Harry L. Straus
Henry Lobe Straus (March 10, 1896 – October 25, 1949) was an American electrical engineer, horse and cattle breeder, sportsman, entrepreneur and computer pioneer.
Henry Straus | |
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| Born | March 10, 1896 Maryland, US |
| Died | October 25, 1949 (aged 53) Port Deposit, Maryland, US |
| Education | Baltimore City College Johns Hopkins University (Class of 1917) |
| Occupation(s) | Electrical engineer, entrepreneur, computer pioneer, horse racing executive, owner & breeder of Thoroughbred horses and Shorthorn cattle |
| Known for | "Tote" machine |
| Board member of | American Totalisator Tropical Park Race Track Maryland Horse Breeders Association, Cherry Hill Farm |
| Spouse | Jeannette Eareckson |
| Honors | Henry L. Straus Handicap at Tropical Park Race Track |
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