Sportsmans Park Gifts Seven Millionth Patron, Daily Racing Form, 1955-05-02

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» — — _: Sportsmans Park Gifts Seven Millionth Patron SPORTSMANS PARK, Cicero, 111., April 30. — The seven millionth paying patron to enter the portals of Sportsmans Park since the inaugural meeting: in 1932, passed through the gates at approximately 12:24 p. m. today. She is Mrs. Mae Farrell, of 4031 Ken-more Avenue, Chicago, who was greeted by president William Johnston, of the — National Jockey Club. Johnston presented Mrs. Farrell with a gold lifetime pass for both running and harness meetings at Sportsmans Park, and the Florida greyhound tracks controlled by Johnston; a valuable pair of binoculars, and 00 to use as wagering money for the afternoon. Mrs. Farrell was the 2,721st patron to arrive Saturday.


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