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Harrison Dog Track Remembered in Area History
Peggy McCracken recalls Harrison’s legendary dog track on old U S 52 outside Harrison. Fans from all walks attended six nights weekly to bet on greyhounds like Short Tail Amps and Nifty Chord, with patrons including Cincinnati Reds and St Louis Cardinals figures, lead-out boys, and a casino-like atmosphere that funneled money through locals and visitors.
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Harrison
U.S. 52
Miamitown
Cincinnati
Walter Kunze
Cincinnati Reds
St. Louis Cardinals
al Bascom
Otis Slayter
Quinielas
H & D Kennel Club
Nancy
M Street
Charles H. Weber
Amos Ball
Juventus
Bettie Helton
Clomviere
Honpe Ray
R. W. Canny White F
Babe
O.t.trafic
M.columbus 2d
Bito
Chermoy
Janal
Frank Evans
Bumpsy Ray Green Bell
Sun Ray
Oig
S.T. Amos
T. Tu
Firestone
Dan'sjola
R.b.boy Kiondike
T. Sin i
G.illes Y
Dan
Flying Crow
Sure Bet
Martin Speirs
Maon Monawell
Peggy Burr
Meadow Park R
Melksham Prince
Fox Meadows
C.T. Trafic
Mazerine
Dix
Ash
Seargent T
J. A. Brown
Southern Lad
Billy D
Ladonia
Ses & Londike
J.el Burr
E. Hayes
Doreen Crag
Tau
Siewmeee
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