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In Chips Catch the Gambler, the Lone Ranger and his faithful companion Tonto ride through the rugged terrain of the Sierras, where they discover a sinister plot to sabotage a mule train carrying blasting powder for the railroad. The railroad is a lifeline for progress in the West, and the stakes are high as the masked hero and his friend realize that two men, Kirby and Ace, are lying in wait to ambush the train. Their plan is to shoot the mules, causing a catastrophic explosion that would not only kill the mule skinners but also destroy the trail, halting the railroad's advancement.
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