Article from 1893!

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Article from 1893! Aug 11, 2009 20:22:54 GMT -5

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Post by Danger on Aug 11, 2009 20:22:54 GMT -5

query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?_r=1&res=9906E3D9163EEF33A25754C0A96F9C94629ED7CF

Check this out...."Long Island Firemen Compete" from the Sept 6, 1893 copy of the New York Times!

This researched by everyone's favorite racing librarian.

LFDdigger HARDCORE MEMBER !!! Tumblers Posts: 533	Article from 1893! Aug 12, 2009 14:43:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by LFDdigger on Aug 12, 2009 14:43:25 GMT -5 Wow that is pretty insane
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Article from 1893! Aug 13, 2009 7:54:34 GMT -5

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Post by bravestracing on Aug 13, 2009 7:54:34 GMT -5

Were cone times a factor then?

Great article find
as stated at Merrick Drill Broadcast this past week

"when the men were made of steel and the rigs made of wood"

You should copyright that chris! ;D

Good luck to all on Saturday! I am forced to watch from the sidelines and enjoy a few "pops".

Article from 1893!

Post by Danger on Aug 11, 2009 20:22:54 GMT -5

Post by LFDdigger on Aug 12, 2009 14:43:25 GMT -5

Post by bravestracing on Aug 13, 2009 7:54:34 GMT -5