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New England harness racing

1927

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52nd Annual Rochester Fair, Trott Brothers, Boston, Ma. Sep 1927

52nd Annual Rochester Fair, Trott Brothers, Boston, Ma.

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Trott's Official Score Card for the Wednesday, September 28, 1927 races at the 52nd Annual Rochester Fair, Cold Spring Park, Rochester, N.H. The card includes the names of race officials and Guy Kendall's handwritten notes recording race details. The score card was printed by Trott Brothers of Boston, Mass. Kendall also mounted photos from the race on the interior of the program.

Frank G. Trott was an agent with Hartford Live Stock Insurance Co., selling insurance coverage for race horses but was also a reporter covering harness racing for The Boston Globe from 1896-1949.


Essex County Fair Score Card, Essex Agricultural Society Sep 1927

Essex County Fair Score Card, Essex Agricultural Society

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The Saturday, September 17, 1927 program and score card at the Essex County Fair, Topsfield, Massachusetts. The day's schedule includes:

No. 1—12.45 P. M. 1st heat 2-30 Pace
No. 2—1.00 P. M. 1st heat 2 year old Stake
No. 3—1.20 P. M. 1st heat 2-20 Trot
No. 4—1.40 P. M. Scout Parade
No. 5—2.00 P. M. 2nd heat 2-30 Pace
No. 6—2.20 P. M. 2nd heat 2 year old Stake
No. 7—2.40 P. M. 2nd heat 2-20 Trot
No. 8—2.50 P. M. Fancy riding and jumping
No. 9—3.00 P. M. First Running Race 1 mile
No. 10—3.05 P. M. 3rd …