| WHIPPET RACING Coal miners racing Whippets, crowds and bookies watch. | ||
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| Catalog #: | 265716 | |
| Clip Number: | 265716-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 41/61 | |
| Timecode: | ||
| Location: | England | |
| Year Shot: | 1941 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ANIMALS/MAMMALS: Dogs GAMBLING: Dog Racing LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England SPORTS/RACES: Dogs | |
| Description: | "Whippet Racing" England. The local coal miners take their Whippets out for some racing. Panning shot of row of men and women with Whippets on leads. A small crowd and bookmakers are there to see the dogs run. Various shots of start of race, dogs go into starting traps. Various shots of race, owners wave handkerchiefs at dogs in traps. C/U of winning dog - "Shamrock". | |
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