State v. Feak

The appellant, James' Feak, was indicted by the grand jury of Lucas county for an alleged violation of Section 13062, General Code.

The indictment charges that Feak, “On the 12th day of August, 1937, * * * did occupy certain public grounds in Adams township, Lucas county, Ohio, known as.the Lucas County Fairgrounds, with apparatus, books and other devices for recording wagers and selling pools upon the result of a contest of speed between certain beasts, to wit: dogs — contrary to the statute in such case made and provided and against the peace and dignity of the state of Ohio.”

The trial in…