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Story 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.

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.

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