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January 19, 1913
The Caucasian
Shreveport, Caddo County, Louisiana
What is this article about?
Bombardier Wells, the famous English heavyweight pugilist, trains with a unique mechanical sparring partner called 'Tin Joey,' made of steel legs, weighted base, and inflated body that rebounds forcefully when punched and cannot be knocked out.
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HAS A TIN SPARRING PARTNER
Unique Device of Bombardier Wells, Pugilist.
In the guise of a mechanical figure Bombardier Wells, the famous English heavyweight pugilist, has the toughest sparring partner in the world.
"Tin Joey" is the name of Wells' training mate, the name being based upon the nature of the figure's makeup.
Its legs are of steel, fixed in an iron saucer, which is heavily weighted. The head and body are inflated, and when punched the object rebounds with terrific force.
It, of course, cannot be "knocked out."
Unique Device of Bombardier Wells, Pugilist.
In the guise of a mechanical figure Bombardier Wells, the famous English heavyweight pugilist, has the toughest sparring partner in the world.
"Tin Joey" is the name of Wells' training mate, the name being based upon the nature of the figure's makeup.
Its legs are of steel, fixed in an iron saucer, which is heavily weighted. The head and body are inflated, and when punched the object rebounds with terrific force.
It, of course, cannot be "knocked out."
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Curiosity
Biography
What keywords are associated?
Bombardier Wells
Tin Joey
Sparring Partner
Pugilist
Mechanical Figure
Training Device
What entities or persons were involved?
Bombardier Wells
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Bombardier Wells
Story Details
Bombardier Wells uses a mechanical figure named 'Tin Joey' as an indestructible sparring partner with steel legs in a weighted base and inflated body that rebounds when hit.