Measuring Victory
This file appears in: Allons Chez Tee Maurice: Tee Maurice Race Track and Dance Hall, 1902-1983: Furlongs and Fais Do Dos
This article gives the details of races held on Sundays at Tee Maurice. These races drew huge crowds from all over Acadiana. Entrance to the races originally costed 15 cents. This was later increased to 25 cents. Children under the age of 12 were admitted free of charge.
This file appears in: Allons Chez Tee Maurice: Tee Maurice Race Track and Dance Hall, 1902-1983: Furlongs and Fais Do Dos
Allons Chez Tee Maurice: Tee Maurice Race Track and Dance Hall, 1902-1983: Furlongs and Fais Do Dos
The rhythmic sound of hooves flying across the dirt. The cheers of racegoers. The melody of a fiddle and accordion lingering in the evening air. Feet shuffling to a two-step or Cajun waltz. The voices…