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Publication Type:
| Refereed |
Author(s): | Osgood, F. W. |
Author Affiliation: | Manager and Secretary, Newbury Racecourse |
Title: | Newbury Racecourse |
Source: | The Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute. Vol. 37, 1961, p. 313-318. |
Publishing Information: | Bingley, England: The Sports Turf Research Institute |
# of Pages: | 6 |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Facility profile; Race tracks; War-time turf maintenance; History; Sports turf; Cultural methods; Costs
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Facility Names: | Newbury Racecourse, in Newbury, United Kingdom |
Abstract/Contents: | Profiles the Newbury Racecourse. Touches on its history and how it was conceived. Details the effect of WWII on the racecourse, including how it was used by the United States armed forces. Explains the renovation project of the land after the war. Details the resodding as well as the repairs and decorating of the kitchens, cloakrooms, and other spectator areas. Summarizes the procedures to keep the racecourse in prime condition, including maintenance of the racecourses, maintenance of the stands and buildings, and preparation and organization for each race meeting. |
Language: | English |
References: | 0 |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Osgood, F. W. 1961. Newbury Racecourse. J. Sports Turf Res. Inst. 37:p. 313-318. |
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