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BALDWIN, Bruce "Circus." (Cascade, IA-St. Joseph, MO, Apr. 16, 1914) | BALDWIN, Bruce "Circus." (Cascade, IA-St. Joseph, MO, Apr. 16, 1914). Baldwin was considered one of eastern Iowa's best-known sports writers and experts on the racetrack. In association with [[HANCOCK, Charles Thomas|Charles HANCOCK]], Baldwin was in charge of publicity for the futurity race held in Dubuque in 1899. In 1912 he held the position of secretary for the Nutwood Driving Club. (1) | ||
His use of colorful circus phrases when writing ensured his nickname "Circus." This was despite the fact that his only association with the circus had been two brief employments with circus advertising departments. Baldwin later used "Circus" as a pseudonym when writing in different parts of the country. | His use of colorful circus phrases when writing ensured his nickname "Circus." This was despite the fact that his only association with the circus had been two brief employments with circus advertising departments. Baldwin later used "Circus" as a pseudonym when writing in different parts of the country. | ||
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1. "The Coming Races," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', April 4, 1912, p. 9 | |||
[[Category: Horse Racing]] | [[Category: Horse Racing]] | ||
Revision as of 02:04, 21 June 2017
BALDWIN, Bruce "Circus." (Cascade, IA-St. Joseph, MO, Apr. 16, 1914). Baldwin was considered one of eastern Iowa's best-known sports writers and experts on the racetrack. In association with Charles HANCOCK, Baldwin was in charge of publicity for the futurity race held in Dubuque in 1899. In 1912 he held the position of secretary for the Nutwood Driving Club. (1)
His use of colorful circus phrases when writing ensured his nickname "Circus." This was despite the fact that his only association with the circus had been two brief employments with circus advertising departments. Baldwin later used "Circus" as a pseudonym when writing in different parts of the country.
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1. "The Coming Races," Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, April 4, 1912, p. 9
