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26 pre-Shortz crosswords by Anthony B. Canning (1901-1983)

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Anthony B. Canning, an oil company executive, had at least 26 puzzles in the Times. In 1974, he was one of about 60 constructors to attend a luncheon honoring Margaret Farrar for her 50 years as an editor. As Eugene Maleska recounted in his book Across and Down, "the most appreciated constructor of them all was A.B. Canning, our Texas tycoon. He picked up the tab for the drinks."

Canning's first known puzzle in the Times appeared in 1974. Especially given his attendance at the Farrar tribute, he may have had earlier Times puzzles in the unknown author category.

Anthony Basil Canning was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1901. His father was an executive in the iron and steel industry. His mother was a homemaker.

In the early 1930s, he married Barbara Rehberg, a music teacher from Ohio. In 1935, they moved to Fort Worth, Texas, where Anthony joined an oil products company specializing in lubricants and waterproofing materials. He rose to become the company's president with his expertise in sales practices.

In 1963, Barbara passed away. Anthony later married Frances Marshall, whom he had met at the company.

He retired in 1966. In retirement, in addition to constructing crosswords, he authored a book on sales. He was also an avid golfer and thoroughbred racing enthusiast.

He passed away in 1983 at the age of 81.

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Sun 11/20/1977 AS THE ROMANS DID
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Tue 8/17/1976
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Sat 6/19/1976
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Sat 4/24/1976
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Sat 12/27/1975
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Sat 7/12/1975
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Thu 6/12/1975
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Sat 5/3/1975
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Sat 11/9/1974
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Thu 9/26/1974
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ENSILECHESTNUT
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Fri 9/6/1974
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Sat 6/15/1974
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Tue 3/26/1974
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