JOHNSON'S LATEST.
KNOCKS OUT PRISON CHAJttP. VANCOUVER, November 25. At the Leavenporth Penitentiary 2000 prisoners witnessed a curious fistic event when Jack Johnson, who is serving a term there, knocked out Owen, hitherto the prison champion.
Weighing 17st 2Jb, Johnson appeared in good condition, and ringside critics formed the opinion that the former champion -was gtill a formidable fighter.
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Auckland Star, Volume LI, Issue 292, 7 December 1920, Page 5
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