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Havana Sojourn Reveals Races and Riches in Cuba
A travelogue from Havana describes entering the harbor past forts to the Hotel Seville and Plaza, with Cuban punch at the president Menocal’s palace, language barriers, and a day at Oriental Park racing and jai alai. It notes crowds, betting, and a Cuban Derby won by Bally Barton, then tours the city and a grand Gran Casino banquet.
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Havana
Seville
Cuba
Plaza
Des Moines
President’s Palace
Menocal
Maine
Henry Ford
Jockey and Auto Club
Oriental Park
Jockey Club
United States
Nuevo Fronton
Rome
Alfredo’ Zayas
Bally Barton
Oklahoma
Gran Casino de la Playa
Tourismo Society
Monte Carlo