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  Willie Simms - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Willie Simms, born January 16, 1870, near Augusta, Georgia, United States – died February 26, 1927 in Ashbury, New Jersey was a champion thoroughbred horse racing jockey.
Simms began racing in 1887 and was one of the most successful to use the short stirrup that gave the rider a crouching posture.
Willie Simms finished his riding career with 1,125 wins and in 1977 was elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Willie_Simms   (244 words)

  
 Sims 1965 Chapter 13
Abraham Simms (Sims), second son and fourth child of Pariss and Keziah Royster Sims of North Carolina and Giles County, Tenn., was born near Winston-Salem, N. C., in or about 1778--see Chapter Three, He settled in a section of Sumner County, Tenn., out of which Macon County was later formed.
Uncle Frank (Francis Marion Simms) was a lawyer and a wagon-master in the Confederate Army.
Edmond Clayborne Simms (225), the fourth son and sixth child of Paris L. and Margaret Turnbo Simms was born Oct. 14, 1849.
kinnexions.com /kinnexions/sims/sims13.htm   (1923 words)

  
 National Museum of Racing - Hall of Fame
Willie Simms was a superb rider of the late 19th century.
Simms was born in 1870 in Augusta, GA, and began riding at East Coast tracks in 1887.
Willie Simms was the nation's leading jockey in 1894.
www.racingmuseum.org /hall/jockey.asp?ID=221   (244 words)

  
 African American Registry: Willie Simms, a peach of a rider . . .
*Willie Simms was born on this date in 1870.
Born near Augusta, Georgia, Simms began racing in 1887 and was one of the most successful to use the short stirrup that gave the rider a crouching posture.
Willie Simms died died February 26, 1927 in Asbury, New Jersey.
www.aaregistry.com /african_american_history/2730/Willie_Simms_a_peach_of_a_rider___   (213 words)

  
 My Family
Doris Lynn SIMMS was born on 6 Jul 1925.
Simms was born on 23 Sep 1912 in Oak Hill, Fayette Co., WV.
Willie Marguerite Simms was born on 11 Jun 1914 in Oak Hill, Fayette Co., WV.
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 Steelheads
Simms averaged 23.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists as Michigan
Simms made a last-second shot in regulation to send the game to overtime at
Simms is the all-time leader in the CBA in career games played (544) and
www.steelheadshoops.com /news/?id=3486   (363 words)

  
 Steelheads
The two teams played to a 20-20 tie in the first quarter, with Gary winning the second quarter 26-23.
Michigan prevailed in the third quarter 28-27, and took the lead early in the fourth quarter at 85-84 on a basket by forward Willie Simms.
The Mayhem were paced by veteran Willie Simms, who matched his season high with 30 points.
www.steelheadshoops.com /news/?id=3723   (349 words)

  
 Culpepper Connections' Family Tree - Person Page 44459
Simms had stolen it, had forged the note, and, after obtaining the money had left for parts unknown.
Also, the Simms in the article is probably White, because if he were Black, the article would have stated that in accord with the practice of that day.
No other Jeff Sims or Simms besides Jefferson Hartsfield have been located in the 1870 census for Georgia, and none can be located in GA in 1880.
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Willie won in both of his Derby attempts, 1896 aboard Ben Brush and 1898 with Plaudit, and just missed an Oaks victory, placing second aboard Myrtle Darkness in 1896.
Born January 16, 1870 in Augusta, GA, Sims is the only African-American rider to win each of the Triple Crown events.
Simms was the first American jockey to win a race with an American horse at an English race course and is credited with introducing the short stirrup riding style to England in the 1890's.
www.kentuckyoaks.com /2005/oaks_history/african_americans_in_the_oaks   (1345 words)

  
 Ben Brush - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Now ridden by the great Hall of Famer Willie Simms, an African-American considered one of the greatest riders of his day, and trained by Hardy Campbell, Ben Brush went on to win six more races as a two year old.
At this point the deeply impressed Walter Vosburgh said he "could have beaten any three-year-old of that season." Not bad for a "goat." Easterners were suitably rebuffed.
After his stint in Europe, he was retained by Dwyer as his stable rider, but such was Simms's stature that he had the freedom to accept mounts from other stables as well.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ben_Brush_(horse)   (1015 words)

  
 Gulf Coast banks ‘step up to the plate’ - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper
But that didn't stop Williams from lending Simms $77,000 last month — with no collateral, no paperwork and little more than a promise to pay it back.
The next day, Williams, president of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Co., sent a few employees to the Baton Rouge shelter where Simms and some of his workers were staying because their homes had been flooded by Hurricane Katrina.
Since Katrina ripped through the gulf region, local banks have faced a twofold challenge: As they struggle to reopen their branches, they must also help customers who are also trying to rebuild or restart their businesses.
the.honoluluadvertiser.com /article/2005/Oct/15/bz/FP510150317.html   (850 words)

  
 Black Winning Jockeys in the Kentucky Derby - James Robert Saunders - African Bookstore
Oliver Lewis was champion jockey of the Kentucky Derby in 1875 with a winning race time of two minutes and 37 seconds.
Jockey Willie Simms won in 1896, bringing his horse in at two minutes and seven seconds.
James Winkfield was the winning jockey in both 1901 and 1902 with winning race times of two minutes and seven seconds and two minutes and eight seconds, respectively.
www.africanimportsusa.com /books.asp?ISBN=0786414022   (221 words)

  
 2005 Kentucky Derby Magazine
Willie Simms rode in two Derbys, and won them both — aboard Ben Brush in 1896 and Plaudit in
Simms is the only African-American rider to win all three races that became the Triple Crown.
The Earl of Derby came to the Kentucky Derby in 1930.
www.courier-journal.com /html/derby2005/derbymag/oddly_enough.htm   (1594 words)

  
 June 8, 2006 | Gainesville.com | The Gainesville Sun | Gainesville,Fla.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
He was a member of Trinity United Missionary Baptist Church in Hawthorne where he sang in the male choir.
Survivors include sisters Annie Mae Truesdale, Willie Mae Simms, Zola Mae Perry and Doretha Sylvester, all of Edgar, Lee Frances Eagle of Gainesville, Beulah Williams of Miami and Sarah Lee Futch of Savannah, Ga.; and brothers Jesse Campbell Jr.
Fredrickson was born in Ortonville, Minn., and moved to Gainesville in 1988 from Tampa.
www.gainesville.com /apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060608/OBITS/60608003   (1091 words)

  
 HORSE RACING - CBS SportsLine.com
Perkins, who was 15, joined fellow African American jockey Alonzo Clayton as the youngest jockey to ride a Derby winner.
May 6, 1896 - African American jockey Willie Simms guided Ben Brush to victory in the 22nd Kentucky Derby, the first time the race was run at 1 1/4 miles.
Two years later, Simms would win the Derby aboard Plaudit, giving him a perfect record in the Kentucky Derby - two wins in two attempts.
cbs.sportsline.com /horseracing/story/8446820/2   (636 words)

  
 McGaughey, Desormeaux, Skip Away inducted into Hall of Fame - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Winkfield is the third fl jockey to enter the Hall.
Isaac Murphy was the first in 1955 and Willie Simms the second in 1977.
He remains one of only four riders to win consecutive Derbys, winning 1901 and 1902.
www.pittsburghlive.com /x/pittsburghtrib/s_207350.html   (811 words)

  
 gambling on Willie Anderson   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
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www.officialsportsbetting.com /golf/gambling-on-Willie-Anderson.php   (553 words)

  
 Hoosiers Shut Out Matadors - NCAA Sports.com
The Matadors came back with a flurry in the 58th and 59th minutes.
After a foul gave CSUN a free kick on the left side, junior midfielder Willie Simms sent a shot bending toward the near post that was saved by Hoosier goalkeeper Chris Munroe.
The second chance also forced Munroe to make a sprawling save pushing the ball wide of the frame.
www.ncaasports.com /soccer/mens/story/8857242   (962 words)

  
 Tolerance.org: BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Why Wasn't I Taught That?
He joined two other African American jockeys among the 80-plus Hall of Fame members: Isaac B. Murphy, a three-time Derby winner, and Willie Simms, a two-time Derby winner.
Winkfield's forgotten history was bolstered again in November, when a new biography hit bookstore shelves.
more about the other two African American jockeys who are members of the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame: Isaac B. Murphy, inducted in 1955; and Willie Simms, inducted in 1977.
www.tolerance.org /news/article_tol.jsp?id=1158   (930 words)

  
 Late jockey gets proper induction
Winkfield is the third African-American jockey, following Isaac Murphy and Willie Simms, to gain induction.
Murphy was inducted in 1955, the Hall's first class, and Simms in 1977.
Winkfield was selected by the Hall's 12-member historical review committee.
www.enquirer.com /editions/2004/07/15/spt_winkfield15.html   (604 words)

  
 Major League Soccer: Indiana, UCLA each lose two underclassmen to Generation adidas.
Five of the MLS Generation adidas signees participated in the 2005 World Youth (Under-20 Men's) Tournament last June in the Netherlands -- Peterson, Wynne, Ianni, Clemson sophomore midfielder\defender Nathan Sturgis, 18, and Seton Hall junior midfielder Sacha Kljestan, 20.
Sims was born in Guatemala and Kamara in Sierra Leone, but both hold green cards and thus will not be classified as international players on their MLS roster.
Willie Simms, 21, forward, Los Angeles, California State-Northridge
www.soccertimes.com /mls/2006/jan12.htm   (676 words)

  
 Negro League Baseball Message Board   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
are these players still alive, posted by jim degnan on 7/9/2005 3:00:20 AM I was wondering are these 2 former players still alive-Willie Simms and Henry Spearman.
Re: are these players still alive, posted by Wayne Stivers on 7/9/2005 9:48:04 AM Willie Simms and Henry Spearman are both deceased.
Click here to return to the message board.
www.nlbpa.com /message_view.asp?imsg=1638   (77 words)

  
 G.T. Express vs Eastern Michigan (11-13-03 at Ypsilanti, Mich. (Convocation Center))   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
LAYUP by SIMMS, Willie [PNT] 15:17 ASSIST by STEVINS, Starlin GOOD!
LAYUP by MITCHELL, Quentin [PNT] MISSED JUMPER by DOUGLAS, James 05:09 05:09 REBOUND (DEF) by SIMMS, Willie 05:02 TURNOVR by COVINGTON, Mychal 04:46 FOUL by SIMMS, Willie GOOD!
LAYUP by SIMMS, Willie [PNT] MISSED JUMPER by DOUGLAS, James 03:58 03:58 REBOUND (DEF) by MITCHELL, Quentin 03:49 77-56 H 21 GOOD!
www.emich.edu /goeagles/m-bball/2003-2004/Stats/exhibiti.htm   (2174 words)

  
 African American Registry for Saturday October 28th 2006
Stuff Smith, one of the best at his craft!
From Shul to Parish, Willie "the Lion" Smith had much to say
Willie Mae Smith, a gospel and secular voice.
www.aaregistry.com /people.php?sletter=S   (255 words)

  
 IGN Boards - Best Strikeforce
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Willie Simms is a young striker playing his first season with New England in MLS and has made some good substitute appearances, but has found it hard to break the first team.
boards.ign.com /fifa_soccer/b5726/128649551/p1/?18   (719 words)

  
 Rugby League in New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Team: Luke Patten, Hazem El Masri, Nigel Vagana, Willie Talau, Shane Marteene, Brent Sherwin, Corey Hughes, Glen Hughes, Darren Smith, Jamie Feeney, Steve Price, Craig Polla-Mounter, Darren Britt (c).
Subs: Willie Mason, Barry Ward, Steve Reardon, Royce Simms.
Bulldogs: Luke Patten, Hazem El Masri, Nigel Vagana, Willie Talau, Shane Marteene, Brent Sherwin, Corey Hughes, Glen Hughes, Jamie Feeney, Darren Smith, Steven Price, Craig Polla-Mounter, Darren Britt (c).
nz.rleague.com /game.php?id=98   (498 words)

  
 SoccerAmerica.com: COLLEGE MEN: No. 1 UCSB loses for first time
Saturday's loss ended its record-setting 12-game unbeaten streak to start the year.
After UCSB was reduced to 10 men following Andy Iro's dismissal in the 73rd minute, Willie Simms scored one goal and set up Alec de Mattos for another as the Matadors broke a 1-1 tie.
Iro had given a 1-0 lead in the first half.
www.socceramerica.com /article.asp?Art_ID=562135175   (159 words)

  
 Michigan Mayhem - Continental Basketball Association (CBA) Men's Basketball on OurSports Central
Muskegon, MI (January 4, 2006)-- The Michigan Mayhem have signed forward Willie Simms, as of Tuesday Jan. 3.
Simms, a 13-year veteran of the CBA, played his first game for the Mayhem last night and appeared to fit well with the team.
- Mayhem Sign Veteran CBA All-Star Willie Simms (01/04/06)
www.oursportscentral.com /sports/?t_id=1361   (451 words)

  
 It's So Nice, MP3 Album Music Download at eMusic
Highlights include "I Wanna Get in Your Head, Before I Get in Your Bed," "I'm Not Gonna Give You Up," "Knockin' at Your Door" and the title track.
Jimmy Johnson guests on two tracks, but equally notable is the lead guitar work of Jim Simms.
IF YOU LIKE MUSIC, YOU'LL LOVE THE SOUND OF THIS.
www.emusic.com /album/10585/10585591.html   (348 words)

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