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Literary
July 7, 1921
The Hays Free Press
Hays, Ellis County, Kansas
What is this article about?
Patriotic poem by Ignatius I. Murphy praising boxer Jack Dempsey as the world's champion, emphasizing his courage, Celtic heritage, and representation of American pride in an upcoming fight on July 4th.
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JACK DEMPSEY
World's Champion of Fistiana
(Ignatius I. Murphy, Hays, Kansas,
Author of "Behold the Flag.")
A first class fighting man, you rank,
Champion of the world,
Your lion heart, a challenge bold,
Your country's flag unfurled.
Your Celtic blood will tell the tale
On soil where freemen stand,
The breed that counts not odds nor cost,
In air, on sea or land.
The courage of the Fighting Race,
Your sturdy, strong right arm
Shall win anew for Stars and Stripes
And keep our "Jack" from harm.
Your lightning, crashing blows shall bring
The vict'ry on the Fourth,
For U. S. A. spells not defeat,
When chosen ones go forth.
You'll wear the colors that we love,
The old Red, White and Blue,
Though you're breasting worthy foeman,
We're "pulling strong" for you.
So here's a hand, brave battling man,
From far-off, golden West,
And may the eagle loudly scream,
When Dempsey stands the test.
World's Champion of Fistiana
(Ignatius I. Murphy, Hays, Kansas,
Author of "Behold the Flag.")
A first class fighting man, you rank,
Champion of the world,
Your lion heart, a challenge bold,
Your country's flag unfurled.
Your Celtic blood will tell the tale
On soil where freemen stand,
The breed that counts not odds nor cost,
In air, on sea or land.
The courage of the Fighting Race,
Your sturdy, strong right arm
Shall win anew for Stars and Stripes
And keep our "Jack" from harm.
Your lightning, crashing blows shall bring
The vict'ry on the Fourth,
For U. S. A. spells not defeat,
When chosen ones go forth.
You'll wear the colors that we love,
The old Red, White and Blue,
Though you're breasting worthy foeman,
We're "pulling strong" for you.
So here's a hand, brave battling man,
From far-off, golden West,
And may the eagle loudly scream,
When Dempsey stands the test.
What sub-type of article is it?
Poem
What themes does it cover?
Patriotism
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Jack Dempsey
Boxing Champion
Patriotic Poem
Celtic Blood
Stars And Stripes
Fighting Race
Red White Blue
What entities or persons were involved?
Ignatius I. Murphy, Hays, Kansas,
Author Of "Behold The Flag."
Literary Details
Title
Jack Dempsey World's Champion Of Fistiana
Author
Ignatius I. Murphy, Hays, Kansas, Author Of "Behold The Flag."
Subject
Praise For Boxer Jack Dempsey
Key Lines
A First Class Fighting Man, You Rank,
Champion Of The World,
Your Lion Heart, A Challenge Bold,
Your Country's Flag Unfurled.
The Courage Of The Fighting Race,
Your Sturdy, Strong Right Arm
Shall Win Anew For Stars And Stripes
And Keep Our "Jack" From Harm.
You'll Wear The Colors That We Love,
The Old Red, White And Blue,
Though You're Breasting Worthy Foeman,
We're "Pulling Strong" For You.