Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 October 1909 — SAILOR FLOORS JOHNSON [ARTICLE]

SAILOR FLOORS JOHNSON

Bout Between Member of Navy and Negro Boxer Is Ended Suddenly. San Francisco, Oct, 12.—1 n round lour of the boxing bout between “Gunboat” Smith, of the United States navy, and John Johnson, colored, tho seaman hit the man whp says he is champion of the world flush on the chin and knocked down the negro. The professional pugilist was so dated when he arose his manager stopped the exhibition.