August 3, 1972

A new event slated for the Sportsman’s Holiday will be a treasure hunt.

A spokesman for the event, which is sponsored by White’s Electronics and Albany Metal Detector’s Club, said 7,425 coins and tokens will be buried in the hunting field at the high school football field.

Participants will be able to keep the coins, but tokens must be turned in for a chance to win the grand prize of a $20 gold piece valued at about $100, plus a trophy.

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