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April 11, 1911
Bismarck Daily Tribune
Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
Jack Leon, Chicago boxer, indicted in Houlton, Maine, on April 11 for manslaughter in the death of Billy Dunning, who died after a knockout in a Presque Island boxing match last November.
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PRIZE FIGHTER TO BE
TRIED FOR MURDER
(By Associated Press.)
Houlton, Maine, April 11. Jack
Leon, Chicago boxer, was indicted on
the charge of manslaughter and engaging in an illegal fight by the grand
jury which reported to the supreme
court today. Leon arrived here last
night and is in readiness for his trial
which will be held soon.
The manslaughter charge is for the
death of Billy Dunning who died 24
hours after being knocked out by Leon
in the fifth round of a boxing match at
Presque Island last November.
TRIED FOR MURDER
(By Associated Press.)
Houlton, Maine, April 11. Jack
Leon, Chicago boxer, was indicted on
the charge of manslaughter and engaging in an illegal fight by the grand
jury which reported to the supreme
court today. Leon arrived here last
night and is in readiness for his trial
which will be held soon.
The manslaughter charge is for the
death of Billy Dunning who died 24
hours after being knocked out by Leon
in the fifth round of a boxing match at
Presque Island last November.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Prize Fighter
Manslaughter
Boxing Match
Indictment
Illegal Fight
What entities or persons were involved?
Jack Leon
Billy Dunning
Where did it happen?
Houlton, Maine; Presque Island
Story Details
Key Persons
Jack Leon
Billy Dunning
Location
Houlton, Maine; Presque Island
Event Date
April 11; Last November
Story Details
Jack Leon, a Chicago boxer, was indicted for manslaughter and engaging in an illegal fight after Billy Dunning died 24 hours following a knockout in the fifth round of their boxing match.