Entry from July 12, 2004
“Big Apple” date?: January 15, 1920
It is probable (although not certain) that we have almost the exact date for the "Big Apple" utterance by the New Orleans Fair Grounds stable hands. John J. Fitz Gerald wrote that he had met Jake Byer at the Fair Grounds when this happened. I found this piece of the puzzle, from the New York Morning Telegraph, January 15, 1920, pg. 3, column 1:
J. J. Fitz Gerald has sold the 3-year-old colt Dunsandel to J. Byer and the aged plater Onwa to G. R. Allen at private terms. Allen will ship Onwa to Tia Juana to-night.
J. J. Fitz Gerald has sold the 3-year-old colt Dunsandel to J. Byer and the aged plater Onwa to G. R. Allen at private terms. Allen will ship Onwa to Tia Juana to-night.
Posted by Barry Popik
New York City • The Big Apple • 1920s: John J. Fitz Gerald and the N.Y. Morning Telegraph • Monday, July 12, 2004 • Permalink
New York City • The Big Apple • 1920s: John J. Fitz Gerald and the N.Y. Morning Telegraph • Monday, July 12, 2004 • Permalink
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