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Title
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Racetrack's Legacy Endures - Even After Razing
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Description
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Short article and postcard image of the old Kansas City-Smithville Racetrack in Smithville, Mo. The track was built in 1925 and featured mostly harness racing. Later automobile and motorcycle races were held there. The facility was razed in the 1940s.
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Date
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2008-09-24
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Kansas Casino Bill Passes
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Description
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The Kansas Legislature has approved a historic gambling bill authorizing casinos in Kansas City (Kansas), Wichita, Dodge City, and southeast Kansas. It also includes approval of 2,200 slot machines divided among dog and horse tracks in the above mentioned areas. "The gambling proposal was attached to a bill renewing the Kansas lottery, which gave it an added significance. A defeat for the bill would have eliminated the lottery and forced lawmakers to resurrect it with another bill." The state's revenue share is 22 percent or around $200 million a year.
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Date
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2007-03-29
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Last Race Set for Aug. 24
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Description
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"The Woodlands, the Kansas City, Kan., dog and horse track that has been struggling for years in the face of fierce casino competition in Missouri, plans to close." The last day of operation at the track is scheduled for August 24, 2008. The Woodlands opened on September 14, 1989, with great success. The article includes a timeline of the track's history. Includes images.
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Date
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2008-07-23
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
