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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1938
Page
5
The Browns and Smiths bet at the track, trading gains. Each five dollars the Browns have the Smiths eight, and later eight to eleven. How many dollars did each start with. Two families share a running total and playful banter.
Sydney reports a banana eating contest to boost Olympic prestige. Mervin Walmsley of Coraki set a new mark by devouring 62 bananas in 20 minutes, with the first 25 eaten in 8 minutes. Bananas ranged from 6.5 to 7 inches. Britain expands scrap iron search via airplanes.
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