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Greyhound racing - Cover of Sporting & Dramatic News
Front cover of The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News reporting on the new sport of greyhound racing. Top left photograph shows Be Sporty, an outstanding hurdler and top right shows Tall Oak, a champion flat racer. Bottom picture shows Herbert, the electric hare at White City stadium, which apparently was experiencing some technical difficulties. The magazine comments on the rising popularity of the spectator sport noting, " Four meetings at Manchester last week attracted 100, 000 spectators." Date: 1927
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Covering the Excitement of Greyhound Racing in the Roaring Twenties: The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, August 1927 The August 1927 issue of The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News showcases the thrilling new spectator sport of greyhound racing, which had taken the nation by storm. The captivating front cover features three intriguing images that highlight the diversity and excitement of this burgeoning pastime. In the top left corner, Be Sporty, an exceptional hurdler, is depicted in mid-leap, demonstrating the agility and speed that made greyhound racing such an alluring attraction. On the top right, Tall Oak, a champion flat racer, is shown in full stride, emphasizing the raw power and determination of these magnificent animals. At the bottom of the cover, an intriguing image of Herbert, the mechanical hare at White City Stadium, adds an element of intrigue and innovation to the sport. However, it seems that Herbert was experiencing some technical difficulties, as evidenced by the concerned expression on the face of the track official in the foreground. The magazine's caption underscores the rising popularity of greyhound racing, noting that "Four meetings at Manchester last week attracted 100,000 spectators." The 1920s, a decade of flapper dresses, jazz music, and new technologies, had found yet another exciting diversion for the masses. Greyhound racing offered a unique blend of speed, competition, and the element of the unexpected, making it an unforgettable experience for all who attended.
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