Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-11
"LUCKY" BALDWIN
TO BUILD GREAT
RACING COURSE
WILL STRETCH OVER ARCADIA ACRES
Famous Turlman Declares Institution Will Be as
Ideal as Money and Capable Dir ctiOn Can
Insure-BoOkmakers and Owner, to
Be Barred From management

Racing should be so conducted that
patrons Will be guaranteed every pos
sible protection. Bookmakers are OF
course necessity, but they should be
under control, and / intend that this
shall be done so long as racing is con-
Quoted here.
Beautiful Sight Selected
Extremely beautiful is the site Sc
lected for the new track, not only as
regards scenic effects but also In the
smooth, springy texture of the acreage
over which course, grand stand, club
building and stables are to be erected
The eastern boundary lined by Santa
Anita avenue, is situated about two
blocks from Oakwood hotel. Way to
the south loom great eucalyptus groves
where Huntington boulevard forms the
southern limits. Baldwin avenue lines
the western boundary, while Failing
Leaf avenue extends along the northern
outposts.
Facilities for reaching the track will
be complete, as the Pacific Electric
and Southern Pacific run parallel along
the western boundary.
Huntington boulevard is to be run
through to Baldwin park and will form
one Of the finest highways in this por-
tion Of the state.
H. T.. Huntington has promised that
the missing link from Alhambra station
to Los Angeles will be completed with
in short time, while the branch from
Patton to the course will be graded by
Mr.. Baldwin. That Huntington is
anxious to assist in the enterprise was
made manifest by Baldwin's remarks
yesterday. He said:
Il conferred with Mr.. Huntington at
his office last week and he has prom
ised to complete the boulevard from
Alhambra station to Los Angeles"
Surveying and grading work have al
ready comm although but ten
days have elapsed since the assoca-
tion was organized.
Not only is 1t planned to establish a
model racing course, but driving club
facilities and polo grounds will be pro-
vided for. 1t is highly probable that
the Los Angeles Driving association
will conduct its meetings at Arcadia
when arrangements have been provided
for.
"A feature that will appeal to every
lover Of the sport Is embodied in Mr..
Baldwin's determination to secure, If
possible, the great American derby.
Racing is dead in Chicago and as Bald
win has won the classic four times it
would appear as though Baldwin's park
should be entitled to the stirring card.
Following are the horses with which
Lucky" annexed the great race:N
| Valentine, Emperor of Norfolk, Silver
Cloud and Rey Ell San Anita.
| Twice he secured place with Santiago
and Miss Ford. Los Angeles showed
| when entered for an attempt to secure
| first money.
| The day that Emperor of Norfolk wor
Baldwin bet $4,000 against $1,000 on his
favorite's chances. The same year EN-
peror performed the unparalleled feat
Of winning the western handicap and
Sheridan stakes.
H. ]. Woollacott, who is to act as
vice president, has for years been an
intimate friend and business associate
OF Mr.. Baldwin's, while General Man
ager w. c. Creveling is known through
out the country as one of the best rae
ing officials that ever set foot upon the
| turf.
1t is planned to have everything in
readiness for the opening by September
l. 1907