The H. C. Evans Co. was a big player in coin operated machines beginning in the mid 1930's. They competed in the console market against Bally, Exhibit Supply, Pace (Pace's Races) and others. .... ......

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Gail Davis (of "Annie Oakley" TV fame) with Russell Hayden (left) and Harry Lauter (right most) in "Valley of Fire" (1951), a Gene Autry oater.
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