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PROMINENT BOOKMAKER DIES. New York, December 26. Frank Tyler, one of the best known of New York bookmakers, died yesterday at his home, 124 Convent avenue. He had been ill with pneumonia for six days. Mr. Tyler was one of the most popular men in the betting ring. He was known as the "Humming Bird" because of bis steady stream of talk while on the block. He was one of the best judges of the possibilities of a horse among the followers of racing and operated successfully. When racing was abandoned in New York Mr. Tyler followed the races to other localities where betting was allowed. Mr. Tyler was, born in Newport. R. I., forty-five years ago. ne was a grnduate of Georgetown University. He Is survived by his wife and two children and will be buried Saturday at Woodlawn. When the "Mets" was a flourishing organization, he was one of its leading members.
