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1929Popular Mechanics magazine publishes "Make a Filipino Yo-Yo" article in July 29 issue.1930Donald F. Duncan buys out Flores, who goes to work for Duncan running promotions. The wooden yo-yo manufacturing shifts to Baurle Brothers in Chicago.1930sDuncan teams up with Hearst newspapers to promote yo-yo contests. The newspaper advertises the contest, while players must sell three newspaper subscriptions to compete. A single promotion in Philadelphia sells 3 million yo-yos in 30 days.1932First ever World Yo-Yo Competition held in London, England. Harvey Lowe, age 13, is the winner.1946Duncan builds new yo-yo factory in Luck, Wisconsin, an area rich in hard maple.1955Duncan contracts with Flambeau Products Corporation to make plastic yo-yos.1957Donald F. Duncan retires and hands control of the company to his sons Jack and Don, Jr. |