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January 28, 1917
Laredo Weekly Times
Laredo, Webb County, Texas
What is this article about?
Jack Coleman, Chicago wrestler, faces nine opponents in a match at Strand Theater tomorrow evening, aiming to pin each in 15 minutes for a $100 prize to the unpinned challenger; he expresses confidence.
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WRESTLING MATCH AT STRAND
Jack Coleman Will Meet a Number
of Men in Most Contest at Motion
Picture Show Tomorrow Night.
There is much interest manifested
in the wrestling match to be staged
at the Strand Theater tomorrow even-
ing, when Jack Coleman, the Chicago
wrestler, will meet nine men and the
one he fails to pin to the mat in fif-
teen minutes will be awarded a prize
of $100.
Coleman realizes that he has a
huge task on his hands, as he will be
pitted against some men of great
strength and others who are acknowl-
edged as adepts in the art of wrestling.
But self-confidence is an asset with
Coleman that counts and he is con-
fident that he can win from every
man who is pitted against him tomor-
row night.
Jack Coleman Will Meet a Number
of Men in Most Contest at Motion
Picture Show Tomorrow Night.
There is much interest manifested
in the wrestling match to be staged
at the Strand Theater tomorrow even-
ing, when Jack Coleman, the Chicago
wrestler, will meet nine men and the
one he fails to pin to the mat in fif-
teen minutes will be awarded a prize
of $100.
Coleman realizes that he has a
huge task on his hands, as he will be
pitted against some men of great
strength and others who are acknowl-
edged as adepts in the art of wrestling.
But self-confidence is an asset with
Coleman that counts and he is con-
fident that he can win from every
man who is pitted against him tomor-
row night.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Wrestling Match
Jack Coleman
Strand Theater
Challenge
Prize Fight
What entities or persons were involved?
Jack Coleman
Where did it happen?
Strand Theater
Story Details
Key Persons
Jack Coleman
Location
Strand Theater
Event Date
Tomorrow Evening
Story Details
Jack Coleman will wrestle nine men at the Strand Theater, pinning each in fifteen minutes to win; the one he fails to pin wins $100. Coleman is confident despite strong opponents.