Brown, Willie
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Mayor Willie Brown served in the California State Assembly for 30 years, half of the time as speaker, and became the most powerful man in state politics. He became expert at using any power that was given him. The first- time mayor has gotten consistently high approval ratings from the voters.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1997
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Day, Pat
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Pat Day is a multi-awarded jockey whose secret lies in his intuitive ability to lead a horse to victory during the final stretch of the race. Day boasts of a 3,270-win record during the 1980s and was included in the Racing Hall of Fame in 1991.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1997
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Willie Shoemaker
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Willie Shoemaker was the most celebrated jockey of his time. He was the second-leading horse race winner in history with 8,833 victories.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2004
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