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Runyon, Damon, 1880-1946

Biography"Alfred Damon Runyon (October 4, 1880-December 10, 1946) was an American newspaperman and short-story writer. He was best known for his short stories ; Runyon was also a well-known newspaper reporter, covering sports and general news for decades ; Damon Runyon was born Alfred Damon Runyan ; his birthplace of Manhattan, Kansas ; Runyon died in New York City from throat cancer in late 1946, at age 66.) -- https://authorities.loc.gov/