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Autumn Meet, Suffolk Downs, October 12, 1936, Eastern Trotting League Oct 1936

Autumn Meet, Suffolk Downs, October 12, 1936, Eastern Trotting League

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The Official Score Card for the Eastern Trotting League Autumn Meet at Suffolk Downs in East Boston, Monday, October 12, 1936. The program includes the names of race officials as well as information about pari-mutuel betting. The program include Guy Kendall’s handwritten notes on race finishes and changes in the race lineups.


Autumn Meet, Suffolk Downs, October 10, 1936, Eastern Trotting League Oct 1936

Autumn Meet, Suffolk Downs, October 10, 1936, Eastern Trotting League

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The Official Score Card for the Eastern Trotting League Autumn Meet at Suffolk Downs in East Boston, Saturday, October 10, 1936. The Suffolk Downs track opened for the first time July 10, 1935, so this card records a racing event during the second season. The program includes the names of race officials as well as information about pari-mutuel betting. The program include Guy Kendall’s handwritten notes on race finishes and changes in the race lineups.


Yankee Circuit, Sturbridge, Mass., July 20, 1935, Cedar Lake Park Jul 1935

Yankee Circuit, Sturbridge, Mass., July 20, 1935, Cedar Lake Park

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Score card for the Saturday, July 20, 1935 Yankee Circuit meet at Cedar Lake Park, Sturbridge, Massachusetts. The score card includes Guy Kendall's handwritten notes about race finishes and changes in the field.

A report published in the July 21, 1935 New York Times supports Kendall’s notes on the fourth race of the day, a 2.14 Trot in One Mile. Master Hanover, Hartman up, claimed the first place win in a time of 2.07 1/2, paying out a $36.20 win for a $2 to win bet. Kendall’s notes to not include an indication that he placed a bet on this …


Yankee Circuit, Northampton, Mass. July 4, 1935, Northampton Driving Park Jul 1935

Yankee Circuit, Northampton, Mass. July 4, 1935, Northampton Driving Park

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Score card for the July 4, 1935 Yankee Circuit meet at Northampton Driving Park, Northampton, Massachusetts. The scorecard includes the names of the day's racetrack officials and Guy Kendall's handwritten notes about race finishes and changes in the field. The front of the score card has the signature of Herbert Farnsworth, Jr. in pencil. The score card includes photographs mounted by Kendall.


Mowhawk Circuit Race, July 1932, Essex County Agricultural Society Jul 1932

Mowhawk Circuit Race, July 1932, Essex County Agricultural Society

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Score card for the Mohawk Circuit, July 15, 1932 races. Printed on one side and folded, the card includes Guy Kendall's handwritten notes for race results and changes in drivers. The card also promotes the Topsfield Fair, scheduled for September 7, 8, 9, and 10, 1932.


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 …