Pony Express Feat Inches to St Joseph in Record Time
Story recounts William H Russell betting $200000 on a Sacramento to St Joseph mail run in 1860. Aboard 300 horses and 125 riders, the relay faced snow, floods, and a six hour finish window. Johnny Fry rode Sylph 60 miles to beat the clock with 5 minutes 10 seconds to spare.
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