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Jess Willard
A native of Pottawatomie County, Kansas, Jess Willard,"Pottawatomie Giant", became the world heavyweight boxing champion on April 5, 1915, when he defeated defending champion Jack Johnson in a twenty-six round match in Havana, Cuba. Can you find what story "105 Counties, 105 Stories" exhibit picked for Pottawatomie County?
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