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Colonel William E. Applegate

American bookmaker, breeder, racer, and track owner (1851-1928)

PersonDied aged 76humanQ55418654

Born: December 18, 1851
Died: May 13, 1928
Birthplace: Georgetown

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William E. Applegate was an American turfman, involved in the horse racing industry for over fifty years. He was known as a bookmaker, breeder, racer and track owner. At one time, Applegate was owner of Churchill Downs, Latonia and one of the builders of Oakley Racetrack in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: William
Family name: Applegate

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