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Robert Earl Short (July 20, 1917 – November 20, 1982) was an American businessman, sport teams owner, and politician. Short owned the Minneapolis / Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association and the Washington Senators / Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball. He served as the treasurer of the Democratic National Committee from 1968 to 1969. Provided by Wikipedia

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Hoyle abridged : part II. Or, short rules for playing the game of quadrille; with the laws of the game, &c. By Bob Short, Author of Short Rules for Whist

by Short, Bob
Published 1793

printed for, and sold by the author, at Baker's Coffee-House, Exchange Alley ; Ryall, Lombard Street ; Newbery, St. Paul's Church Yard ; Bell, in the Strand ; Fourdrinier, Charing Cross ; and Debrett, Piccadilly

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Robert Withy, stockbroker and auctioneer, begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he continues to buy and sell by commission, at public or private sales, estates, lif...

by Short, Bob
Published 1795

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Hoyle abridged : or short rules for short memories at the game of whist. With the laws of the game, &c. Adapted either for the head or pocket. By Bob Short

by Short, Bob
Published 1791

Printed for the benefit of families, to prevent scolding: and sold by the author, at Baker's Coffee-House, Exchange Alley; Nicol, St. Paul's Church Yard; Ryall, Lombard Street; Bell, Strand; Fourdrinier, Charing Cross; and Debrett, Piccadilly

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Hoyle abridged : or, short rules for short memories at the game of whist. With the laws of the game, &c. Adapted either for the head or pocket. By Bob Short

by Short, Bob
Published 1795

Printed for the benefit of families, to prevent scolding; and sold by the author, at Baker's Coffee-House, Exchange Alley; Newberry, St. Paul's Church Yard; and Debrett, Piccadilly