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Sunday fun - RR trivia style
« on: September 10, 2023, 11:33:34 AM »
Who won the very first $50,000 overnight race in the history of harness racing? It was back in the very late 40s!  At Roosevelt. The man was the O/T/D so he definitely "GOT IT ALL" 25k was like 3 years pay in those days for the average man then. I know this from seeing an original program cover from the following days races hanging in the old Kelly's Tack Shop at RR. So I know exactly who it is, just unsure of the exact date.  Have fun old timers....

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Re: Sunday fun - RR trivia style
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2023, 12:23:36 PM »
I am clueless as to who won that race but I can tell you that a mare named Martha Lee won the first race ever and another mare Miss June won won the fifth race on opening night, then collapsed and died on the track.

Here's another question from those old days.   Who performed at their famous Rock Concert in 1974 and how many people showed up?  They had an earlier one in 72 but it didn't do as well.

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Re: Sunday fun - RR trivia style
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2023, 12:35:59 PM »
I am clueless as to who won that race but I can tell you that a mare named Martha Lee won the first race ever and another mare Miss June won won the fifth race on opening night, then collapsed and died on the track.

Here's another question from those old days.   Who performed at their famous Rock Concert in 1974 and how many people showed up?  They had an earlier one in 72 but it didn't do as well.

Crosby Stills Nash and Young! Stephen Stills in 72... 11.wp
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Re: Sunday fun - RR trivia style
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2023, 12:52:16 PM »
Stills was a lesser known than a lot of the others on that card in 72.  CSNY had Joni Mitchell and the Beachboys with them in 74.  You didn't answer how many people were there but I'm sure you looked it up so I'll just say it.  75,000 ... beat any harness venue ever.

In 72 it was a multi day affair and attendance was estimated at between 15 and 20,000 which was way under expectations.  The other stars that year were Chuck Berry, James Brown, Ike and Tina Turner, Sly and the Family Stone, Shirelles, Bo Diddly, Stills,  Commander Cody, Sha Na Na and Jefferson Airplane (what were they doing in that mix)? 

Must have been too many black groups to ramp up attendance back then on Long Island.

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Re: Sunday fun - RR trivia style
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2023, 01:12:45 PM »
Cmon guys who won the very first 50k race at RR ever. Hint - he is in the Hall of Fame

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Re: Sunday fun - RR trivia style
« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2023, 01:46:40 PM »
Bill Haughton

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« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2023, 01:54:57 PM »
Obvious choice but wrong. Hint - a bit older than Billy.

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Re: Sunday fun - RR trivia style
« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2023, 02:05:05 PM »
I really don’t know I’m gonna take a guess and say Stanley or Delvin Miller

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Re: Sunday fun - RR trivia style
« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2023, 02:07:20 PM »
Nope   Hint - had 2 sons that also trained and drove

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Re: Sunday fun - RR trivia style
« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2023, 02:09:18 PM »
Frank Ervin?

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Re: Sunday fun - RR trivia style
« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2023, 02:14:30 PM »
Jimmy Cruise Sr.

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« Reply #12 on: September 10, 2023, 02:21:01 PM »
BINGO    WE HAVE A WINNER!!! 73cv.2   The immortal Jimmy Cruise   He is shining down saying thanks for remembering me, pardner

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