1929 York Fair Horse Racing
York Fair time is rolling around again. Previous posts looked at horse racing at the fair in the 1860s and in the 1950s.
In 1929, horses and jockeys were part of a fair racing circuit from mid-August through mid-October. The Central Fair Circuit included Kutztown, Lancaster, Bloomsburg, Pottsville, Reading, Allentown, York and Frederick, in that order.
The York Fair touted itself as "One of America's Outstanding Half Mile Tracks." The York racing officials were E. C. Knebelkamp, Presiding Judge; Jack H. Yerian, Starter and Herbert D. Smyser, Racing Secretary.
The first page of an eight-page program and brochure promoting York Fair racing continues:
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