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The Sunday Telegram in Clarksburg, West Virginia

15 Aug 1915

Page 22

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The Sunday Telegram

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Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1915

Page

22

World’s smallest champs spar in Chicago nursery ring

In 1935 Chicago a boxing expert chronicles a slapstick faux bout between baby William and Sylvester Black at their training camp. The piece, framed as a playful fight by rounds, notes the twins weigh 35 pounds combined and feature light taps, milk bottle distractions, and diapered dramatics as Bill knocks Sylvester out in the third round.

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Jess Willard America William Sylvester Black Papa Mama Flournay Street Chicago Bill Sylvester Williard Papa Black Mama Black Syvester Syl Black Byll Mr. Black
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Twins Train Like Boxers in Family Household Fit for Fame

Profiles William and Sylvester Black, infant twin boys trained by their father, Papa Black, and guided by Mama Black as Chief Dietitian, with strict schedules, early exercises, and a boxing ethos. Their routine includes wake times, meals on clock, and daily outdoor activity, while observers note slight differences in reach and stamina.

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William Papa Black Black Sylvester Black William Black Goo Goo Mama Slack Dietitian Jess Willard
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Lost pennies and life musings go circuitous in town

Johnny’s mother gives him two five cent pieces for candy and church offering. A coin slips away into a cellar pit as he walks to services, prompting a childlike reflection on faith. Mrs Tellumwhott contemplates spring fashions, joking about choices between bonnet, furs, and the other purse.

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Mr. Tellitt Johnny Nick
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Omer Apel Bej Dada Kik Gyimp-Dae William Back
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