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289 Glossary Ballyhoo: sensational promotion and advertising Bunion Derby: C. C. Pyle’s first (1928) or second (1929) Annual International Trans-Continental Foot Races across America Bunioneers: men who competed in the 1928 and/or 1929 Bunion Derby C. C. Pyle’s Cross Country Follies: Pyle’s traveling vaudeville show, which accompanied the 1929 Bunion Derby Control point: finish line Dancing debutantes: a New York dance troupe that was part of Pyle’s follies Director general: race director Dogs: common nickname for feet in the 1920s Flying cop from Passaic: nickname for Johnny Salo Pedestrians: long-distance racers who competed for cash prizes in the 1800s Race patrol: a six-man force that monitored men during the race to ensure they did not accept rides Rubber: massage therapist Sheik of Seattle: nickname for Eddie Gardner Shin splints: a common injury among the bunioneers; extreme pain in the leg between the knee and ankle brought on by overuse. Stage race: daily race ...

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