Harry L. Straus

Henry Straus
Born(1896-03-10)March 10, 1896
Maryland, US
DiedOctober 25, 1949(1949-10-25) (aged 53)
Port Deposit, Maryland, US
EducationBaltimore 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 ofAmerican Totalisator
Tropical Park Race Track
Maryland Horse Breeders Association, Cherry Hill Farm
SpouseJeannette Eareckson
HonorsHenry L. Straus Handicap at
Tropical Park Race Track[1]

Henry Lobe Straus (March 10, 1896 – October 25, 1949) was an American electrical engineer, horse and cattle breeder, sportsman, entrepreneur and computer pioneer.[2]

  1. ^ "Tropical Park Form - Amphiblen's Fast Finish Cops Straus". Daily Racing Form at University of Kentucky Archives. 1942-06-27. Retrieved 2020-02-08.
  2. ^ "Leaves Estate To Wife". Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), page 7. 1949-11-01. Retrieved 2020-04-25.