Soon after St. Asaph closed in 1905, the Washington Times posted this cartoon. The paper staunchly advocated for the closing of the poolroom (Source: Washington Times, January 13, 1905). Back to Del Ray A Fight to End Horse Racing and Gambling in Alexandria Virginia by Max Lee Even as Virginia outlawed horse racing and gambling, Alexandria's St. Asaph racetrack was a hotbed of illicit activity at the turn of the century. View full article on Boundary Stones Last Updated: May 13, 2022 Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
