Million Bid For Aged Man-O’-War

Northern Advocate, 14 January 1939, Page 15

Million Bid For Aged Man-O’-War

(Received' 10 a.m.)

NEW YORK, January 13

Mr Samuel Riddle, owner of Man o’ War, announced that he has refused an offer of 1,000,000 dollars for the racehorse from Mr Louis B. Mayer, the cinema producer.

The announcement caused surprise, since Man o’ War is 22 years old, and his stud value has been reduced.

Mr Mayer, who has recently undertaken thoroughbred racing, declined to comment.

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