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First Beauty Parlor At American Racetrack Opens
At Hialeah Florida a novel beauty parlor for ladies opens at the racetrack. Vincent Pellegi leads a four woman staff who provide hair styling while partners place bets nearby. The venture draws women who study racing forms and share tips as they watch races from the dryers.
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American Racetrack
Hialeah
Miami
Florida
Vincent Pellegi
Philadelphia
Vincent
Joseph
Green Sheet
Horsemen’s Journal