JOHNSON WILL "TURK THE OTHER CHEEK."
Jack Johnson, in the course, of a special interview at Paris., stated emphatically that he intended adhering to his decision to retira from the ring. "I am keen on enjoying a quiet life," he explained, ' 'and in future ' " will oibey t'hc Scriptural injunction to give my cheek to him who ■smiteth. me. He who. strikes me on my, right cheek shall have my left to hava a iswing at," the champion addted, "for I am done with the ring for ever."
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Grey River Argus, 21 October 1911, Page 7
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