Proud Winners. Whippet racing Carlin Howe, N Yorks 1970s
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Proud Winners. Whippet racing Carlin Howe, N Yorks 1970s
Proud Winners. Whippet racing Carlin Howe, N Yorks 1970s Date: 1970s
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Proud Winners: A Glance into the Exciting World of Whippet Racing in the 1970s, Carlin Howe, North Yorkshire This evocative photograph captures the thrilling moment of victory in a whippet racing event held in North Yorkshire during the 1970s. The scene is set in an open-air venue, with a large crowd gathered around the track, their eyes fixed on the race. The air is filled with the electric anticipation of the competition, as the announcer calls out the names of the winning team. At the center of the image, we see the proud winners, Robin and Dale, holding their champion whippets aloft, their faces beaming with joy and triumph. The whippets, lean and muscular, are dressed in colorful racing harnesses, their eyes focused intently on the camera. The team's handler, Carlin Howe, stands behind them, a proud smile on his face, his arms wrapped around the victorious dogs. Whippet racing, a popular pastime in the United Kingdom, has its roots in the 17th century when greyhounds were bred for hunting. Whippets, smaller cousins of the greyhound, were later introduced to the sport in the 19th century. The races were often held in open fields or tracks, with the dogs racing against each other in short, intense bursts. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of whippet racing in the 1970s, a time when the sport enjoyed great popularity. The image not only captures the excitement and thrill of the race but also the camaraderie and sense of community that surrounded it. The proud winners, Robin, Dale, and Carlin Howe, embody the spirit of competition and the joy of victory, making this photograph a true treasure of historical significance.
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