Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society presents…

Before it was Saugus Speedway it was:

The Baker Ranch Rodeo

Former Santa Clarita Mayor Clyde Smyth shares original 1928 film footage of the Saugus rodeo grounds

With Host Philip Scorza

Original Film Score Composed & Performed for This Production by Bob Mitchell

Opening/Closing Sequence & Theme Music by Leon Worden

1 Comment for SCV Historical Society: Baker Ranch Rodeo (Saugus Speedway): Clyde Smyth’s Original 1928 Home Movie

Carla Magenheimer says:

March 11, 2018 at 10:33 am

It was such a surprise to find this. My great-grandfather was Roy Baker who built all of this! I have photos of my grandmother here as a young lady.

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