. The American Legion Weekly [Volume 3, No. 25 (June 24, 1921)] . n back the beltat Carson City, Nevada, March 17,1897,when Robert Fitzsimmons, a native ofElston, Cornwall. England, but for yearsa resident of Australia, knocked outJim Corbett with a right hand drive tothe solar plexus. Then one hot June night two yearslater, the championship came home toAmerica again when another youngblacksmith from California namedJames Jeffries flattened Fitzsimmons ineleven rounds. When Jeffries retiredin 1905 (for the first time), a French-Canadian, known professionally asTommy Burns, assumed the title, b

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. The American Legion Weekly [Volume 3, No. 25 (June 24, 1921)] . n back the beltat Carson City, Nevada, March 17,1897,when Robert Fitzsimmons, a native ofElston, Cornwall. England, but for yearsa resident of Australia, knocked outJim Corbett with a right hand drive tothe solar plexus. Then one hot June night two yearslater, the championship came home toAmerica again when another youngblacksmith from California namedJames Jeffries flattened Fitzsimmons ineleven rounds. When Jeffries retiredin 1905 (for the first time), a French-Canadian, known professionally asTommy Burns, assumed the title, butsurrendered it to an American of color,Jack Johnson of Galveston, Texas. The belt has remained in the UnitedStates ever since. 00 DOWN Brings youthese 2 shirts Just send $ with the coupon or thesetwo Fibre Silk Shirts. Satisfactionguaranteed or money refunded. 6 Months to Pay Buy the Elmer Richards way. Fivecents a day gives yoa these charge for credit. One price be too late. Send the couponnow with a $ P, O. order or adollar

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