Thursday June 12 ,2008Troy Record Article 100years ago Friday June12 ,, 1908 “Following the Legislatures approval of the Agnew –Hart bills,the future of horse racing is in question. Woodlawn Park, Island Park are expected to be idle this summer while the Troy Speedway Association is deliberating whether to scrap its summer trotting meet at Rensselaer Park. The association used to sell an exclusive pool selling franchise at the rate of $150.00 per race($2000.00 in todays money).The organizers believe without the sale of these they would not be able to meet their expenses. One of the jurors in the Carrington trial , Erza P.Irish has killed himself. The Record writer notes its probably because his 15,000 peach tree farm bore little or no fruit the last 3 years, which preyed on his mind. " Photo of the day Troy Record Wednesday June 12, 2008 1945 photo of Army Sergeant Edward ‘Bud’ Donahue **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 )