The Gambler and the Bug Boy
| Author | : John Christgau |
| Publisher | : U of Nebraska Press |
| Total Pages | : 267 |
| Release | : 2007-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780803211223 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0803211228 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (23 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Gambler and the Bug Boy by : John Christgau
Download or read book The Gambler and the Bug Boy written by John Christgau and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An account of a dark chapter in American horse racing history documents the scandal that ensued in 1939 and 1940 Los Angeles when notorious L.A. bookmaker Bernard "Big" Mooney threatened young jockeys if they did not fix races, with the unwilling assistance of Albert Siler, a young apprentice rider manipulated by the criminal gambler.
