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John Black
Unknown, 1919, Photograph, Postcard
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John Black
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38534
Title
John Black
Description
A portrait of champion wrestler, John Black.
Caption accompanying photo reads:
SCOTTISH AMATEUR BOXING GYMNASTIC WRESTLING ASSOCIATION
The late JOHN BLACK
(Leith Market Hall)
Formally of LEITH and CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY, U.S.A
CATCH AS CATCH CAN WRESTLING
Champion of Scotland 1911-1912-1923
East of Scotland Champion 1910-1911-1912-1914
British International Champion 1923
Artist / maker
Unknown
Engraver
Unknown
Date
1919
Size
8.9 x 13.6 cm
Type
Photograph
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Postcard
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Leith Miscellany XIII
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