Johnson Wins Heavyweight Title Beating Burns in Australia
In 1908 Jack Johnson defeated Tommy Burns in a brutally one sided bout before a huge Australian crowd. Johnson’s victory made him the first Black heavyweight champion, with Burns overwhelmed by Johnson’s reach speed and power. Police halted the match after Burns was staggered.
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Australia
Jack Johnson
Tommy Burns
Sidney Police
Johnson
Sullivan
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Burns
Jack Mullins
Boerenholz
Bill Lang
Sam Fitzpatrick
Pat O'Keefe
Kid Keating
Billy Donnell
Burke
Russell
John
Police Gazette
Ringsider
Tommy
Jonhson
McIntosh
Rematch saga ends with Burns profits and Johnson’s victory claim
The 1930s heavyweight legacy unfolds as Johnson defeats Burns in a controversial title bout and secures $30,000 of the $35,000 purse despite Burns’ dominance. Johnson’s career spans 16 more years before losing to Willard in 1915, while Burns retires after a few more fights and dies in 1955.
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Burns
Johnson
America
England
Australia
Shot
Jess’ Willard
Havana
Raleigh
N.C
Noah Brusso
Broiler Growers
Indian River Cross
Arbor Acre
Tweddle Chick Hatcheries Ltd
Fergus Ontario
Norman Westfall Wins All-American Soap Box Derby
Norman Westfall of Rochester New York overcame wheel and nose repairs, weight problems, and dieting to win the all American Soap Box Derby at Akron Derby Downs. He edged G Landon Flake of Daytona Beach Florida by two feet with David Ford of Long Beach California finishing third as top GM sponsors watched.
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Norman Westfall
Rochester
N.Y
Akron
Derby Downs
Eastman Kodak Company
Robert Westfall
Janet
Norman
G. Landon Flake
Daytona Beach
Fla
Landon
David Ford
Long Beach
Calif
General Motors ‘Corporation
LOXOS SEAL REPAIR AND HOME BUSINESS OFFERS
LOXOS SEAL repairs rubber and leather with a guarantee or refund. Advertises a $1 sample set and home business opportunities selling exclusive houseware items with high profit potential. Includes supplier addresses in Toronto Montreal and Hamilton plus poultry hatchery offers from Ontario sources.
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Pomeroy
Nevile Park
Toronto
Murray
St. Lawrence
Montreal
Norman Triumph Sparks Celebration After Setback
The Westfall family celebrates Norman’s win with a large rose bouquet from GM’s Chevrolet division after a dramatic track reception. The press notes Norman’s resilience despite initial doubts and a crowd of speculators.
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Ford
Champ
Norman
Westfall
Chevrolet
Christian Science Monitor
New Mail-Order House Bow-Nit Mills Opens for Veterans Families
Bow-Nit Mills announces a new mail order house aimed at veterans Civil Service and railway families offering domestic goods at low prices. The firm handles its own distribution including imports and claims to cut intermediary costs for savings. A full catalogue will follow. write Bow-Nit Mills at the address in the FEATED advertisement.
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Bow-Nit Mills
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