Word: greyhounding
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Meanwhile, in Shanghai, China, a distinguished mingling of white and yellow folk took place at the opening of the greyhound racetrack at Luna Park. Lean Wazir, owned by A. W. Olsen and Y. F. Hung, won the Yangtszepoo Stakes. Col. R. W. Dockrill's Staff Captain took the Luna Park Opening Cup. Misses Margot and Tita Stephen's Merry Sinner took the Luna Park Hurdle Cup. But the dogs of Sir Ellice Victor Sassoon won no races until the second day's Hongkew Hurdles...
...captain is known officially as a "King's Messenger" and popularly as a "Silver Greyhound." He is one of only 25 picked diplomatic couriers who have the right to wear as a distinctive badge a small silver coursing greyhound...
Milan, last fortnight, Captain Delafons was stopped on the street by two plug-uglies in civilian clothes who demanded his credentials. Suspecting that their motive was robbery, the Royal Greyhound called for help. Soon a policeman hustled all concerned to a police station. There the plug-uglies proved that they are Fascist detectives, and Captain Delafons that he is a King's Messenger...
...capital. ¶ Were astounded and chagrined by the charge made of His Majesty's Government that the oars now being used on lifeboats of the Royal Navy were purchased in the U. S. because prices there were lowest. ¶ Passed through second reading a bill which would make greyhound racing illegal unless licensed by local authorities. Speaking in behalf of the bill, Sir William ("Jix") Joynson-Hicks revealed that there have been forwarded to him as Home Secretary some 1,600 resolutions adopted by groups opposed to dog racing...
...German promoters will follow the most advanced trend in the British greyhound racing craze, by holding meets on an illuminated track between the smart hours...