New York City-The Big Apple City

ANGOLA THE FUTURE · February 26th, 2012, 05:03 PM

In the early 1920s, "apple" was used in reference to the many racing courses in and around New York City. Apple referred to the prizes being awarded for the races as these were important races, the rewards were substantial.
Based on the research of Barry Popik, the use of "Big Apple" to refer to New York City became clearer. Popik found that a writer for the New York Morning Telegraph, John Fitzgerald, referred to New York City's races "Around the Big Apple." It is rumored that Fitzgerald got the term from jockeys and trainers in New Orleans who aspired to race on New York City tracks, referring to the "Big Apple."

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***skytrax*** · February 26th, 2012, 05:21 PM

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February 26th, 2012, 05:03 PM	#1
ANGOLA THE FUTURE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Luanda-New York Posts: 848 Likes (Received): 210	New York City-The Big Apple City In the early 1920s, "apple" was used in reference to the many racing courses in and around New York City. Apple referred to the prizes being awarded for the races as these were important races, the rewards were substantial. Based on the research of Barry Popik, the use of "Big Apple" to refer to New York City became clearer. Popik found that a writer for the New York Morning Telegraph, John Fitzgerald, referred to New York City's races "Around the Big Apple." It is rumored that Fitzgerald got the term from jockeys and trainers in New Orleans who aspired to race on New York City tracks, referring to the "Big Apple." TIMES SQUARE! WORLD TRADE CENTER!

February 26th, 2012, 05:21 PM	#2
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