Oak Tree meet, with a third story to be constructed next year.

A $3 million building project to increase stable capacity by 150 stalls is underway at Santa Anita Park. Completion, which is planned before the start of the Oak Tree meeting, will bring the total number of stalls to 2,100. The project is discussed in detail.

Ray Rogers, vice president and general manager, is celebrating his 25th anniversary with Santa Anita Park. Rogers discusses the past and future of Santa Anita.

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.

General information regarding beginning of Santa Anita Park

Items regarding Sunday racing

General items regarding Santa Anita Park

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.

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.

Santa Anita Park set a record for total attendance (2,690,834) and had it highest daily average attendance (31,289) since 1948, as the 1981-82 meeting closed April 21. Facts and figures about the racing season are presented.