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Award-Winning Turf Writer Kelly Dies at 94

Award-Winning Turf Writer Kelly Dies at 94

The Maryland racing community lost one of its most prominent members when award-winning journalist and racing historian Joseph B. Kelly passed away Nov. 26 after a short battle with cancer. He was 94.

 Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Rush Hour 'Call to Post' Promotes Arlington Meet

In a unique promotion of the 75th Arlington Park race meet that gets underway Wednesday, track bugler Joe Kelly made a "pop-up" appearance at different locations during the Monday morning rush-hour in downtown Chicago.

 Monday, June 03, 2002

Former Laurel Owner Schapiro Dies

John David Schapiro, former owner of Laurel Race Course, died Saturday from heart failure at a hospital in Baltimore, Md. He was 87. In 1952 he introduced the Washington D.C. International, a turf race designed to attract the best horses from around the world.

 Monday, January 07, 2002