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Col E R Bradley Famed Sportsman and Derby Fan Dies
Col E R Bradley 86 noted horseman and breeder died of a heart attack at Idle Hour Farm near Lexington. His Derby winners included Be Have Yourself Bubbling Over Burgoo King and Broker s Tip with entries in 1921 1926 1932 and 1933. He built wealth in real estate and once owned Palm Beach Beach Club casino before selling it. Born December 21 1859 in Johnstown Pa he rode from steel mills to wealth and served as a scout for Gen Miles. His wife Agnes Curry died in 1926 and he never remarried.
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