The streets of Oklahoma were abuzz with excitement and deceit last week as one of the most high-profile racing events of the year was marred by allegations of cheating. The world-renowned Four Fastest Pacers, Lady Maud, George Gait, and Savage, were all set to compete in a record-breaking attempt on October 10, 1910, but their owner, the enigmatic George Gait, was accused of tampering with the horses’ harnesses to gain an unfair advantage.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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