{"id":3226,"date":"2024-11-01T20:00:40","date_gmt":"2024-11-02T00:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/storiesofappalachia.com\/?p=3226"},"modified":"2024-10-30T10:59:20","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T14:59:20","slug":"pop-kramer-the-appalachian-daredevil-on-two-wheels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/storiesofappalachia.com\/?p=3226","title":{"rendered":"Pop Kramer: The Appalachian Daredevil on Two Wheels"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Harry &#8220;Pop&#8221; Kramer, was a vaudeville trick cyclist whose story is filled with circus flair, daring feats, and personal tragedy. 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