Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 February 1919 — ROUGH AND TUMBLE YOUNGSTER HAS GOOD CHANCE TO BE CHAMPION OF HEAVYWEIGHTS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

ROUGH AND TUMBLE YOUNGSTER HAS GOOD CHANCE TO BE CHAMPION OF HEAVYWEIGHTS

A heavyweight fighter in the navy who is attracting more than his share of attention is happy Willie Meehan, the only fighter who is given credit for winning a shade decision over Jack Dempsey. He is a big, rough and tumble fighter, and because of his youth and strength many expect him to be a serious contender for the heavy championship. The picture was taken by the Western Newspaper Union- on -Meehan's ship, whieh returned recently from overseas. The sailor with the smile la Meehan. The other is his bunkie, Pete Maloney. ”~

SAILOR WILLIE MEEHAN AND HIS SMILE.