[Ads-l] antedating "Little Joe"

[Jonathan Lighter]

The point four in craps. OED: 1886

1884 _Kansas City Star_ (June 26) 2: The trey-ace is “Little Joe.”

OED doesn't include the elaboration "Little Joe from Kokomo." Other exx. in
HDAS.

1916 _Medford [Ore.] Mail-Tribune_ (Sept. 1) 4:  Craps. Get acquainted with
 Little Joe from Kokomo, Phebe Dice, and Big Dick. Roll the bones and win
big.

JL
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