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The B-list Hollywood star and his forgotten Olympics scam

Hollywood B-list actor Bill Cody is said to have once tried to scam others by announcing 1932 Olympics events at his Encino property.

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SFGATE· Sep 7, 11:00 AMThe B-list Hollywood star and his forgotten Olympics scam

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