F.F. GUNN

F. F. Gunn, a millionaire who made his money as a contractor for the Union Pacific railroad, took over the financial management of Pyle’s race in Springfield, Illinois and was instrumental in bailing Pyle out in New York. Newspaper headlines declared that Gunn spent $50,000 to try to win $25,000. Another story said that the elder Gunn had a bet with friends that Harry would finish the race. It was said he stood to win more than he spent keeping his son in the race.