Dog tracks racing on fewer legs From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: July 9, 2001| Author: MEG JONES | Copyright 2001 The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

Dog tracks racing on fewer legs

Of the five that opened a decade ago, only three remain; analysts point to rise of casinos

By MEG JONES

of the Journal Sentinel staff

Monday, July 9, 2001

Kenosha -- It's a balmy night, and the sound of muted barking and yapping is coming from the starting gate at Dairyland Greyhound Park.

"Here comes Barney!" the adenoidal-voiced announcer intones. And suddenly the gates open, and eight sleek greyhounds bound out, paws ...

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