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This week in history: Palm Beach Kennel Club opens

By Michelle Quigley

On Feb. 17, 1932, the Palm Beach Kennel Club introduced greyhound racing and parimutuel wagering to Palm Beach County. About 4,000 people attended the opening night races.

Read more about the history of the kennel club in this Post Time column from 2007.

Greyhounds racing at Palm Beach Kennel Club in September 1975. (Palm Beach Post file photo)

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Posted in Flashback blog February 15, 2010 at 11:04 am.
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Bob Jun 18th 2010

Any pictures of the dog track sign from the 60′s or before?

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