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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 first Santa Anita National Horse Show was held at the track May 26-30. It is hoped that this will become an annual event.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 26, 1977

Pages: p. B-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 26, 1977

Pages: p. B-1

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1945-1980

Item ID: 2388AN

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

Articles regarding night racing

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1966 p. 1 (Strub opposes proposal by state legislature on night racing); February 13, 1966 p. 1 (City Council is opposed); February 17, 1966 p. 1 (Council acts to ban); February 20, 1966 p. 1 (Harness racing assn. blasts Council and Strub); April 3,1966 p. 1 (Night racing law seen by state legislator in 1967); February 16, 1967 p. 1 (study of ban); March 16, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); April 16, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); May 4, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); May 11, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); June 8, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); July 9, 1967 p. 1 (Council block night racing; ok's added days of racing)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1966 p. 1 (Strub opposes proposal by state legislature on night racing); February 13, 1966 p. 1 (City Council is opposed); February 17, 1966 p. 1 (Council acts to ban); February 20, 1966 p. 1 (Harness racing assn. blasts Council and Strub); April 3,1966 p. 1 (Night racing law seen by state legislator in 1967); February 16, 1967 p. 1 (study of ban); March 16, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); April 16, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); May 4, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); May 11, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); June 8, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); July 9, 1967 p. 1 (Council block night racing; ok's added days of racing)

Subjects: Santa Anita Park

Item ID: 4178AN

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

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 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

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

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 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

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

City parking tax

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 28, 1968 p. 1 (proposed); July 31, 1968 p. 1 ( " ); August 21, 1968 p. 1 (approved); November 19, 1969 p. 1 (repeal); December 3, 1969 p. 1 ( " )

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 28, 1968 p. 1 (proposed); July 31, 1968 p. 1 ( " ); August 21, 1968 p. 1 (approved); November 19, 1969 p. 1 (repeal); December 3, 1969 p. 1 ( " )