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Show SENATORS PLAN SWIMMING RACE Washington, July 12. While there Is no open display of wagering on the result, senators are placing bets ou their favorite In a coming swimming match between Senator Pomerene. champion of Klllbuck creek Holmes county, Ohio, and Senator Owen o! Oklahoma The date for the contest has not beeu set. but It will be held at the bathing beach of the District of Columbia probably within the next few days The match was made when Senator Owen challenged Senator Pomerene to a round of golf at the Columbia Country club The weather was exceedingly ex-ceedingly hot and the Ohlon did not relish the Idea or chasing a small ball under the hot sun. "I'll take you on In a swimming match," he said visions of cool vu ters before his eyes. Done, said Senator Owen promp l The golf game was abandoned. |