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Word: swanherd (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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...plant, its 315 acres, its stalls for 1,250 horses. It was all that they expected it to be. In the infield, three lakes in tiers gurgled at one another by means of connecting waterfalls, squadrons of swans were kept in line by a female swanherd dressed in yellow satin. A three-piece swing band furnished the proper notes in the clubhouse bar. Waiters in white jackets provided "curb service" to the boxes, seats were equipped with gadgets to hold glasses and plates right side up during the excitement of the races. There was even a soda fountain for teetotalers...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Hollywood Track | 6/20/1938 | See Source »

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