End of an Era for Jockey Johnny Longdon
Johnny Longdon, hailed as the winningest jockey, rode George Royal to victory in Santa Anita’s San Juan Capistrano race, marking his 6,032nd win and a 40-year career before retirement at age 59.
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1966
Page
11
Johnny Longdon, hailed as the winningest jockey, rode George Royal to victory in Santa Anita’s San Juan Capistrano race, marking his 6,032nd win and a 40-year career before retirement at age 59.
Cincinnati manager Heffner says the Reds are the league’s strongest club with power, speed, and depth. The club traded Milt Pappas and Jack Baldschun to Baltimore for pitching help and added Tommy Helms to boost infield and Ron Johnson shifts. Key players include Pete Rose, Vada Pinson, and Don Pavletich to shore up the lineup as they pursue a return to contention.
Public notice for improvement bonds under Resolution of Intention No 430 in Scottsdale City. Bids due with bond, bond terms about ten to sixteen years at four percent interest. City reserves right to reject bids or bidders with delinquent contracts. dated March 1 1968 with city officials approving form.
Scottsdale Arizona council adopts emergency resolution to authorize work on streets alleys and easements between Oak Street and McDowell Road from Scottsdale Road to Miller Road by installing sanitary sewers. bids required by April 6 1968. publication and notices detailed.
A 1966 Scottsdale council resolution orders street and alley improvements between Camelback and Granite Reef Roads, including installation of sanitary sewers. The measure, Resolution No. 481, declares the work a public benefit and proposes district-based assessment with bonds, and notes publication and notice requirements.
City of Scottsdale invites bids for Project No 6409 to install sewers within the area between Cameback Road and Chaparral Road from 82nd Street west to Granite Reef. Plans and specifications available at the City Engineer and City Clerk office. bids due April 8 1966 at 8:00 PM. bids opened publicly in Council Chambers.
City of Scottsdale announces contract award for street improvements on Stetson Drive 6th Avenue 4th Avenue and adjacent streets to Bentson Contracting Company. Public bidding followed Sections 9 671 to 9 710 ARS with bids opened March 1968. Awarded as lowest responsible bidder per plans and specifications on file with City Clerk.
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