Washington Racing Official Ted Martin Dead
Updated: Thursday, June 21, 2001 4:23 PM
Posted: Thursday, June 21, 2001 3:51 PM
Ted Martin, who served as general manager of the outfit that manages Playfair Race Course near Spokane, Wash., died June 19 at his home of a heart attack. He was 67.
A former Quarter Horse trainer, Martin also worked as a state steward, racing secretary, and director of racing during his three-decade long association with Playfair, and at one time served several years as executive director of the Idaho State Racing Commission.
Martin's survivors include his wife, Beverly.
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