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Old 01-09-2009, 02:36 PM
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A class act and gentleman in every way.....a true legend of the sport. His writing set the tone for the sport, which is rarely seen today. R.I.P Sir
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Old 01-10-2009, 12:04 PM
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He was a good writer, but naming a race after a living guy was moronic, especially a grade 1. It is like Al Sharpton naming buildings after himself.
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Old 01-10-2009, 12:37 PM
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He was a good writer, but naming a race after a living guy was moronic, especially a grade 1. It is like Al Sharpton naming buildings after himself.
You distinguish yourself more and more with every post around here. This one shows your complete lack of depth and knowledge or appreciation for anything meaningful in the game.
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Old 01-10-2009, 12:49 PM
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there's a cure for what ails you...


may mr. hirsch rest in peace.
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Old 01-10-2009, 01:09 PM
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A great loss when he retired, and now he's gone. Sad day for the sport. He whetted my appetite for the sport when I was a teenager. Thank you, Mr. Hirsch, for making it come alive.
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Thx Deb. In fact, I availed myself, and all of us, of just such a cure.
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Old 01-10-2009, 02:04 PM
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Thx Deb. In fact, I availed myself, and all of us, of just such a cure.
Entirely appropriate, especially after the comment in this thread.
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Old 01-10-2009, 02:12 PM
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Thx Deb. In fact, I availed myself, and all of us, of just such a cure.
like you needed my assistance!!
glad to hear it tho. he was an annoyance.

and now, quiet chris... is.
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He was a good writer, but naming a race after a living guy was moronic, especially a grade 1. It is like Al Sharpton naming buildings after himself.
Hey Steve,
Invite this guy to Saratoga so I can smack the **** of him. Thank you KP
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He was a good writer, but naming a race after a living guy was moronic, especially a grade 1. It is like Al Sharpton naming buildings after himself.
Good god! Just saw this. At least it broke the camels back.


R.I.P Mr. Hirsch
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