Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library
Training quarters (Willard in training)
Bellows, George, 1882-1925 · 1916
Willard, the champion, in training. New York City (Bellows) / Jess Willard, the six foot six inch "Pottawattomie Giant," fulfilled his promise as a "white hope" by winning the title of champion from Jack Johnson in Cuba in 1915. He is seen as the figure on the right having his gloves adjusted in "Introducing John L. Sullivan" (M. 27). (Mason)
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