Monday, September 04, 2017

A Prowess Made Of Smoke And Wind

From : Athletics News : 14 June 1926
Was there ever a finer advertising slogan composed than "Men whose prowess depends upon eye nerve and wind smoke only Army Club". It will come as no surprise that Australia suffered defeat in the 1926 cricket tour of England.
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3 comments:

  1. Martin11:45 AM

    I wonder what the percentage of wind was, in this claim?

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  2. The Silver Fox7:33 PM

    I've seen a lot of old ads where athletes recommend smoking!

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  3. Edwin Osborn11:12 PM

    I expect the English team smoked Player's Navy cut?!

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