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Boxing fragment reports Sylvester Black knockouts in mid rounds
Fragmentary Chicago boxing note describes Sylvester Black defeating an opponent in the third round at a residence camp. The report, laden with garbled lines, references Jens Willard, Annie, and the Black family, with chaotic play by play and crowd reaction.
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Jens Wilard
Winnde
India
A. Dy
America
Annie
Pious
William
Sylvesine Black
Riven Papa
Mama Black
Whlapert
Wack
Mowbray Street
Chicago
Sylvester
Willand
Papa Baek Jind
Sylventer
Klasra
Syventer
Thor
Mort
Dad
Lil
Clint Arainen Vlaeb
Alstris
Riva Onaris
Sway Sall
Pine Fmlomues
Sean Weglinmlage
Hedy Cine Tye
Ronnie
Telit