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Palooka of the Pond
He wastes a lot of his strength but he isn't always as much of a dub as the guy at the other end of the line
May
1
1937
LYNN MONTROSS
Palooka of the Pond
LYNN MONTROSS
May
1
1937
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Palooka of the Pond
He wastes a lot of his strength but he isn't always as much of a dub as the guy at the other end of the line
May
1
1937
LYNN MONTROSS
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