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SPORTING PROPOSITION.»’■—— tThe sportiest- proposal or the Benson was made, early on 2 morning, lately, when* the first, breath of frost was stirring, to a veteran coach er, halt dozing nn the box of his cub. A youth approached. In meticulous evening dress, hut with his shirt bosom showing the crinkles of a long evening.“Oil), sir? the Jehu solicited.'■No; Cl on’ wanna ride/' said the youth, after solemn consideration. Tell you what. tho. Wrestle your horse for, 820. Give you tV 20 it I don’t throw him in five minutes.The cabby pondered this strange proposal, and. presently, assented.Take his shoes off,,f the youth commanded. But this point the cnachor wouhl not yield. His horse must remain shod, if there was to bo a contest.Bout's off then.** the swaying one pronounced. Only professionals wrestle with shoes on an’ I’m ’n amateur. Bout’s off.”—New Yorker.
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Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Iowa, US
Fri, Jan 15, 1926
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